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|   Ping Tom Memorial Park Boardwalk - Chicago, IL
in Non-Coastal Boardwalks This boardwalk carries walkers along the bank of the south branch of the Chicago River. posted by:  libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/07/2020 last visited: never |
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|  Mural by Caitlin Cole - Chicago, IL
in Murals This stylized mural features elements of the Chicago flag. It is located in a shopping center in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/25/2019 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  FIRST - Chinese-American Female Judge in Illinois
in First of its Kind This is a statue of Laura Cha-Yu Liu, a prominent Chinese-American in Chicago with several firsts to her name. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/06/2020 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE0.6 km | Wildflower Mural - Chicago, IL in Murals This fantastical mural of wildflowers with eyes is outside of the Roosevelt Icon movie theatre at the Roosevelt Collection shops. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/25/2019 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.6 km | Between the Mountains and the Water - Chicago, IL in Murals A mural inspired by Chinese silk landscape paintings in Chicago's Ping Tom Memorial Park. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/09/2020 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.8 km | Golden Mural - Chicago, IL in Murals One of several murals in Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chicago's Chinatown. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/09/2020 last visited: never |
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|  Pillar of Fire - Chicago, IL
in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A bronze, 33 foot sculpture of three stylized, intertwined flames entitled Pillar of Fire by sculptor Egon Weiner was erected in 1961 on this point of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. posted by:  adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/26/2009 last visited: 06/15/2022 |
 view galleryNW0.8 km |  Chicago Fire Academy
in Firehouses The Academy now sits on the grounds where the Great Chicago Fire allegedly began, also marked by a sculpture of flame reaching skyward. In the 1870's, this area used to be densly populated with wooden structures. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/10/2008 last visited: 06/15/2022 |
 view galleryNW0.8 km |  Pillar of Fire - Chicago Fire Academy, Chicago, IL
in Abstract Public Sculptures A bronze, 33 foot sculpture of stylized flames entitled Pillar of Fire by sculptor Egon Weiner was erected in 1961 on this point of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/10/2008 last visited: 06/15/2022 |
 view galleryNW0.8 km |  Heroes of 9/11 Luminary Tribute - Chicago Fire Academy, Chicago, IL
in 9/11 Memorial Sites A poster of the firefighter victims and display of helmets inside the Academy, completed Sept 11, 2006. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/10/2008 last visited: 06/15/2022 |
 view galleryNW0.8 km |  Chicago Fire Department Memorial - Chicago, IL
in Firefighter Memorials The emblem of the Chicago Fire Department in the ground at the SW corner of the Chicago Fire Academy grounds.
posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/12/2008 last visited: 06/15/2022 |
 view galleryNW0.8 km |  Chicago Fire Academy - memorial of point of origin of the Chicago Fire of 1871
in Famous Fires The Academy now sits on the grounds where the Great Chicago Fire allegedly began, also marked by a sculpture of flame reaching skyward. In the 1870's, this area used to be densely populated with wooden structures. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/10/2008 last visited: 06/15/2022 |
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|  Schoenhofen Brewery Historic District - Chicago, IL
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Remnants of the pre-Prohibition era Schoenhofen Brewery, first erected at 18th and Canalport in 1862, are still impressive. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/11/2016 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW0.8 km |  Schoenhofen Brewery Historic District, Blues Brothers Orphanage - Chicago, IL
in Movie Locations Jake and Elwood turn the Bluesmobile north between the old brewery powerhouse and administration building on their way to visit "St. Helen of the Blessed Shroud Orphanage." posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/18/2016 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.8 km |  Ping Tom - Chicago, IL
in Statues of Historic Figures A bust of civic leader Ping Tom in Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/08/2020 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.8 km |  Four Dragon Gateway - Chicago, IL
in Freestanding Columns These columns stand at the entrance to Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chicago's Chinatown. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/17/2020 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.8 km |  YAH Welcome to Chinatown - Chicago, IL
in 'You Are Here' Maps A You Are Here map in the Chinatown neighborhood of Chicago. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/09/2020 last visited: never |
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| Maxwell Street Historic District - Chicago, IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The former Jewish open market and home of Chicago blues performers is now marked by upscale establishments and historical plaques and small sculptures. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 01/11/2014 last visited: never |
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|  Chinatown - Chicago, IL
in Pergolas This decorative pergola points the way to a nearby park. posted by: libbykc location: Illinois date approved: 12/06/2020 last visited: never |
 view galleryW1 km |  UIC Skyspace - Chicago, IL
in Odd-Shaped Buildings UIC Skyspace takes the form of a 26-foot-high by 43-foot-wide elliptical chamber designed for viewing the complex interplay of sky, light and atmosphere. Located in Earl L. Neal Plaza. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/11/2008 last visited: 05/21/2011 |
 view galleryS1 km |  South Branch Chicago River at near Canal St.
in Vertical Lift Bridges Big and beautiful. :) Thanks to MapLady for the 'Heads Up' on the category! posted by: Panther in the Den location: Illinois date approved: 01/08/2006 last visited: 09/02/2020 |
 view galleryNE1.1 km |  Lakeside Press Building doorway relief - Chicago, IL
in Frieze Art Native American Chief with Chicago's historic Fort Dearborn, flanked by lions, over doorway. Additional similar higher up. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 12/18/2017 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE1.1 km | Dearborn Station - Chicago, IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This Romanesque Revival-style station symbolized the burgeoning railroad industry in America and Chicago's role as the hub of that industry. Also known as Polk Street Station.
posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 08/27/2008 last visited: 10/14/2015 |
 view galleryNE1.1 km |  Dearborn Street Station - Chicago, IL
in Train Stations/Depots This Romanesque Revival-style station symbolized the burgeoning railroad industry in America and Chicago's role as the hub of that industry. At 47 W. Polk St. in downtown Chicago. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/25/2008 last visited: 10/14/2015 |
 view galleryNE1.1 km |  Yolk - Michigan Ave. - Chicago, Illinois
in Independent Breakfast Spots A wide selection with ample seating. posted by: GT.US location: Illinois date approved: 06/02/2008 last visited: 05/03/2015 |
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