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

Victor F. Lawson House YMCA

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 25, 2024

1. Victor F. Lawson House YMCA Marker

Inscription. The State of Illinois and the National Park Service, United States Department of Interior announce the listing of Victor F. Lawson House YMCA in the National Register of Historic Places

Erected 2017.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.

Location. 41° 53.817′ N, 87° 37.779′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. It is on Dearborn Street near Chicago Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 North Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 60610, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: (Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arts of Life (about 500 feet away); Bush Temple of Music (about 600 feet away); Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (about 600 feet away); Hotel St. Benedict Flats (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . .
1. National Register of Historic Places registration: Lawson House YMCA. (Submitted on December 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Landmarks Illinois: Historic Lawson House, Chicago. The Illinois preservation organization gave this building an award for its preservation efforts in 2024 after it was converted into affordable apartments. (Submitted on December 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 25, 2024

2. Victor F. Lawson House YMCA Marker

The marker is to the right of the door.

Victor F. Lawson House YMCA image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 25, 2024

3. Victor F. Lawson House YMCA

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.