Wicker Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wicker Park
Chicago Landmark District
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 7, 2026
1. Wicker Park Marker (east-facing side)
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 41° 54.497′ N, 87° 40.796′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Wicker Park. It is at the intersection of North Hoyne Avenue and Le Moyne Street, on the left when traveling north on North Hoyne Avenue. The marker is on the street corner in front of Wicker Park Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago IL 60622, 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: A different marker also named Wicker Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Model 1912 4.7 Inch Howitzer (about 600 feet away); Charles Gustavus Wicker (about 800 feet away); Ignacy Jan Paderewski (18601941)
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More about this marker. As is typical for this style of marker issued by the city's landmark commission, the marker features a map of the historic district, and has identical text on both sides. This is one of at least four identical markers that can be found in the Wicker Park neighborhood, which is about four miles northwest of Chicago's Loop.
The east-facing side of this sign has faded a bit, and includes some sticker residue. The text on the west-facing side is also blocked by a few stickers.
Also see . . .
1. History of Wicker Park Lutheran Church. The church is at the same corner as this historical marker.
Excerpt: "Wicker Park Lutheran Church (WPLC) was founded on August 25, 1879 as an English speaking Lutheran church by German and Scandinavian businessmen and professionals who lived(Submitted on May 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)in Wicker Park. The founders purchased an unused and unfinished gothic framed church building on the corner of Hoyne Avenue and LeMoyne Street in what was then a rural area. By the turn of the century, the congregation had outgrown the original building and was surrounded by large residences. With great vision, it erected the current structure on the same site in 1906. It boasts a basilica design, with double colonnades and an apse, a style used in ancient Rome for courts of law or places of public assembly. It is characterized by the use of the round arch and vaulted ceiling, differing from the Gothic style which made use of a pointed arch. The two towers are based on those of Abbey of Sainte-Trinitι (the Holy Trinity), also known as Abbaye aux Dames, in Caen, France, which was built in the 11th century."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 7, 20262. Wicker Park Marker (west-facing side)
2. Wicker Park District. From the Commission on Chicago Landmarks website. (Submitted on May 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 7, 2026
3. Wicker Park Marker in front of Wicker Park Lutheran Church
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 7, 2026
4. Wicker Park Marker facing southeast
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
