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Historical Markers and War Memorials on Chicago’s South Side

 
By Sean P. Flynn, January 9, 2025
Veterans Memorial (north-facing side)
1 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Archer Heights — Veterans Memorial —
On Archer Avenue west of Tripp Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
To those of this community who gave their lives to preserve us a free nation — — Map (db m264454) WM
2 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Archer Heights — Veterans Memorial Wall —
On Archer Avenue near Tripp Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to all who served — — Map (db m264453) WM
3 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Armour Square — Ted Lyons — 16 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
• Pitcher / Manager • White Sox (1923-46) • Sox all-time leader in wins (260) • Led AL in wins in 1925 (21) and 1927 (22), and ERA in 1942 (2.10) • Managed White Sox from 1946-48 • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1955 No. Retired: . . . — — Map (db m307639) HM
4 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Back of the Yards — Leslie F. Orear —
On West Exchange Avenue east of South Peoria Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of Leslie F. Orear (1911-2014), co-founder and first president of the Illinois Labor History Society (1969-2005). Les walked through this gate along with thousands of stockyard workers. He helped to secure their rights through . . . — — Map (db m244161) HM
5 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Back of the Yards — The Fallen 21 —
On West Exchange Avenue east of South Peoria Street, on the left when traveling east.
On the cold Chicago morning of Thursday, December 22, 1910, the night watchman of the Morris & Co. meatpacking company discovered heavy black smoke billowing from Beef Plant #7, located at 44th Street and Loomis Street. The watchman pulled the . . . — — Map (db m254891) HM
6 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Back of the Yards — Union Stock Yard — Chicago — Est. 1865 —
On West Exchange Avenue east of South Peoria Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Union Stock Yard and Transit Company, Chicago's legendary livestock market and slaughterhouse, opened at this site on Christmas Day, 1865. Here, 320 acres of swampland lying between Pershing Avenue, Halsted Street, 47th Street, and Ashland . . . — — Map (db m244189) HM
7 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Back of the Yards — Union Stock Yard Gate — Burnham and Root, architects; Yard open: 1865-1971 — Chicago Landmark —
On West Exchange Avenue east of Peoria Street, on the left when traveling west.
At one time sprawling over 475 acres, the Union Stock Yard thrived for more than a century, then closed entirely. This rugged gate, erected in 1875, survives as one of the few visual reminders of Chicago's past supremacy in the livestock and . . . — — Map (db m244150) HM
8 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Building Dan Ryan Woods — The Civilian Conservation Corps in the Forest Preserves —
Near West 87th Street at South Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) of the 1930s "changed land and lives forever." The CCC completed construction projects across the country, including many of the Forest Preserves' earliest picnic shelters, bridges and flood control structures. . . . — — Map (db m304279) HM
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9 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Dan Ryan Woods — Welcome! —
On West 87th Street at South Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 87th Street.
Loop Trail Get your daily dose of exercise and fresh air on the one-mile paved loop trail. Pavilion Book your next event at the historic pavilion. Constructed in the 1930s as a warming pavilion for winter sports, it now features . . . — — Map (db m304301) HM
10 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Gold Star Mothers World War I Memorial — Soldiers • Sailors • Marines —
Near West 87th Street at South Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated by the Gold Star Mothers 1914 ★ 1918 In loving memory of our sons who gave their lives in the World War. It is the grateful privilege of posterity to honor the nation's heroic dead "Greater love hath no man than . . . — — Map (db m304247) WM
11 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Nature & Restoration — A Place Where Plants & Animals Thrive —
On West 87th Street near South Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Thousands of plants and animals—including over 100 threatened and endangered species—depend on the natural areas in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. This vast system of protected land exists due to the hard work of determined individuals . . . — — Map (db m304304) HM
12 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Surrounded by Water —
On West 87th Street at Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 87th Street.
You're standing on some the highest land in Chicago. This was once the tip of an island in ancient Lake Chicago. Look carefully at the map—you'll see the shoreline of Lake Michigan today. Standing in this spot 14,000 years ago, you would have been . . . — — Map (db m304288) HM
13 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Upwood-Morgan Home —
On South Pleasant Avenue 0.1 miles north of 93rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this site stood the home of Thomas Morgan, father of the Morgan for whom Morgan Park was named. The present house includes in its walls boulders from the old sheepcote of the original farm.
