On South Prairie Avenue 0.1 miles south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Mrs. George M. Pullman opened the drawing-room in her Prairie Avenue house more than fifteen years ago... In point of location, size, and architecture it surpasses any room of its kind in Chicago, whether public or private." Chicago Times, . . . — — Map (db m308692) HM
On South Prairie Avenue at East 18th Street on South Prairie Avenue.
A mature Richardson design, Glessner House is famous for its site development, innovative floor plan and rugged Romanesque facade. Glessner House, a reminder of the fabulous Prairie Avenue era, is the only remaining Chicago building by this renowned . . . — — Map (db m308616) HM
On South Prairie Avenue near East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"The value of land along streets made exclusive through their occupancy by the leaders of society is a direct reflection of the rise of a newly rich class during and after the Civil War... who had an ambition to live in mansions amid fashionable . . . — — Map (db m308722) HM
On South Prairie Avenue south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"If you want to see the richest half-dozen blocks in Chicago... drive out to Prairie avenue from Sixteenth street to Twenty-second. Right there is a cluster of millionaires not to be matched for numbers anywhere else in the country." Chicago . . . — — Map (db m308709) HM
On South Prairie Avenue south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"The aristocratic quarter of Prairie Avenue (is home to) merchants whose business affects every mart on earth (and who possess) wealth that at last aroused the jealousy of New York."
Rand McNally & Company, 1893
1808 S. Prairie . . . — — Map (db m308706) HM
On South Prairie Avenue south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Upon the South Side, for a distance of six blocks, Prairie Avenue is pronounced the residence street par excellence... The aggregate wealth of the residents of these blocks is placed at $50,000,000 at a low estimate." Chicago Inter Ocean, . . . — — Map (db m308703) HM
On South Martin Luther King Drive at Stevenson Expressway (Interstate 55), on the right when traveling north on South Martin Luther King Drive.
In 1955, the Metropolitan Fair and Exposition Authority was created to build and operate a permanent convention facility for Chicago. McCormick Place, named after its long time champion, Col. Robert McCormick, opened in 1960 and in its first years . . . — — Map (db m308613) HM
Near East McFetridge Drive west of Special Olympics Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Field Museum acknowledges that it resides within the traditional homelands of the Hoocąk (Winnebago/Ho'Chunk), Jiwere (Otoe), Nutachi (Missouria), and Baxoje (lowas); Kiash Matchitiwuk (Menominee); Meshkwahkîha (Meskwaki); . . . — — Map (db m232758) HM
On South Prairie Avenue south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Three additional residences remain standing outside the formal boundaries of the Historic District. In addition, the Second Presbyterian Church, attended by many of the Prairie Avenue families, stands as a lone survivor of the religious history of . . . — — Map (db m308724) HM
On South Prairie Avenue at East 18th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Prairie Avenue.
This district contains the oldest remaining structure in the city, the Henry B. Clarke house, and was the city's most fashionable residential street from the 1870s through the early 1890s. The area was also the site of the Fort Dearborn Massacre of . . . — — Map (db m308322) HM
On South Prairie Avenue south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The effort to save Glessner House broadened into the creation of a historic district in the 1970s, Restoration of the Clarke House and the opening of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum and Chicago Women's Park and Gardens increased local . . . — — Map (db m308702) HM
On South Michigan Avenue at East Cullerton Street, on the right when traveling south on South Michigan Avenue.
When this neo-Gothic church was designed by a prominent New York architect, the surrounding streets, including Prairie Avenue one block east, were lined with the homes of wealthy Chicagoans. The fine interior decorations recall the congregation that . . . — — Map (db m121834) HM
On Michigan Avenue north of Cullerton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This church possesses national significance as one of the earliest, most complete and intact expressions of ecclesiastical Anglo-American arts and crafts. . . . — — Map (db m267401) HM
On South Michigan Avenue at Cermak Road, on the right when traveling north on South Michigan Avenue.
South Loop Market was established in 2009 by two brothers who were local residents since 2007. Their concept was born after they grew frustrated with having to deal with large crowds and long lines at the nearest big-box grocer only to purchase a . . . — — Map (db m286359) HM
In the early 20th Century, South Michigan Avenue was the heart of splendor in regard to homes, wealth, worship, leisure and shopping. South of the Chicago Loop was the only place for the most wealthy, best educated and modern families, whose homes . . . — — Map (db m267445) HM
On Michigan Avenue at Cullerton Avenue on Michigan Avenue.
In the early 20th Century, South Michigan Avenue was the heart of splendor in regard to homes, wealth, worship, leisure and shopping. South of the Chicago Loop was the only place for the most wealthy, best educated and modern families, whose homes . . . — — Map (db m267447) HM
On South Michigan Avenue south of 24th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the early 20th Century, South Michigan Avenue was the heart of splendor in regard to homes, wealth, worship, leisure and shopping. South of the Chicago Loop was the only place for the most wealthy, best educated and modern families, whose homes . . . — — Map (db m286385) HM
On South Michigan Avenue south of 24th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The 2400 South Michigan Avenue building, located within the Motor Row Chicago Landmark District, is significant for its original use as an exclusive automobile club and its later use as the headquarters of a nationally-significant newspaper.
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On South Prairie Avenue 0.1 miles south of East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Servants were essential to the successful operation of large 19th century households. Smaller homes would employ 1 or 2 servants who performed a broad variety of household tasks. The largest homes had a staff of 12 or more each with specific duties. . . . — — Map (db m308691) HM
Social Philosopher Jane Addams envisioned a peaceful world community based on cooperation, mutual understanding, and acceptance of differences. Pragmatist She advocated the participation of all citizens n the creation of a just and . . . — — Map (db m99945) HM
On South Paxton Avenue south of East 71st Street, on the left when traveling south.
