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

Park Pavilion

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 8, 2025

1. Park Pavilion Marker

Inscription. Ornamented with images of turtles, frogs and fish, this building originally opened in 1923 as Chicago's first aquarium.

In 1937, after the opening of the John G. Shedd Aquarium, the facility was converted into the zoo's Reptile House and in 1998 was transformed once again.

Today Park Pavilion provides visitors a year-round restaurant, seasonal dining terrace, and an education program area at the lower level.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 41° 55.264′ N, 87° 37.993′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It can be reached from Stockton Drive near Webster Avenue. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of the pavilion's north entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, 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

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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: Lion House, Lincoln Park Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Grey Seal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Grey Seal (about 400 feet away); Eadie Levy's Landmark Café (about 400 feet away); Snowy Owl (about 400 feet away); Planned for Plants (about 500 feet away); Père David's Deer (about 500 feet away); Japanese Macaque (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Lincoln Park Zoo official site. (Submitted on March 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 8, 2025

2. Park Pavilion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.