Erected by Chicago's Charter Jubilee . . . — — Map (db m248799) HM
14 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — Walden Station — 1890 — Chicago Landmark —
On 99th Street at South Walden Parkway, on the right when traveling east on 99th Street.
This is a rare surviving example of a nineteenth-century commuter railroad station in Chicago, one of six in a landmark district stretching from 91st to 115th streets. Stations such as these helped promote the development of many of the city's, . . . — — Map (db m248805) HM
15 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Beverly — William and Jessie Adams House — Frank Lloyd Wright, architect; 1901 — Chicago Landmark —
On South Pleasant Avenue south of 93rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
This building represents an important period of experimentation in the career of one of the world's best-known architects. Its horizontal massing, broad porch, and decorative treatment prefigure Wright's later work, demonstrating the evolving form . . . — — Map (db m248804) HM
16 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Andrew "Rube" Foster — Baseball player and owner (1879-1930) — Chicago Tribute —
On Pershing Road (39th Street) at Wentworth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pershing Road (39th Street).
Andrew “Rube” Foster dominated the Negro leagues as a pitcher, manager, owner and league organizer. His professional career began at age 18, pitching for New York’s Cuban X-Giants. He won four games in the 1903 “Colored Championship of the World.” . . . — — Map (db m235191) HM
17 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Billy Pierce — 19 —
Near 35th Street at Shields Avenue.
• Pitcher • White Sox (1949-61) • Started three All-Star games • Led AL in strikeouts in 1953 (186), ERA in 1955 (1.97) and wins in 1957 (20) • Seven-time All-Star • Most victories by a Sox left-hander (186)
No. . . . — — Map (db m235433) HM
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18 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Billy Pierce —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m307642) HM
19 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Bridgeport and the Development of Chicago's Infrastructure — The Story of a Neighborhood —
On South Halsted Street north of West 34th Street when traveling north.
Inspired by the vast, untouched prairies Long before Bridgeport looked the way it does now, Native Americans walked the area trails formed by the large, migrating herds of bison that made pathways through the oceans of tall-grass prairies and . . . — — Map (db m244240) HM
20 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Canal Origins Park
Near Ashland Avenue 0.3 miles north of Archer Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
[Panel 1:] Welcome Origins Welcome to the place where water connections transformed Chicago from a tiny trading post into a national crossroads. The Illinois and Michigan Canal began here, and so does Chicago’s story. Water . . . — — Map (db m257619) HM
21 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Carlton Ernest Fisk — "The Commander"; "Pudge" —
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 2000 Batted .269 with 376 Home Runs and 1,330 RBI over 24 Seasons 11-Time All-Star, 1972-74, 1976-78, 1980-82, 1985, 1991 Uniform No. 72 Retired, 1997 Member of the White Sox Team of the Century, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m248534) HM
22 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Carlton Fisk — 72 —
Near 35th Street at Shields Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m235446) HM
23 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Carlton Fisk — 72 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
• Catcher • White Sox (1981-93) • Ranks fourth in club history in home runs (214) • Ranks second in MLB for games caught (2,226) • 351 career home runs (2nd most by a catcher) • 11-time All-Star • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2000 . . . — — Map (db m307485) HM
24 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Charles A. Comiskey — "The Old Roman" — 1859-1931 —
On 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Highly Regarded Civic Figure, Philanthropist and Sportsman Player and Manager Founder of the Chicago White Sox, 1900 Co-founder of the American League, 1901 Builder of Comiskey Park, 1910 American League Champions, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919 . . . — — Map (db m248553) HM
25 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Comiskey Park Home Plate —
On South Shields Avenue east of West 35th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Comiskey Park 1910-1990 Home plate — — Map (db m248307) HM
26 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Comiskey Park Project Labor Agreement —
On 35th Street near Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This magnificent ball park was built all union under an historic project labor agreement and stands in tribute to the vision and unprecedented cooperation of those who crafted the agreement and to the many tradesmen and tradeswomen whose skill . . . — — Map (db m235429) HM
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27 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Florian S. Jacolik Park —
On Eleanor Street at Short Street, on the left when traveling west on Eleanor Street.
In Memory of P.V.T Florian S. U.S. Army Born April 6, 1924 Killed In Action: France: August 15, 1944 — — Map (db m257612) WM
28 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Frank Thomas — 35 —
Near 35th Street at Shields Avenue.
