Built just a year before Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934, this building was named the Primate House. Matching the architectural style of the South Gate, it initially housed a variety of primates.
In 1996, the building was renovated and the entire . . . — — Map (db m233461) HM
This fountain was erected in memory of Theodore Roosevelt, twenty-sixth president of the United States, with a fund contributed by individuals and by the Chicago Zoological Society. — — Map (db m231696) HM
[Two stones across the street on either side of the circle, along the median on Broadway Avenue, have identical text. They were dedicated when the original Veterans Memorial Circle was unveiled in 1973.]
[The park includes 10 stones with bronze tablets, which were relocated from Veterans Memorial Circle in 2022. Eight of the markers are dedicated to the veterans of specific wars: The Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean . . . — — Map (db m236735) WM
Since the early '90s, nearly half of the wild African lion population has been wiped out by habitat loss and disease, and the numbers continue to decline rapidly.
To help ensure African lions' survival, Brookfield Zoo Chicago participates . . . — — Map (db m285515) HM
Incorporated in 1898 under the guidance of Samuel E. Glass, the Hollywood section of Brookfield included 15 small island parks. Road improvements in 2001 created this parkway, removing the fourth of these historic islands 11 still exist. — — Map (db m252069) HM
Two blocks north of this corner the funeral train of President Abraham Lincoln entered Illinois at approximately 10:15 a.m. on May 1, 1865, on the Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way.
In the autumn of 1869, the founders of the State Line . . . — — Map (db m229880) HM
Historien Om
[the story of]
The story of Andersonville begins as a cherry orchard In the 1850s and evolves throughout the years, adding several layers of identity: first as a Swedish settlement on the outskirts of . . . — — Map (db m235738) HM
On this site stood the Andersonville School in the northeastern corner of the sub-division called Andersonville. Here in 1857 arrangements were made for the township's first election.
Erected by
Chicago's Charter Jubilee . . . — — Map (db m235664) HM
This memorial erected
as a tribute to our heroic
comrades of the World-War
who died for their country.
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Aviation — — Map (db m81516) WM
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
This American Elm was planted here on October 31, 1931, by the Sixth Congressional District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
A memorial to the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of George Washington. — — Map (db m212367) HM
Produces small fruit which turn red when ripe. Flesh of fruit is sweet; skins are tart or sour. Plums make a great jam jelly and are delicious eaten fresh.
Wild Plums were widely cultivated by indigenous people, especially east of the . . . — — Map (db m308064) HM
Dedicated by Austin Post 2955 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the People of Austin in honor of all who
served so gallantly in all wars of our country
July 3, 1949 — — Map (db m224670) HM
Locally famous sculptor Geraldine McCullough's impressive 7 foot tall bronze casting portrays Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an African 15th Century Benin chieftain. The casting was commissioned to create a symbol of peace following the . . . — — Map (db m247476) HM
Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Department of the Interior
Chicago Park District Landmark, 1991 — — Map (db m260136) HM
Columbus Park
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This park is a premier example of the Prairie Style of landscape architecture. It is considered the masterpiece of landscape architect and conservationist Jens Jensen. . . . — — Map (db m260360) HM
Cornelian cherries are not really cherries. The fruit has had a loyal culinary following since ancient times based on the luxuriously floral sweetness of the syrups, puddings, drinks and confections that are made from it. The tree produces tiny . . . — — Map (db m308087) HM
These four picturesque residences, designed by architect Frederick R. Schock, showcase the Queen Anne and Shingle styles of architecture. They helped set the tone for development of the Austin community in the 1880s-90s. — — Map (db m237403) HM
In honor and memory of
the men and women of the
Galewood community
who served in the Armed Forces of the
U.S.A.
this memorial is lovingly
dedicated.
— — Map (db m227336) WM
When this house was built, Austin was an independent suburb, accessed from Chicago by commuter railroad. One of the oldest houses in the community, it was built for Charles Hitchcock, an executive of a railroad parts manufacturing company. Its tall . . . — — Map (db m271638) HM
To Jens Jensen, poet of nature
Maker of parks and gardens, teacher of youth, friend of our native landscapeon this fragment of earth we mark brief homage
MCMLX — — Map (db m260354) HM
Built four years after the suburb of Austin was annexed to Chicago, this house is among the best of Wright's experiments with inexpensive residences. Within a narrow lot, the house has all the features of his mature Prairie style, characterized by a . . . — — Map (db m235806) HM
This rare example of a small-scale Shingle Style residence was built for the architect's mother. It combines many features of the style, including exaggerated gables, broad surfaces of shingle cladding, and minimal trim. It reportedly influenced the . . . — — Map (db m271636) HM
Mulberry trees are often discounted and referred to as a weed tree. They are hardy, fast growing trees often planted by bird droppings in awkward locations. Ripe fruits are delicious and can be eaten raw or made into pies, jellies or jams. The wood . . . — — Map (db m308086) HM
Immature fruits are green with gray-white shading but mature in fall to bright yellow. It's generally too astringent to eat raw, even though it smells sweet.
