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° 55.531′ N, 87° 38.483′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is at the intersection of West Fullerton Parkway and Cleveland Street on West Fullerton Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 457 West Fullerton Parkway, 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, it finds itself in what

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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: George Estes (a few steps from this marker); Arlington-Deming (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reebie Storage Warehouse (about 500 feet away); Theurer/Wrigley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Arlington-Deming (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mid-North District (approx. ¼ mile away); Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. ¼ mile away); Richard Fassl (approx. ¼ mile 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. The Commission on Chicago

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 11, 2025

2. Mid-North Marker

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 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.