• Designated Hitter/First Baseman • White Sox (1990-2005) • American League MVP in 1993 and 1994 • Five-Time All-Star • Led the AL with a .347 average in 1997 • Ranks first in White Sox history in home runs (448) doubles . . . — — Map (db m235435) HM
29 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Frank Thomas — "The Big Hurt" —
Near West 35th street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Uniform No. 35 Retired, 2010 Two-Time American League Most Valuable Player, 1993-94 Five-Time American League All-Star, 1993-97 Four-Time American League Silver Slugger Winner, 1991-94, 2000 Member of White Sox Team of the Century, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m248373) HM
30 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Frank Thomas — 35 —
On West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
• First Baseman / Designated Hitter • White Sox (1990-2005) • 1993 & 1994 American League Most Valuable Player • Ranks first in club history in home runs (448), extra-base hits (906), doubles (447), walks (1,466), runs (1,327), RBI (1,465), . . . — — Map (db m307645) HM
31 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Gregory J. Sintic Park —
On Wallace Street at 28th Place, on the right on Wallace Street.
In Memory of Sgt. Gregory J. U.S. Army
Born March 8, 1946 Killed In Action: Vietnam: January 28, 1968 — — Map (db m257560) WM
32 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Harold Baines — 3 —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
• Designated Hitter / Right Fielder • White Sox (1980-89, '96-97, '00-01) • Appeared in 1,670 games • Ranks third in club history in home runs (221) and fourth in RBI (981) • Six-time All-Star • Hit 20 home runs seven times . . . — — Map (db m235403) HM
33 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Harold Baines — 3 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
• Designated Hitter / Right Fielder • White Sox (1980-89, '96-97, '00-01) • Appeared in 1,670 games • Ranks third in club history in home runs (221) and fourth in RBI (981) • Six-time All-Star • Hit 20 home runs seven times (1982-87, '96) . . . — — Map (db m307644) HM
34 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Harold Douglas Baines — "Bainesy" —
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 2019 Uniform No. 3 Retired, 1989 First Overall Pick of the 1977 Amateur Draft Six Time All-Star, 1985-87, 1989, 1991, 1999 American League Silver Slugger Winner, 1989 Led the American League in Slugging . . . — — Map (db m248554) HM
35 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Historic World War II Victory Garden —
On South Normal Avenue at 29th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Normal Avenue.
Historic WWII Victory Garden rededicated to the memory of those from our community who valiantly gave the supreme sacrifice in the defense of our Nation — — Map (db m257561) WM
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36 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Historic World War II Victory Garden —
On Canal Street near 30th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Historic WWII Victory Garden rededicated to the memory of those from our community who valiantly gave the supreme sacrifice in the defense of our Nation Eric Lill, United States Army, KIA Iraq • Larry Strom, United States Army, KIA Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m257564) WM
37 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Historic World War II Victory Garden —
On Canal Street south of 30th Street.
Historic WWII Victory Garden rededicated to the memory of those from our community who valiantly gave the supreme sacrifice in the defense of our Nation Eric Lill, United States Army, KIA Iraq • Larry Strom, United States Army, KIA Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m257565) WM
38 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — How Do You Measure Up? —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Frank Thomas >>6'5" height Nicknamed the Big Hurt for his power at the plate — 521 career homer runs. Luis Aparicio >>5'9" height Ranks second in White Sox history in stolen bases (318) and won nine Gold Gloves. Mark . . . — — Map (db m307482) HM
39 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Jackie Robinson — 42 —
Near 35th Street at Shields Avenue.
