view gallery NW0.8 km | Samuel Gompers Monument - Chicago, IL in Statues of Historic Figures On September 3, 2007, a life-size statue of Gompers was unveiled at Gompers Park which is on the northwest side of Chicago. Gompers Park was named after the labor leader in 1929. This is the first statue of a labor leader in Chicago. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/25/2011 last visited: 04/28/2020 |
view gallery N1 km | Beyond the Vines - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Occupational/Hobby Grave Stones Beyond the Vines is an outdoor columbarium (aka Eternal Luxury Skyboxes) for dedicated Chicago Cub fans. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/14/2011 last visited: 11/02/2012 |
view gallery N1 km | Resignation - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Figurative Public Sculpture The Resignation was commissioned in 1910 by Emanuel Beranek, a stock broker, for the family after the death of his father (Berankova family.) posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/17/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | The Mother - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A group of three figures. In the center, the "mother" stands with her outstretched proper right arm encircling a partially draped young boy who stands beside her, and in her proper left arm, holds a younger nude child to her chest. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/09/2011 last visited: 07/28/2018 |
view gallery N1.1 km | The Mother - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Figurative Public Sculpture A group of three figures. In the center, the "mother" stands with her outstretched proper right arm encircling a partially draped young boy who stands beside her, and in her proper left arm, holds a younger nude child to her chest. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/09/2011 last visited: 07/28/2018 |
view gallery N1.1 km | Civil War Veterans Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, stands atop a tall tiered base, holding a flag in his proper left hand and a rifle in his proper right hand. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/08/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | Civil War Veterans Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Figurative Public Sculpture A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, stands atop a tall tiered base, holding a flag in his proper left hand and a rifle in his proper right hand. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/10/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | Civil War Veterans Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in American Civil War Monuments and Memorials A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, stands atop a tall tiered base, holding a flag in his proper left hand and a rifle in his proper right hand. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/08/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | World War I (and II) Memorial and Flag Pole - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in World War I Memorials and Monuments The monument has a 44-foot aluminum flagpole on octagonal cement base. Each side of the base has an illustration of a major point in each of the wars. The frieze depicts the Four Freedoms. Located near the entrance. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/27/2017 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | World War I and II Memorial and Flag Pole - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Non-Specific Veteran Memorials The monument has a 44-foot aluminum flagpole on octagonal cement base. Each side of the base has an illustration of a major point in each of the wars. The frieze depicts the Four Freedoms. Located near the entrance. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | Hiker - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, holding a rifle in both hands across the front of his body. He stands atop a Wasuau Red Granite boulder. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/09/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | Hiker monument - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Spanish-American War Memorials A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, holding a rifle in both hands across the front of his body. He stands atop a Wasuau Red Granite boulder. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/09/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | Hiker monument - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Figurative Public Sculpture A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, holding a rifle in both hands across the front of his body. He stands atop a Wasuau Red Granite boulder. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/10/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.1 km | Bohemian National Cemetery - Chicago, IL in Worldwide Cemeteries The Bohemian National Cemetery of Chicago is a Fraternal not for profit cemetery founded in 1877 by Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak immigrants and their descendants to provide a dignified place for burials free of religious restraints. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 12/05/2011 last visited: 02/01/2012 |
view gallery N1.1 km | Bohemian National Cemetery - Chicago, IL in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Bohemian National Cemetery of Chicago is a Fraternal not for profit cemetery founded in 1877 by Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak immigrants and their descendants to provide a dignified place for burials free of religious restraints. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 12/04/2011 last visited: 11/02/2012 |
view gallery N1.3 km | Kuchar Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform with wide-brimmed hat, stands at parade rest. He originally held an object, possible a rifle, now mostly broken off, in his proper left hand. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.3 km | Bartos Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform, holding binoculars at his side in his proper right hand. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/15/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.3 km | Bartizal Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A figure of a sailor, dressed in uniform, stands with proper left arm resting on his hip. He stands on a base with a gravemarker and urn. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery NE1.3 km | Learn of Me - North Park College campus, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures Figure of Christ dressed in long robes. He stands with his large hands cupped in front of him. The figure appears elongated with very low surface detailing. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/19/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery NE1.3 km | Learn of Me - North Park College campus, Chicago, IL in Statues of Religious Figures Figure of Christ dressed in long robes. He stands with his large hands cupped in front of him. The figure appears elongated with very low surface detailing. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/19/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery NE1.3 km | Northeastern Illinois University Peace Pole - Chicago, IL in Peace Poles Six sider planted by Teachers of Experiential and Adventure Methodology (TEAM), a program of the University's College of Education. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/01/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery NE1.3 km | Northeastern Illinois University Peace Labyrinth - Chicago, IL in Labyrinths A small labyrinth marked with stones, crafted by Teachers of Experiential and Adventure Methodology (TEAM), a program of the University's College of Education. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 10/01/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.3 km | Kokoska Memorial - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A figure of a soldier, dressed in uniform with cap and boots, stands at parade rest with rifle at his side, atop a tiered, inscribed base. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.3 km | Anton Cermak mausoleum - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Mausoleums An art deco mausoleum for the assassinated Mayor of Chicago. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 02/04/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery N1.3 km | Anton Cermak - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL in Grave of a Famous Person An art deco mausoleum for the assassinated Mayor of Chicago. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 11/11/2011 last visited: never |
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