Garfield Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Garfield Park Fieldhouse
Michaelsen & Rognstad, architects; 1928
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 12, 2026
1. Garfield Park Fieldhouse Marker
Designated on November 18, 2009
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 41° 52.964′ N, 87° 42.948′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Garfield Park. It is on North Central Park Avenue 0.1 miles south of West Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. The marker is to
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Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s West Side. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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 Garfield Park Fieldhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Talking Tree Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Habitats: Home for Wildlife (within shouting distance of this marker); Garfield Park Natural Area (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Garfield Park Natural Area (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Talking Tree Project (about 400 feet away); a different
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 12, 2026
2. Garfield Park Fieldhouse
More about this marker. Although the building was designated a landmark in 2009, this historical marker was not added until 2025 or 2026. Another marker by the Chicago Park District, near Central Park Avenue, also shares a history of this building.
Also see . . .
1. Garfield (James) Park. A history of the park from the Chicago Park District
Excerpt: "In 1928, the West Park Commission constructed the "Gold Dome Building" in Garfield Park to provide a new administrative headquarters for the West Park Commission. Architects, Michaelsen and Rognstad, designed the structure. This firm designed other notable park buildings including the Humboldt, Douglas, and LaFolette Park Fieldhouses. With the Park Consolidation Act in 1934, Garfield Park became part of the Chicago Park District, when the City's 22 independent park commissions merged into a single citywide agency. At that time, due to the Park District consolidation the administrative offices were no longer needed and(Submitted on October 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)the "Gold Dome" building became Garfield Park's fieldhouse."Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 25, 20243. Garfield Park Fieldhouse
2. Michaelsen & Rognstad: Architects of Fanciful Jazz Age Buildings. From Julia Bachrach Consulting. (Submitted on October 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 25, 2024
4. Garfield Park Fieldhouse interior
The lobby beneath the rotunda features marble panels designed by Richard W. Bock.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 25, 2024
5. Garfield Park Fieldhouse "Gold Dome" and sculptures
The front of the building includes a sculpture of Robert Cavalier de LaSalle, the 17th century French explorer who traveled through the Midwest.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
