Sisters of Mercy Arrive in Chicago - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 52.929 W 087° 37.504
16T E 448137 N 4636880
A sign about the history of the Sisters of Mercy religious order in Chicago.
Waymark Code: WM11RQ1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2019
Views: 3
This sign is on the facade of 8 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. It reads:
On this site, Sept. 23, 1846, the Sisters of Mercy, who provided Chicago with its first hospital, began their charitable, educational and civic services to this city
It is unknown who placed this sign or when it was placed.
County: Cook
Historical Society: Unknown
Dedication Date: Unknown
Location: The facade of 8 S. Michigan Ave
Website: [Web Link]
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