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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AQT_1877-keystone-from-city-hall-building_Chicago-IL.html
This keystone, taken from the arch of the Washington Street entrance, in the City Hall Building Chicago, which was erected in 1877, replaced by the present building in 1909.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AQQ_indian-boundary-village_Chicago-IL.html
Long ago, Native American Indians lived on this land. Before recorded history, the Mound Builders traveled the area, perhaps along the nearby Ridge. Later the Illinois Tribe hunted game and planted maize. Last it was the Ottawa, the Chippewa, and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AQP_indian-boundary-park_Chicago-IL.html
This 13.06 acre park commemorates the treaty of 1816 which established the land boundaries of the Pottawatomie Indians.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AQM_gauler-twin-houses_Chicago-IL.html
Built as speculative housing by John Gauler, this pair of wood-and-stucco residences is a rare example of a "twin" Prairie School design. Their architect is internationally recognized for his distinctive designs and for his early contributions to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A6V_battle-of-fort-dearborn_Chicago-IL.html
From roughly 1620 to 1820 the territory of the Potawatomi extended from what is now Green Bay Wisconsin, to Detroit Michigan, and included the Chicago area. In 1803 the United States Government built Fort Dearborn at what today is Michigan Avenue …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19EU_office-and-studio-of-perkins-fellows-hamilton-architects_Chicago-IL.html
Finely detailed with tapestry brick and carved stone ornament, this Arts & Crafts-influenced facade is an excellent example of the type of designs for which this architectural firm was noted. "Towertown," as the area surrounding the Chicago Water …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19C3_green-bay-road_Chicago-IL.html
From this point, the Green Bay Road ran northwesterly to Clark Street and North Avenue, and followed Clark Street's present route to the vicinity of Peterson Avenue. This road connected Fort Dearborn with Fort Howard, Green Bay, Wisconsin.Erected …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19BR_hotel-st-benedict-flats_Chicago-IL.html
This rare surviving example of Victorian Gothic design is also one of the city's best late-19th century apartment buildings. Because early luxury apartments were viewed with skepticism, this building was designed to look like a series of four sepa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1948_charles-n-loucks-house_Chicago-IL.html
Designed as a "model home," this Queen Anne-style house was built for Irving Park land developer Charles N. Loucks. It is a fine example of "pattern book architecture,", building designs sold through the mail—a popular method used to keep pa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM177N_confederate-mound-monument_Chicago-IL.html
Confederate DeadErected to the memory of the six thousand southern soldiers here buried, who died in Camp Douglas Prison 1862-5. These men suffered all, sacrificed all, dared all, and died.