Rosehill Cemetery Administration Building and Entry Gate - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 59.196 W 087° 40.517
16T E 444062 N 4648508
Historic entry gate to the largest cemetery in Chicago.
Waymark Code: WMHYT
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
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This stone entry gate and administrative building were designed by William W.Boyington and was built of Joliet limestone in 1865. Boyington was the architect for many projects in Chicago area including the well known Old Chicago Water Tower.
Street address:
5600 N. Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, Illinois

County / Borough / Parish: Cook County

Year listed: 1975

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Recreation And Culture

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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