Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Giles-Calumet

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026

1. Giles-Calumet Marker

Inscription. The District's five groups of masonry row houses, built between 1886 and 1892, are designed in architectural styles ranging from Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque, and Classical Revival to the unusual Flemish Revival style. The house at 3800 S. Calumet was built by attorney and politician Louis B. Anderson, the second African American alderman elected to the Chicago City Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 41° 49.541′ N, 87° 37.133′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is on East 39th Street east of South Giles Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 East 39th Street, Chicago IL 60653, 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 Giles-Calumet (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Giles-Calumet (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Giles-Calumet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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a different marker also named Giles-Calumet (about 600 feet away); Wendell Phillips High School (about 600 feet away); Richard Wright (about 700 feet away); The Ida B. Wells Homes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ida B. Wells-Barnett (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 historical marker from Chicago's Commission on Chicago Landmarks, it features an identical front and back and includes a map of the historic district. Four other identical markers can be found in this small landmark district. Based on archived photos from Google Street View, these markers were added sometime in the 2010s.

Regarding Giles-Calumet. This small district includes parts of three city blocks within Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. It was designated a landmark in 2009.

Also see . . . Giles-Calumet: Chicago Landmark Designation Report. (Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Giles-Calumet Marker, east-facing view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026

2. Giles-Calumet Marker, east-facing view

This Giles-Calumet Marker is on the left side, behind the pick-up truck. Another one is in the distance at the intersection with a stop sign.

Giles-Calumet Marker, west-facing view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026

3. Giles-Calumet Marker, west-facing view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.