Quince have a high pectin content and lend themselves to jellies, pastes and . . . — — Map (db m308066) HM
This tree has many common names such as Serviceberry, Shadblow, Juneberry and Saskatoon. Many stories and folktales have been associated with this tree and told by native peoples, settlers and in the journals from Lewis and Clark's expedition where . . . — — Map (db m308061) HM
Christus heri hodie semper
In the jubilee year, this 21st of October 2000 under the pontificate of Pope John Paul II, the Most Reverend Bishop Jean Marie, founder of Fraternitι Notre Dame, consecrated this shrine to Our Lady of Frιchou, mother . . . — — Map (db m252828) HM
Bush-type small tree producing dark, wine-colored sour, tart cherries. Romeo and Juliette sour cherries originate from the Romance Series developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are often grown as a pair and Juliette blooms earlier . . . — — Map (db m308084) HM
Bush-type small tree producing dark, wine-colored sour, tart cherries. Romeo and Juliette sour cherries originate from the Romance Series developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are often grown as a pair and Juliette blooms earlier . . . — — Map (db m308081) HM
This project symbolizes Austin's commitment to the ideals and meaning of the West African word SANKOFA which means "to go back and get it." The message transmitted by the use of this word is that we need to go back into our history to see a better . . . — — Map (db m299247) HM
Pastor of "THE" Friendship Baptist Church - 1955-2006
Builder of this "African Hut" inspired church edifice - 1983
Married to First Lady Mrs. Lucy Mae Lewis Hall for 62 years - 1944-2007
President, Baptist General State Convention of Illinois . . . — — Map (db m261139) HM
The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks, by authority of the City Council of the City of Chicago, has designated this building as an architectural landmark
City of Chicago
Richard J. Daley, Mayor
February 11, 1960 — — Map (db m259562) HM
This building is a significant early 20th-century industrial building built for one of Chicago's best-known manufacturers. Founded and headquartered in the city for many years, the Florsheim Shoe Company was one of the nation's leading shoe . . . — — Map (db m94316) HM
[Polish language text etched onto the cross:]
W hołdzie księdzu Jerzemu Popiełuszce
Bojownikowi o prawa człowieka zamordowanemu przez komunistow w Polsce w dniu 19 Października 1984 R.
[English language text etched . . . — — Map (db m273140) HM
[Front panel:]In honor of the 499 men of St. Hyacinth Parish who served in World War I
[Right side panel:]
Chateau-Thierry
Argonne
✝
Our Hero Dead
Baczkowski S. Budnik M. Drisch Ed. Kaminski J. Kowalewski K. . . . — — Map (db m273192) WM
[Polish language text on the top:]
Orzeł z koroną, pochodzący z sali parafianej kościoła św. Stanisława Kostki, ofiarowany przez rodzinę Lempa. 25 kwietnia 2010 r.
[English language text on the . . . — — Map (db m273200) HM
For all those who have bravely served and sacrificed so much for our country
Auxiliary of the Northwest (Copernicus) Regional Center
Originally dedicated in 1993
Rededicated on May 30, 2008 — — Map (db m297231) WM
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
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
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
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
They gave their allmay God have mercy on their souls
Raymond Baker Robert Berghauser Mary Blasi Leon Boeykens John T. Budny Henry Conley William J. Connell, Jr. John Coyne Robert Cunningham Donald Freimuth Michael Gallagher . . . — — Map (db m248244) WM
Born in Ribe, Denmark
May 3, 1849
Died in Barre, Massachusetts
May 26, 1914
Friend of the children, defender of the poor and suffering, champion of American ideals.
If I were asked to name a fellow man who came near to . . . — — Map (db m246030) HM
A result of the Richard S. Clare '64 Memorial Appeal
Initiated by Thomas W. Davies '64
Dedicated August 17, 2001
This athletic practice field is dedicated in recognition and honor of all St. Patrick Academy/High School alumni who served in . . . — — Map (db m255859) WM
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
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
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
Thousands of plants and animalsincluding over 100 threatened and endangered speciesdepend 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
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 mapyou'll see the shoreline of Lake Michigan today. Standing in this spot 14,000 years ago, you would have been . . . — — Map (db m304288) HM
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
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
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
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 Yorks Cuban X-Giants. He won four games
in the 1903 Colored Championship of the World. . . . — — Map (db m235191) HM
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)
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
[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 Chicagos story.
Water . . . — — Map (db m257619) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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