• Second Baseman • Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956) • Broke MLB color barrier in 1947 • 1947 Rookie of the Year • 1949 Most Valuable Player • Six-time All-Star • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1962
No. retired: . . . — — Map (db m235438) HM
40 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Jackie Robinson — 42 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m307534) HM
41 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox —
On 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 1997 Uniform No. 2 Retired, 1976 American League Most Valuable Player, 1959 12-Time All-Star, 1951-61, 1963 Three-Time Gold Glove Winner, 1957, 1959-60 Member of the White Sox Team of the Century, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m248550) HM
42 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — James E. Humbert —
On 31st Street west of Lowe Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Seaman 1st Class James E. Humbert Born April 13, 1924 - Killed in action January 10, 1945 Aboard the U.S.S. Le Ray Wilson D.E. 414, Lingayen Attack Force Philippines When the ship, on which he was the gunner of a twenty . . . — — Map (db m257605) HM WM
43 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — James R. Thompson —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
Longest serving governor in Illinois history 1977–1991 He kept the White Sox in Chicago — — Map (db m235211) HM
44 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Jim Thome Home Runs —
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
On June 4, 2008, Chicago White Sox slugger Jim Thome became the first player ever to hit a baseball onto the Fan Deck of U.S. Cellular Field as the Sox beat the Kansas City Royals. He duplicated the tape-measure feat on September 30, 2008 as the . . . — — Map (db m248327) HM
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45 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Lt. Joseph T. (Jay) McKeon Jr. Park —
On Wallace Street at 36th Street on Wallace Street.
In Memory of Lt. Joseph T. (Jay) McKeon Jr. Park U.S. Marine Corps Born December 13, 1943 Killed in action: Vietnam: May 18th, 1967 — — Map (db m235385) WM
46 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Luis Aparicio — 11 —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
• Shortstop • White Sox (1956-62, '68-70) • AL Rookie of the Year in 1956 • Led AL in stolen bases 9 consecutive years • Led all shortstops in fielding 8 straight seasons • 10-time All-Star • Nine-time Gold Glove winner • . . . — — Map (db m235414) HM
47 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Luis Aparicio — "Little Louie" —
On 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Route 90/94).
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 1984 Uniform No. 11 Retired, 1984 10-Time All-Star, 1958-64, 1970-72 Nine-Time Gold Glove Winner, 1958-62, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970 American League Rookie of the Year, 1956 Led the American League in . . . — — Map (db m248551) HM
48 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Luis Aparicio — 11 —
On West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
• Shortstop • White Sox (1956-62, '68-70) • AL Rookie of the Year in 1956 • Led AL in stolen bases 9 consecutive years • Led all shortstops in fielding 8 straight seasons • 10-time All-Star • Nine-time Gold Glove winner • Inducted into . . . — — Map (db m307638) HM
49 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Luke Appling — 4 —
On 35th Street near Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
• Shortstop • White Sox (1930-50) • Sox all-time leader in games (2,422) • Ranks third in club history in RBI (110), at-bats (8,856) and hits (2,749) • Seven-time All-Star • AL batting crown in 1936 and 1943 • Inducted into . . . — — Map (db m236484) HM
50 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Luke Appling — 4 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway, on the right when traveling east.
• Shortstop • White Sox (1930-50) • Sox all-time leader in games (2,422), at-bats (8,856) and hits (2,749) • Ranks third in club history in RBI (1,116) • Seven-time All-Star • AL batting crown in 1936 and 1943 • Inducted into Hall of . . . — — Map (db m307640) HM
51 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Mark Buehrle — 56 —
Near 35th Street.
• Pitcher • White Sox (2000-11) • Four-time American League All-Star • Three-time AL Gold Glove Winner • 2005 World Series Champion • No-hitter - 4/18/07 | Perfect Game - 7/23/09 • Ranks 4th in club history in SO (1,396) . . . — — Map (db m293865) HM
52 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Mark Buehrle —
On West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Uniform No. 56 - Retired, 2017 Member of the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox Threw the 18th Perfect Game in MLB History on July 23, 2009, against the Tampa Bay Rays Pitched a No-Hitter on April 18, 2007, against the Texas Rangers . . . — — Map (db m301434) HM
53 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Mark Buehrle — 56 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right.
• Pitcher • White Sox (2000-11) • Four-time American League All-Star • Three-time AL Gold Glove Winner • 2005 World Series Champion • No-hitter - 4/18/07 | Perfect Game - 7/23/09 • Ranks 4th in club history in SO (1,396) and starts (365) . . . — — Map (db m307520) HM
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54 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Minnie Minoso — 9 —
Near West 35th Street, on the right when traveling east.
