Streeterville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Great World War
1917 – 1918
Erected by Harold A. Taylor Post, No. 47, American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 41° 53.821′ N, 87° 37.465′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. Marker is at the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and East Chicago Avenue on North Michigan Avenue. This marker is located in a garden to the south of the Chicago Water Tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. DeWitt Clinton Cregier (a few steps from this marker); Old Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); Chicago Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); The Water Tower & Great Chicago Fire (a few steps from this marker); Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects (within shouting distance of this marker); Eli M. Schulman Playground (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel St. Benedict Flats (about 600 feet away); Allerton Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Additional keywords. Veteran Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.