This house is an excellent example of Prairie-style architecture, which evokes the imagery of the midwestern prairie through its horizontal form and integration with the landscape. It is the city's only surviving building designed by John Van . . . — — Map (db m314411) HM
On East 67th Street near South Constance Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Jackson Park Highlands Landmark Distric comprises the area between Jackson Park, 71st Street, Eudic Avenue and Cregier Avenue in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
Owing greatly to its early designation as one of the three residential . . . — — Map (db m314404) HM
On East 67th Street near South Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Jackson Park Highlands Landmark District comprises the area between Jackson Park, 71st Street, Euclid Avenue and Cregier Avenue in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
Owing greatly to its early designation as one of the three residential . . . — — Map (db m314405) HM
This area takes its name from a ridge that formerly overlooked Jackson Park. Houses feature distinctive architectural styles of the early-20th century. Site innovations, such as large front yard setbacks, underground utilities, and no alleys, were . . . — — Map (db m314406) HM
On South Cregier Avenue south of 67th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This area takes its name from a ridge that formerly overlooked Jackson Park. Houses feature distinctive architectural styles of the early-20th century. Site innovations, such as large front yard setbacks, underground utilities, and no alleys, were . . . — — Map (db m314408) HM
On South Bennett Avenue south of East 67th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This area takes its name from a ridge that formerly overlooked Jackson Park. Houses feature distinctive architectural styles of the early-20th century. Site innovations, such as large front yard setbacks, underground utilities, and no alleys, were . . . — — Map (db m314409) HM
Originally built for the private South Shore Country Club, these buildings were part of an in-city country club that originally included a nine-hole golf course, lakefront beach, and other recreational amenities. Originally used as a clubhouse, . . . — — Map (db m314413) HM
South Shore Nature Sanctuary contains over six acres of dune, beach, wetland, pond, prairie, shrubland, savanna, and woodland, a microcosm of habitats native to the Chicagoland region.
Two council rings, in the hallmark style of Jens Jensen, . . . — — Map (db m314433) HM
South Shore Nature Sanctuary contains over six acres of dune, beach, wetland, pond, prairie, shrubland, savanna, and woodland, a microcosm of habitats native to the Chicagoland region.
Two council rings, in the hallmark style of Jens Jensen, . . . — — Map (db m314435) HM
On South Indiana Avenue at East 84th Street, on the left when traveling north on South Indiana Avenue.
Mahalia Jackson
Gospel singer
1911 - 1972
One of thousands of black Southerners to move north
during the Great Migration, Mahalia Jackson arrived in
Chicago in 1927, bringing with her the rich tradition of
New Orleans gospel . . . — — Map (db m188245) HM
On South Indiana Avenue north of East 80th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Thomas A. Dorsey
Musician
1899 - 1993
The “father of gospel music,” Thomas Dorsey mixed jazz, blues
and spirituals to create a new musical genre. Composer, publisher
and promoter, he toured the United States with legends
Mahalia . . . — — Map (db m188247) HM
On Midway Plaisance at Cottage Grove Avenue, in the median on Midway Plaisance.
[Northeast panel:]
Dr. Allison Davis, John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor in Education, first African-American to receive tenure at
the University of Chicago (1948), and Woodlawn resident. Passed
this site daily, crossing a race line . . . — — Map (db m314158) HM
On Payne Drive at Midway Plaisance, on the right when traveling south on Payne Drive.
Lorado Taft was born in Elmwood, Illinois in 1860 and died in Chicago in 1936. He designed this fountain at his nearby studio at 60th Street and Ingleside Avenue. Commissioned by the Ferguson Fund, it was dedicated in 1922. The sculptor left his . . . — — Map (db m314200) HM
On Karlov Avenue south of 56th Place, on the right when traveling south.
We remember
We celebrate
We believe
Dedicated to the lives that were touched by the events of Sept. 11, 2001
St. Turibius School
2001 - 2002 — — Map (db m264452) HM
Near West Marquette Road near South Ada Street, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to Ogden Nature Garden. Most of the plants here are native species. Over thousands of years they have evolved to survive and thrive in Chicago's climate. Different species have adapted to a variety of habitats, including prairies, woodlands . . . — — Map (db m314336) HM
On South Wolcott Avenue north of West 62nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Occupying an entire city block, this monumental high school building conveys both the City Beautiful Movement and a period of civic pride and investment in public education in the early twentieth century in Chicago. The Classical Revival-style . . . — — Map (db m277598) HM
Near 76th Street 0.1 miles west of Pulaski Road, on the right when traveling west.
A true patriot, devoted to his country. A dedicated teacher of criminal justice, Daley College. Recipient of two Silver and three Bronze Stars. Member of Viet Now and Viet Nam Veterans of America. Founder of the IVVLP. — — Map (db m264450) WM
On East 60th Street west of South Dorchester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In the early 1930s a plan was devised to bring several key
public service organizations together in one building
to improve the exchange of information between them
and thousands of state and local governments they served.
Charles E. . . . — — Map (db m188772) HM
On East 61st Street, on the right when traveling west.
John Dewey
Philosopher and educator
1859 - 1952
John Dewey was one of the foremost philosophers of the twentieth
century and a founder of the Laboratory School at the University of
Chicago. He played a role in public life that few . . . — — Map (db m188254) HM
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