• Outfielder/Infielder • White Sox (1951-57, '60-61, '64, '76, '80) • 1951 Rookie of the Year, The Sporting News • Batted .300 or higher eight times • Led AL in stolen bases four times, triples twice, doubles and hits once • . . . — — Map (db m307641) HM
55 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Minnie Mińoso — 9 —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
• Outfielder / Infielder • 1951 Rookie of the Year, The Sporting News • White Sox (1951-57, '60-61, '64, '76, '80) • Batted .300 or higher 10 times • Led AL in stolen bases four times triples twice, doubles and hits once . . . — — Map (db m235411) HM
56 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Nancy Faust Organist Booth — Dedicated on September 18, 2010 —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
During her legendary 40-year career as the organist for the Chicago White Sox, Nancy Faust entertained White Sox and baseball fans at more than 3,000 games and events. She was credited as the first sports organist to incorporate popular and rock . . . — — Map (db m301254) HM
57 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Nellie Fox — 2 —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue on 35th Street.
• Second Baseman • White Sox (1950-63) • 1959 AL Most Valuable Player • Led AL in hits in 1952, '54, '57 and '58 • Played in 798 consecutive games • Three-time Gold Glove winner • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1997 • . . . — — Map (db m235396) HM
58 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Nellie Fox — 2 —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
• Second Baseman • White Sox (1950-63) • 1959 AL Most Valuable Player • Led AL in hits in 1952, '54, '57 and '58 • Three-time Gold Glove winner • Played in 798 consecutive games • 12-time All-Star • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1997 . . . — — Map (db m307643) HM
59 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Old Comiskey Park Shower —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
The "Outfield Shower" at Rate Field is an iconic piece of White Sox history. Originally, installed in the outfield stands at Old Comiskey Park during the 1976 season, the shower remains a fan-favorite tradition on hot summer days or nights at the . . . — — Map (db m301436) HM
60 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Paul Konerko — 14 —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
• First Baseman • White Sox (1999-2014) • Six-Time All-Star • 2005 World Series Champion and ALCS MVP • One of 37 players in MLB history to record 400 doubles and 400 home run • White Sox Captain from 2006-14 • Ranks first . . . — — Map (db m235415) HM
61 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Paul Konerko — "Paulie" —
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Uniform No. 14 Retired, 2015 Member of the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox Earned ALCS Most Valuable Player Honors, 2005 Became the First Player in World Series History to Hit a Grand Slam in the Seventh Inning or Later that Turned a . . . — — Map (db m248415) HM
62 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Paul Konerko —
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
• First Baseman • White Sox (1999-2014) • White Sox Captain (2006-2014) • Six-time All-Star • 2005 World Series Champion and ALCS MVP • White Sox leader with 4,010 total bases • White Sox single-season leader in 20-HR seasons (12) • AL . . . — — Map (db m307527) HM
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63 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Pope Leo XIV —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Pope Leo XIV, known then as Father Bob Prevost, cheered on the White Sox during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. He grew up in the Chicagoland area and was elected as the first U.S.-born pontiff on May 8, 2025. — — Map (db m301109) HM
64 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Saturnino Orestes Armas "Minnie" Mińoso Arrieta — "Mr. White Sox"; "The Cuban Comet" —
Near West 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Played in Five Decades with the White Sox (1951-57, 1960-61, 1964, 1976, 1980), Indians, Cardinals and Senators Batted .298 with 186 Home Runs, 1,203 BI and 205 Stolen Bases Triumphed Over Language and Racial Barriers First Black Player in . . . — — Map (db m248485) HM
65 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Ted Lyons — 16 —
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
• Pitcher / Manager • White Sox (1923-46) • Led AL in wins in 1925 (21) and 1927 (2) • Sox all-time leader in wins (26) and ERA in 1942 (2.10) • Managed White Sox from 1946-48 • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1955
. . . — — Map (db m235417) HM
66 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Veterans Memorial —
On Shields Avenue north of 31st Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of the armed forces past, present and future "This land will remain free only as long as it is the home of the brave" "In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity; in peace, good will" . . . — — Map (db m257601) WM
67 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Veterans Memorial —
On Shields Avenue north of 31st Street.
