view gallery SE0.2 km | Prince Louis Lucien Bonaparte Collection - Newberry Library in La Famille Bonaparte In 1901, the Newberry acquired the collection of amateur comparative linguist Louis Lucien Bonaparte (1815-1891), nephew of the Emperor Napoleon. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Illinois date approved: 05/17/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery SE0.2 km | Newberry Library - Chicago, IL in Libraries An independent research library concentrating in the humanities with an active educational and cultural presence in Chicago - Free and open to the public. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/18/2010 last visited: 03/13/2011 |
view gallery SE0.2 km | Mahlon D. Ogden Residence - Chicago, IL in Illinois Historical Markers Marker to commemorate the location of a home that survived the Chicago Fire of 1871, now the site of the Newberry Library. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/18/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE0.2 km | Mahlon D. Ogden Residence marker - Great Chicago Fire of 1871,Chicago, IL in Famous Fires Marker to commemorate the location of a home that survived the Chicago Fire of 1871, now the site of the Newberry Library. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/18/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE0.2 km | Washington Square Park / Bughouse Square - Chicago, IL in Illinois Historical Markers A low, brass marker commemorating the re-dedication of Chicago's premier free speech forum near the Newberry Library. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/29/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery NE0.5 km | Fisher Studio Houses - Chicago, IL in Art Deco - Art Nouveau The Fisher Studio Houses are some of the city's finest pre-World War II modern designs. It is an exceptional and rare example of the Art Moderne style of architecture, which was influenced by European modernism. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/29/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N0.5 km | Engine Company 27 - Chicago, IL in Converted Firehouses Built in 1874 and was originally home to Engine Company 27. In 1960, it became a "Civil Defense Station," which would respond to major disasters. It was finally disused in 1978 and is currently home to a store. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/31/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery E0.6 km | Lathrop, Bryan, House - Chicago, IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Drawing inspiration from the neo-classical styles of the 18th century, architect Charles Follen McKim here created a residence of great dignity and elegance. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 05/02/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Compass Rose @ SE corner of State St and E Chicago Ave, Chicago IL in Compass Roses We found many of these compass roses on our visit to downtown Chicago. They actually were helpful to our getting around town. This rose is at the subway stop on the SE corner of State St and E Chicago Ave. posted by: HaricotVert_52 location: Illinois date approved: 08/15/2010 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary - Chicago, IL in Wikipedia Entries This building is located at 103 East Chestnut Street in Chicago, IL posted by: Metro2 location: Illinois date approved: 07/05/2011 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Quigley Preparatory Seminary - Chicago, IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This building is located at 103 East Chestnut Street in Chicago, IL posted by: Metro2 location: Illinois date approved: 07/05/2011 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary - Chicago, IL in Former Schools This building is located at 103 East Chestnut Street in Chicago, IL posted by: Metro2 location: Illinois date approved: 07/05/2011 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Archbishop Quigley - Chicago, IL in Coats of Arms James Edward Quigley was appointed Archbishop of Chicago in 1903. He served as archbishop until his death at the age of 60. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Illinois date approved: 11/24/2011 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Archdiocese of Chicago - Chicago, IL in Coats of Arms The Archdiocese of Chicago Coat of Arms contains several symbols that represent the Catholic presence and tradition in Chicago--from the Catholic French missionaries who were the first to explore the area to the great Chicago fire. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Illinois date approved: 11/24/2011 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery NE0.6 km | Astor Towers Hotel (formerly) - Chicago, IL in Beatlemania! The press conference The Beatles held in a hotel room on the 27th floor of the Astor Towers Hotel in the Gold Coast on August 11, 1966 is considered by Beatles historians to mark the official end of Beatlemania. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/09/2013 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Holy Name Cathedral - Chicago,IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/31/2008 last visited: 12/06/2015 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Holy Name Cathedral - Chicago, IL in Cathedrals The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chicago. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/28/2008 last visited: 03/09/2012 |
view gallery SE0.6 km | Holy Name Cathedral - Chicago, IL in Roman Catholic Churches The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chicago. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/29/2008 last visited: 03/09/2012 |
view gallery E0.6 km | 900 North Michigan - Chicago, Illinois, USA in Skyscrapers The "Bloomingdale's building" houses a shopping mall, offices and private apartments. posted by: netdust location: Illinois date approved: 12/24/2014 last visited: never |
view gallery E0.6 km | Drake Hotel - Chicago, IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Drake Hotel is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. It has been the first choice of celebrities and heads of state since its opening in 1920. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 09/05/2008 last visited: 08/08/2014 |
view gallery S0.6 km | New Jackson Hotel - Chicago, IL in Neon Signs Roaches check in... and then stay! posted by: Team Farkle 7 location: Illinois date approved: 06/28/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery E0.8 km | John Hancock Center, Chicago, IL in Philatelic Photographs With its tapering profile and visible structural elements, the John Hancock Center has been a distinctive feature of the Chicago skyline for over 50 years. posted by: hykesj location: Illinois date approved: 04/07/2020 last visited: never |
view gallery NE0.8 km | James Charnley House in Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Buildings Designed by Wright while in the employ of Adler and Sullivan, the Charnley house is a perfect “city house” located in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. The house was a collaboration between Wright and his Liebermeister for a Chicago lumber magnate. posted by: Darmok and Jalad location: Illinois date approved: 10/21/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery E0.8 km | John Hancock Center Waterfall - Chicago, IL in Man-made Waterfalls Located on the Michigan Avenue side of the John Hancock Building between Chestnut Street and Delaware Place. posted by: S5280ft location: Illinois date approved: 08/16/2007 last visited: 10/28/2014 |
view gallery E0.8 km | John Hancock Center in Penny Smashers A 4 die machine located in the gift shop near the observatory entrance posted by: skree location: Illinois date approved: 09/17/2008 last visited: 04/12/2021 |
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