The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Washington Block
Frederick and Edward Baumann architects
— 1873-74 —
Erected 1997 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 41° 52.986′ N, 87° 38.034′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of North Wells Street and Washington on North Wells Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 N Wells St, Chicago IL 60606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freeform (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Church Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Augustus Garrett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civic Opera Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake-Franklin Group (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trustees System Service Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daley Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eternal Flame Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
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