Our eternal gratitude for your devoted service — — Map (db m257603) WM
68 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — Walter William Pierce — "Billy" —
Near 35th Street near Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Uniform No. 19 Retired, 1987 Seven-Time All-Star, 1953, 1955-59, 1961 Started Three All-Star Games, 1953, 1955-56 The Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year, 1956-57 Led the American League in ERA, 1955 Led the American League . . . — — Map (db m248549) HM
69 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bridgeport — What Is a "Chicago Style" Hot Dog? —
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
The Vienna Beef "hot dog stand," as we know it today, began as a street cart that hot dog vendors used throughout the Great Depression. While spending was scarce, business was booming for these forward-thinking entrepreneurs who offered a . . . — — Map (db m312088) HM
70 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Brighton Park — Five Holy Martyrs Parish Veterans Memorial —
On Richmond Street south of Pope John Paul II Drive (43rd Street), on the left when traveling south.
[Tablet at the center:] "I am the resurrection and the life" In solemn memory of F.H.M. Post 500 Catholic War Veterans, honors its heroic comrades of Five Holy Martyrs Parish, who died for God, country, and home in World War II. Arendt, . . . — — Map (db m263299) WM
71 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Brighton Park — World War II Memorial —
On California Avenue at Pershing Road on California Avenue.
To honor and perpetuate the memory of these men who died in World War II that our country might remain the land of the free and the home of the brave Bernard Bonderski • Walter V. Budziszewski • Timothy P. Clarke • Edward Czernek • Donald J. . . . — — Map (db m258503) WM
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72 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Arthur Mitchell — 1883-1968 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
Near South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive south of East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
1st Black Democrat elected to U.S. Congress, 1934 — — Map (db m312611) HM
73 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Casey "Chicken Charlie" Jones — Unknown dates — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at East 33rd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Street performer with his chicken, Mae — — Map (db m312428) HM
74 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Edith Spurlock Sampson — 1901-1979 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
1st Black alternate delegate to the United Nations 1st Black appointed to NATO — — Map (db m312617) HM
75 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Hudson Whittaker — "Tampa Red"; 1903-1981 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
Near South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive south of East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Early blues recording artist — — Map (db m312610) HM
76 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Ida B. Wells Public Housing Community —
On South Langley Avenue at East 37th Place, in the median on South Langley Avenue.
This site celebrates those who lived in and fought for the Ida B. Wells public housing community. Opened in 1941, the public housing on this site was the first to house Black families and was named for Ida B. Wells because of community insistence. . . . — — Map (db m312355) HM
77 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Ida B. Wells-Barnett — July 16, 1862 — March 25, 1931 — Teacher, Journalist, Anti-Lynching Crusader, Women's Rights Activist, Civil Rights Pioneer —
On Langley Avenue at East 37th Place on Langley Avenue.
Ida Bell Wells was born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Orphaned at 16, she became a teacher to support her five younger siblings. She later moved to Memphis where she became a pioneering data Journalist, newspaper . . . — — Map (db m235179) HM
78 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Joe "King" Oliver — 1885-1938 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On East 32nd Street at South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, on the right when traveling east on East 32nd Street.
Jazz musician & bandleader — — Map (db m312616) HM
79 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Joe Williams —
Near South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive north of East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Jazz & blues musician "Emperor of the Blues" — — Map (db m312618) HM
80 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Joseph J. Jordan — 1882-1971 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive south of East 31st Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ragtime composer, music publisher, real estate developer, established precedent for copyright protection, 1917 — — Map (db m312621) HM
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81 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — McKinley Morganfield — "Muddy Waters"; 1915-1983 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive north of East 33rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Blues musician — — Map (db m312430) HM
82 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Nat “King” Cole — 1919-1965 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive north of East 26th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Jazz pianist, vocalist, vocalist Television show host — — Map (db m308342) HM
83 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Rev. Jessie “Ma” Houston — 1899-1980 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at East 33rd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Activist and evangelist — — Map (db m312427) HM
84 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Richard Hunt —
On South Langley Avenue at East 37th Place, in the median on South Langley Avenue.
"Sculpture is not a self-declaration but a voice of and for my people — over all, a rich fabric; under all, the dynamism of the African American people." - Richard Hunt Born on the South Side of Chicago, Richard Hunt (1935-2023) was one . . . — — Map (db m312358) HM
85 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Roberts Temple — Church of God in Christ "40th & State" — Bishop William Roberts Founder —
On South State Street south of East 40th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1923 Remodeled 1943 Remodeled 1992 by Elder Zedie Hill "For they perceived that this work was of God." Nehemiah 6:16 Pastors Bishop Wm. Roberts 1916-1954 Elder E.J. Duncan 1954-1955 Bishop I.L. Roberts 1955-1989 Elder . . . — — Map (db m312350) HM
86 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ Building — 1922, original building; 1927, second floor added — Chicago Landmark —
On South State Street north of East 41st Street, on the right when traveling north.
