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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/HMW8J_shelter-building_Chicago-IL.html
Serving as a connection between the Terminal Building to the west and the Recreation Building to the east, the Shelter Building was part of the original Pier construction of 1916. As such, it served the tens of thousands of city residents who woul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW8I_terminal-building_Chicago-IL.html
Still withstanding the test of time, the Terminal Building has hosted numerous receptions, parties and shows since it was constructed in 1916. Originally named the Terminal Building due to its function as a streetcar terminal, the structure also h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW3V_jack-brickhouse_Chicago-IL.html
[Front:][Artwork motif of Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Comiskey Park.]'Hey Hey'[Left Side:]Inducted into Media Wing of Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY, in 1983, and 13 other Halls of Fame throughout the nation.Broadcasted for Chicago Cu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW3U_tribune-tower_Chicago-IL.html
Tribune TowerJohn Mead Howells andRaymond Hood, architects1925
This design was the result of an international competition for ?the most beautiful office building in the world," held in 1922 by the Chicago Tribune. The competition proved extreme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW25_senator-william-j-connors_Chicago-IL.html
Supt. of Chicago License Bureau - 1923Member of the Sanitary District - 1924Member - Bd. of City Improvements - 1925Dem. Ward Committeeman 42nd Ward - 1930-1961State Representative - 1932 to 1934State Senator - 1934 to 1961
"The Senator"A big …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1M_great-world-war_Chicago-IL.html
In MemoriamErected by the Harold A. Taylor PostNo. 47 American LegionIn honor and grateful recognition of the gallant and meritorious services of the soldiers, sailors, and marines of the North Central District who sacrificed their lives in the Gr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1K_dewitt-clinton-cregier_Chicago-IL.html
This tablet is erected in recognition of the outstanding services to the city of Chicago given by DeWitt Clinton CregierEngineer of Chicago Ave. Pumping Station 1853-1879City Engineer 1879-1883Commissioner of Public Works 1882-1886Mayor of Chicago…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1H_old-water-tower_Chicago-IL.html
This water tower, completed in 1869[,] marks establishment of Chicago's second water works. Although most other buildings of pumping system were burned it stands as a principal memorial of 18 71's great fire.Erected byChicago's Charter JubileeAuth…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1G_chicago-water-tower_Chicago-IL.html
In this its centennial year the Chicago Water Tower has been designated the first American Water Landmark "because of its significance in the development of Chicago's water resources and its symbolic identity with the spirit of Chicago."Richard J.…