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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WMY_john-a-logan-a-war-memorial_Chicago-IL.html
Born in Illinois February IX MDCCCMDXXVI [February 9, 1826]. Died in Washington Dec XXVI MDCCCLXXXVI [Dec. 26, 1886] while senator of the United States from Illinois .
Erected by the State of Illinois, in honor of General John A Logan
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VXY_george-pullman-historical_Chicago-IL.html
George Pullman established his reputation in Chicago in 1859 by inventing a way to raise buildings to the new street level required for installation of a sewer system.
In 1863, he began converting railroad passenger cars into luxury sleeping v…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VXW_visionary-historical_Chicago-IL.html
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 democratic soci…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWZ_central-station-fragments-historical_Chicago-Heights-IL.html
These carved granite fragments are from the Illinois Central Station which stood at the southwest edge of Grant Park for more than 75 years. Bradford Lee Gilbert, a prolific architect of American railroad buildings, designed the massive Romanesque…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWU_st-patricks-church-historical_Chicago-IL.html
This property has been
placed on the the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of Interior
St. Patrick's Churchconstructed during the period 1852 to 1856 St. Patrick's is the oldest church building in Chicago a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWT_the-sisters-of-mercy-historical_Chicago-IL.html
On this site, Sept. 23, 1846, the
Sisters of Mercy
who provided Chicago with its first hospital, began their charitable, educational and civic services to this city
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWQ_fairbanks-morse-company-building-historical_Chicago-IL.html
Fairbanks Morse & Company
Building
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of Interior
Built 1906
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWL_hotel-somerset-historical_Chicago-IL.html
Hotel Somerset
Built 1889
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWK_paul-muni-historical_Chicago-IL.html
Paul Muni, "the man with a thousand faces," was one of Hollywood's finest character actors. Yet he performed in more than 300 Yiddish-speaking roles before uttering a single word in English on Broadway.
Born Muni Weisenfreund, the son…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VWI_333-north-michigan-building-historical_Chicago-IL.html
This outstanding Art Deco-style skyscraper helps define one of the city's finest urban spaces. Its prominence is further heightened by the jog in Michigan Avenue, where it crosses the Chicago River. The base of the building is sheathed in polished…