This church building was the location, in early September 1955, of the open-casket visitation and funeral for Emmett Till, an African-American teenager from Chicago who was murdered while visiting relatives in Mississippi. His brutal, . . . — — Map (db m312330) HM
87 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Scott Joplin — 1868-1917 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
Near South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive north of East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ragtime composer and pianist — — Map (db m312620) HM
88 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Bronzeville — Willie Dixon — 1915-1992 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Drive south of East 33rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Blues composer and musician — — Map (db m312425) HM
89 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Canaryville — People of Canaryville
On South Halsted Street north of West 41st Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Entrepreneurs in Historic Canaryville The primary catalyst for the establishment of Canaryville was the opening of the Union Stock Yards and the organization of the Union Stock Yard & Transit Company in 1865. Two young entrepreneurs arrived . . . — — Map (db m244233) HM
90 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — (Former) Marquette Park State Bank — Karl M. Vitzthum, architect; 1924 — Chicago Landmark —
On South Western Avenue south of 63rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built during a period of economic prosperity in the 1920s, the former Marquette Park State Bank represents the "golden age" of bank architecture. It is a fine example of Classical Revival architecture, with its monumental limestone columns and . . . — — Map (db m277605) HM
91 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Antanas Staniukynas —
On West Marquette Road near South Rockwell Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lithuanian Roman Catholic Charities Founding Father and First Treasurer 1914-1918 This monument was a gift from the school children taught by the Sisters of St. Casimir — — Map (db m314330) HM
92 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Darius and Girenas Memorial —
On West Marquette Road at South California Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Marquette Road.
. . . — — Map (db m285446) HM
93 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Kun. Antanas Staniukynas —
On West Marquette ROad east of South Washtenaw Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Lithuanian text on the base:] A.A. Kun. Antanas Staniukynas Gimė gegužio 4, 1865 Mirė gruodžio 15, 1918 M. Jis mirė, bet jo darbai gyvena R.I.P. Šv. Kazimiero seserų vienuolijos steigėjas [English . . . — — Map (db m314315) HM
94 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Marquette and Jolliet Memorial —
On Archer Avenue at Leavitt Street, on the right when traveling east on Archer Avenue.
300 years ago, Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored these regions. The Indian trails, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi, Illinois, and the Chicago Rivers then became known and led to our great heritage. We thank God for these natural . . . — — Map (db m258388) HM
95 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Marquette Park World War I Memorial —
Near Mann Drive 0.2 miles west of Kedzie Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This tablet and adjacent elm tree stand here as a memorial to those from this community who served in the World War 1914 — 1918 — — Map (db m285429) WM
96 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Memorial —
On West Marquette Road at South Kedzie Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Marquette Road.
[Text on the right pillar:] On Friday, August 5, 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and 700 other people marched into Marquette Park, confronting bigotry, demanding equal housing opportunities and challenging the neighborhood and the City of . . . — — Map (db m285435) HM
97 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Our Lady of Fatima —
On West 70th Street near South Washtenaw Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m285486) HM
98 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — Rev. Dr. Anthony Staniukynas — 1865-1918 —
On West Marquette Road west of South Rockwell Street, on the right when traveling east.
Spiritual director and educator of the Sisters of St. Casimir. Buried at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL He died, but his works live on. — — Map (db m314329) HM
99 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — St. Bakhita — 1869—1947 —
On South Washtenaw Avenue at West 70th Street on South Washtenaw Avenue.
Canonized October 1, 2000 by St. Pope John Paul II Declared "Our Universal Sister" Dedicated June 3, 2018 by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich — — Map (db m285484) HM
100 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Chicago Lawn — The MLK Living Memorial — Chicago's First Permanent Memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Chicago Freedom Movement —
On Mann Drive west of South Kedzie Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Marquette Park is of great significance to America's Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) came to Chicago in 1965 at the invitation of the Chicago Freedom Movement, a coalition of 44 organizations devoted to reforming . . . — — Map (db m285442) HM

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Nov. 10, 2026