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

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Alfred Caldwell, landscape architect

— 1936-38 —

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

1. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Marker

Inscription. One of the most important historic landscapes in Chicago, this “hidden garden” in Lincoln Park was designed by note landscape architect Alfred Caldwell in the Prairie style. Inspired by his mentor Jens Jensen and the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Caldwell poetically interpreted the Midwestern landscape through the use of native plants, stratified stonework, and a natural-looking “prairie river,” with a waterfall that symbolizes it source.

Erected 2002 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission, and the Jens Jensen series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1943.

Location. 41° 55.534′ N, 87° 38.06′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker is at the intersection of West Fullerton Parkway and North Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Fullerton Parkway. This marker is located at the northern entrance of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. A different marker also named Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lion House, Lincoln Park Zoo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mid-North District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.3 miles away); László Moholy-Nagy (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Rites of Spring” (approx. 0.4 miles away); Landmark Landings (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . .
1. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Alfred Caldwell - Widipedia. (Submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Additional keywords. prairie style, works progress adminstration (WPA)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

2. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Marker

The marker is on the boulder on the left.

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

3. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.