Chinatown in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Nine Dragon Wall in Chicago's Chinatown
芝加哥华埠九龙壁
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 25, 2025
1. The Nine Dragon Wall in Chicago's Chinatown Marker
中對現實三鹿古代琉璃九龍壁。先授建在山西大同和北京。九龍壁源於中國古代建築的照壁
中國古代人落落,九是至極之数;龍是萬物之全,生命之源。華夏子孫自稱是龍的傳人, 視龍為中華民族精神的 視龍為中華民族精神的。
芝加哥南無埠九龍壁脫胎於北京北海公園九龍壁。九龍壁宏偉美觀,堪稱中國傳統建築的佳作。壁上九條蛟龍飛 雞阿騰,其迷失下急的氣整,正是天下炎黃子孫奮發自強艱苦創業精神的寫照。
公元2003年9月9日芝城華商會建立
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There are three existing ancient Nine Dragon Walls in China. They are located in Datong, Shanxi Province and Beijing. The Nine Dragon Walls are originated from Screen Walls in ancient Chinese architecture.
Ancient Chinese believed 9 to be the most prestigious number and dragon the soul of all things of creation. The Chinese people consider Dragon as the emblem of Chinese national spirit. Ancient Chinese emperors were even self-acclaimed as reincarnation of dragons. The emperors of Ming and Qing dynasty built the Nine Dragon Walls to show off the supremacy of the imperial power.
The Chicago Chinatowns Nine Dragon Wall is the resemblance of the one in Beihai Park in Beijing. The magnificent Nine Dragon Wall is an excellent piece of traditional Chinese architecture. The nine bustling dragons vividly portray the self-striving character of the Chinese all over the world.
The Nine Dragon Wall was established by the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce on Sep. 9, 2003.
Erected by Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 2003.
Location. 41° 51.183′ N, 87° 37.886′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Chinatown.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 25, 2025
2. Nine Dragon Wall
The Cermak-Chinatown CTA Red Line station can be seen on the right.
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: Hilliard Towers Apartments (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confucius (about 800 feet away); Chinese American Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hilliard Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ping Tom Memorial Park (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Hilliard Apartments (approx. Ό mile away); White Castle #16 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ping Tom (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Nine Dragon Wall in Chicagos Chinatown (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The marker replaced a different marker that was erected in 2003 and had nearly, if not completely, identical text. Based on Google Maps Street View, it appears the original may have been damaged around 2018, with a new metallic sign erected sometime in 2019. The wall itself suffered spray-paint graffiti damage in 2020, but it was fully restored
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 25, 2025
3. Nine Dragon Wall rear view
The back of the wall can be seen in this photo from the CTA station next door. Beyond the wall is the Chinatown entrance gate over Wentworth Avenue, and behind that the two towers of the Pui Tak Center, a Chicago Landmark building.
Also see . . . Wikipedia: Nine-Dragon Wall. (Submitted on February 25, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
