Historical Markers and War Memorials in Forest Park, Illinois
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On Randolph Street just west of Belvidere Street, on the right when traveling west.
Captain Frank Schnurstein, 44, of the Forest Park Fire Department suffered a fatal heart attack in the line of duty on March 29, 1969. Schnurstein was one of the first firefighters on scene to the three story building engulfed in flames. . . . — — Map (db m231350) HM
Near Roosevelt Road west of Des Plaines Avenue when traveling west.
This flag and flagpole is a memorial to the veterans of all the branches of service of our nation who are laid to rest in Forest Home Cemetery
May they rest in honor with God's blessing
Dedicated by the War Veterans
Council of Oak . . . — — Map (db m231668) WM
On Harrison Street, on the right when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to all Forest Park veterans who served their country honorably in time of war
US Army
US Navy
US Marines
US Air Force
Donated by the people of
Forest Park A.D. 1972 — — Map (db m228794) WM
Near Cermak Road (22nd Street), 0.8 miles west of Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43), on the right when traveling west.
This was the greatest loss of life in any train wreck relative to circus
86 souls perished when an empty troop train ran a signal and crashed into the rear of the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train as it was stationary at Ivanhoe Tower — Hammond, . . . — — Map (db m246310) HM
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This monument represents the labor movements
struggle for workers rights and possesses National
significance in commemoration the history of
The United States of America
1997 . . . — — Map (db m115585) HM
On Madison Street east of Hannah Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This plaque
is dedicated, by
the Forest Park Chamber
of Commerce
to the memory of
Howard F. Sammon,
founder, president, and chairman
of the
Forest Park National Bank,
for his service to the community
and his business . . . — — Map (db m235840) HM
[Plaque on east-facing side of monument:]
In loving memory
of past commander Wilbur F. Crummer
and his comrades here buried
of other comrades of the post buried
in Forest Home Cemetery
of all deceased comrades of the post wherever buried . . . — — Map (db m241587) WM
Near Randolph Street just west of Belvidere Street, on the right when traveling west.
Police Lieutenant Herman Ziebell, 46, was shot and killed on September 30, 1946 behind a service station at the intersection of Des Plaines Avenue and Roosevelt Road when he and his partner interrupted a burglary in progress. The two . . . — — Map (db m231379) HM
On Randolph Street at Belvidere Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Street.
Police Officer Edward Pflaume, 29, was shot and killed on December 13, 1925 as he and other officers attempted to arrest two men suspected of committing a robbery earlier in the day.
The suspects opened fire on the officers, killing . . . — — Map (db m231327) HM
Police Officer Michael Caulfield, 22, was shot and killed on September 30, 1982 inside the Forest Park police station by a suspect who had been taken into custody by detectives. The prisoner disarmed another officer and shot Officer Caulfield in the . . . — — Map (db m231336) HM
On Harrison Street at Elgin Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Harrison Street.
Saint Bernardine
parishioners
who made the
supreme sacrifice
during World War II
Honor Roll
Frank Conlon
Edward Csech
Richard Danca
August Demma
Edward Downey
Robert Foitag
Fred Obermayer
William Parichy . . . — — Map (db m227667) WM
On Cermak Road (22nd Street), 0.7 miles west of Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43), on the right when traveling west.
Duty • Honor • Country
“The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom.” This memorial is dedicated with appreciation to the men and women whose loyalty and service during times of war and peace define the character of this great . . . — — Map (db m246326) WM
Near Circle Avenue at Lehmer Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated
to all branches of the
United States Armed Forces
this the 8th day of February
1999
Henceforth named
Veterans Memorial Park
VFW Post 7181
— — Map (db m229294) WM