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

Great World War

1917 – 1918

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

1. Great World War Marker

Inscription. In Memoriam Erected by the Harold A. Taylor Post No. 47 American Legion In honor and grateful recognition of the gallant and meritorious services of the soldiers, sailors, and marines of the North Central District who sacrificed their lives in the Great World War 1917 – 1918

Erected by Harold A. Taylor Post, No. 47, American Legion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 41° 53.821′ N, 87° 37.465′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. It is at the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and East Chicago Avenue on North Michigan Avenue. This marker is located in a garden to the south of the Chicago Water Tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, 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: DeWitt Clinton Cregier (a few steps from this marker); Old Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); Chicago Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); The Water Tower & Great Chicago Fire (a few steps from this marker); Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Magnificent Mile-Midosuji Boulevard Sister Street Agreement (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial to Dentists Killed in the World Wars (about 400 feet away); Engine Company 98 Firehouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Additional keywords. Veteran Memorial

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

2. Great World War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.