Addison in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary

1864-1913

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 26, 2011

1. Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary Marker

Inscription. This monument, made from window sills and steps from the seminary, was erected in 1974 by grateful alumni. The seminary was relocated in 1913 to River Forest, Illinois, and is now named Concordia College.

Matt 28:19 – Go ye and teach all nations Acts: 16:31 – Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ Plaque Presented in 1982 by the Daughters of an 1889 alumnus

Erected 1982 by Plaque Presented in 1982 by the Daughters of an 1889 alumnus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 41° 55.982′ N, 87° 59.506′ W. Marker is in Addison, Illinois, in DuPage County. Marker is on West Lake Street. The marker is next to the Addison Village Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Lake Street, Addison IL 60101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Gazebos of Addison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kinderheim Arch (about 300 feet away); Site of St. Paul Lutheran School (about 600 feet away); Army Trail Road (about 800 feet away); Veterans Circle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Mill (approx.

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one mile away); Dr. L.R. Cortesi (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Great Western Trail (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Addison.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 26, 2011

2. Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary Marker

Text above the marker: In Memory of our Alma Mater 1864 – 1921 Erected by Grateful Alumni

Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 26, 2011

3. Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary Monument

Back of the Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 26, 2011

4. Back of the Site of Lutheran Teacher’s Seminary Monument

Text: EV. L. SEMINAR 1864

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 783 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.