The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The 19th Amendment
Votes for Women
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 17, 2025
1. The 19th Amendment Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 1920.
Location. 41° 52.417′ N, 87° 37.545′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on South Wabash Avenue north of Balbo Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is painted to the south side of 623 S. Wabash, a building owned by Columbia College Chicago. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 South Wabash Ave, Chicago IL 60605, 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: Brunswick Corporation Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); ... I'm Speaking. (a few steps from this marker); Merle Reskin Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackstone Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Diosa (Jasmina Cazucu) (about 600 feet away); Auditorium Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Auditorium Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
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Excerpt: "On May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives passed the amendment, and 2 weeks later, the Senate followed. When Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment on August 18, 1920, the amendment passed its final hurdle of obtaining the agreement of three-fourths of the states. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the ratification on August 26, 1920, changing the face of the American electorate forever."(Submitted on June 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 17, 2025
2. The 19th Amendment and Kamala Harris murals
The mural is on the side of 623 S. Wabash.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 14, 2025
3. Columbia College building at former Brunswick HQ
The marker is painted on the south (right in this photo) side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on April 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
