Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wacker Drive
August 28, 2021
1. Wacker Drive Marker
South Water Street 1924
Wacker Drive
Begun 1924 Completed 1926
Built by the
City of Chicago
Wm. E. Dever
Mayor
Francis X. Busch
Corporation Counsel
Board of Local Improvement
John J. Sloan
President
Charles H. Wacker
Chairman
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 41° 53.15′ N, 87° 38.223′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. Marker is at the intersection of West Wacker Drive and West
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
2. Detail from the Wacker Drive Motiff
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Post Office (here, next to this marker); Lincoln's Nomination Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Sauganash Hotel - Chicago - 1831 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sauganash Hotel/Wigwam (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake-Franklin Group (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trustees System Service Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago & North Western Railway Powerhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Block (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
3. Detail from the Wacker Drive Motiff
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
4. Wacker Drive Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
5. Wacker Drive Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2021. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
