Elgin in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lord Memorial Museum

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 17, 2026

1. Lord Memorial Museum Marker

Inscription. Designed by D.E. Postle in the neo-classic style, the museum was bulit in 1907. Its two additional wings have never been realized. The museum was the final gift of George P. and Mary E. Lord to the people of Elgin. Designated a local landmark in 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 42° 2.548′ N, 88° 15.733′ W. Marker is in Elgin, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Grand Boulevard 0.2 miles east of Franklin Boulevard. The marker is left of the entrance for the Elgin Public Museum, near the west entrance into Lords Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Grand Boulevard, Elgin IL 60120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also 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

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the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Elgin Public Museum (here, next to this marker); Sigi Psimenos (within shouting distance of this marker); Channing Memorial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old Cemetery 1845-1945 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Memorial Tribute to Elgin Academy's Patriotic Sons Who Served in the Great Civil War, 1861-1865 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Elgin Academy Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Elgin National Watch Company Factory Bell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Main (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elgin.

Regarding Lord Memorial Museum. George Lord was mayor of Elgin in 1879-1880, and also served as president of the school board.

Also see . . . Namesakes for Elgin’s Lords Park honored with new portraits at pavilion. From the Elgin Courier-News.

Excerpt: "Mary Carpenter Lord became Kane County’s wealthiest woman when her first husband, Carpentersville founder Julius Angelo Carpenter, died. She added to her community standing when she married
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 17, 2026

2. Lord Memorial Museum Marker
The marker is left of the door.
George Lord, a business manager at the Elgin Watch Co. who would be elected mayor of Elgin and became president of Elgin First National Bank."

(Submitted on May 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Elgin Public Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 17, 2026

3. Elgin Public Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.