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

Juvenile Court of Cook County Building

Huehl + Schmid, Architects

Photographed By Bernard Fisher

1. Juvenile Court of Cook County Building Marker

Inscription. The first Juvenile Court in the world was established in Chicago in 1899. From 1907 to 1921 it was housed in this building located across the street from Hull-House. The structure was the first to combine a juvenile court woth a detention home for dependent and delinquent children.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 41° 52.29′ N, 87° 38.837′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Little Italy. Marker can be reached from South Halsted Street south of West Polk Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 S Halsted St, Chicago IL 60607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jane Addams' Hull-House and Dining Hall (a few steps from this marker); Jane Addams' Hull House (a few steps from this marker); Paul Muni (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of the Origin of the Chicago Fire of 1871 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maxwell Street (approx. half a mile away); Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. half a mile away); St. Patrick's Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Charles R. Walgreen Sr. (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 3, 2019

2. Juvenile Court of Cook County Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.