The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of the Sauganash Hotel/Wigwam
Chicago Landmark
Dedicated on Nov. 6, 2002
Richard M Daley, Mayor
Erected 2002 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1837.
Location. 41° 53.127′ N, 87° 38.22′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on North Wacker Drive south of West Lake Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 North Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln's Nomination Site (a few steps from this marker); Sauganash Hotel - Chicago - 1831 (a few steps from this marker); First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Wacker Drive (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake-Franklin Group (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trustees System Service Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago & North Western Railway Powerhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freeform (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Additional keywords. political conventions
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