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River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Loop da Loop, 2018

John Adduci

— City of Chicago Public Art Collection —

 
 
<i>Loop da Loop</i>, 2018 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 25, 2026
1. Loop da Loop, 2018 Marker
Inscription. Since 2018 this sculpture haş been on view at State and Lake. To facilitate the construction of the new CTA State Lake Station it has been relocated here.
 
Erected 2026 by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicRailroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2018.
 
Location. 41° 53.359′ N, 87° 37.953′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. It is at the intersection of North La Salle Drive and West Kenzie Street, in the median on North La Salle Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60654, 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: 25,000th Convenience Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Reid, Murdoch & Company Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); James C. "Jim" Tyree (about 600 feet away); LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse (about 600 feet away); Courthouse Plaza (about 700 feet away); The Eastland Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Hubbard’s Folly” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago Varnish Company Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
 
Regarding Loop da Loop, 2018.
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The 130–year—old State/Lake station on Chicago’s Loop L track closed at the start of 2026 and was demolished shortly after. It will be replaced by a new, modern station expected to open in 2029.
 
Also see . . .  Artist John Adduci official site. (Submitted on March 25, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
 
<i>Loop da Loop</i> image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 25, 2026
2. Loop da Loop
<i>Loop da Loop</i> on La Salle Dr. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 25, 2026
3. Loop da Loop on La Salle Dr.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
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Jun. 4, 2026