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

Mid-North

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 11, 2025

1. Mid-North Marker

Inscription. These streets feature a cross-section of architectural styles and building types from the late-19th century, including pre-Fire of 1871 wood cottages, Italianate style rowhouses, and masonry residences designed in the Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque styles.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 41° 55.206′ N, 87° 38.323′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is at the intersection of West Dickens Street and North Sedgwick Street, on the right when traveling west on West Dickens Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 357 West Dickens Street, 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 World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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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: A different marker also named Mid-North (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Policeman Bellinger's Cottage (about 400 feet away); Lazerus Averbuch (about 500 feet away); R.J. Grunts (about 600 feet away); Lawrence S. Adler (about 600 feet away); Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mid-North District (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. As is typical for this style of marker from Chicago’s landmarks commission, both sides of the sign have identical text, including a map of the historic district.

At least two duplicates of this marker can be found in the neighborhood, including one a half-block north. Additionally, a traditional square Chicago Landmark plaque can be found about a block and a half north.

Also see . . . Mid-North District.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 11, 2025

2. Mid-North Marker

The marker is on a lamppost next to the entrance at 357 W. Dickens.

The Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks (the current name for the commission excludes "Historical and Architectural") produced this 1974 report about the Mid-North District. (Submitted on December 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 11, 2025

3. Mid-North Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.