Lakeview in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Newport Avenue

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. Newport Avenue Marker

Inscription. This distinctive and highly intact ensemble of buildings exemplifies the high-quality working-class residential architecture constructed in Chicago's neighborhoods during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as the city expanded outward into once-suburban areas like the town of Lake View, which was annexed by Chicago in 1889.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 41° 56.673′ N, 87° 38.983′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lakeview. It is on Newport Avenue west of Halsted Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is affixed to a lamppost on the left side of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 808 West Newport Avenue, Chicago IL 60657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Legacy of Matthew Shepard (within shouting distance of this marker); Pauli Murray (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonewall (within shouting distance of this marker); Harvey Milk (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy Strayhorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Vito Russo (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Kameny

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. Leonard Matlovich (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Other markers no longer nearby. Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. As is typical for this style of Chicago Landmark District marker, the front and back have identical text and a map of the historic district. A duplicate of this marker can be found on the west end of the street.

Also see . . . Encyclopedia of Chicago: Lake View. A look at the history of the Lakeview neighborhood, which was annexed into the city in 1889. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. Newport Avenue Marker

Halsted Street is in the background.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

3. Newport Avenue Marker

The east-facing view shows Newport Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.