Six Corners Historic Markers - Chicago, IL
Posted by: adgorn
N 41° 57.211 W 087° 44.816
16T E 438095 N 4644885
A series of five historical markers recently placed by the Six Corners Shopping District Association highlighting the rich history of this Chicago northwest side area.
Waymark Code: WMDEHE
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2012
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"Six Corners" is the local name for the area around the intersection of Milwaukee Ave., Cicero Ave. and Irving Park Road on the northwest side of Chicago. Long anchored by a Sears store at this intersection, this area has served as a strong commercial district surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Recently the Six Corners Association placed a series of 5 informational kiosks on the sidewalk at key points in the area. These display historic timelines, photos and information. The themes of the kiosks are:
1) From portage to pavement (at Laporte & Irving)
2) A tavern, talkies and a tollbooth (at Milwaukee & Cuyler)
3) Fresh start, new opportunities on Chicago's frontier (NW corner of Milwaukee & Irving)
4) Crossroads creates a commercial powerhouse (SW corner of Milwaukee & Irving)
5) Sears: Retail innovator, Art Moderne masterpiece (NE corner of Milwaukee & Irving - coordinates of this waymark)
Also included on each kiosk is a current map of the shopping district. The 5 kiosks are within walking distance. Parking available on the street.
County: Cook
Historical Society: Six Corners Association
Dedication Date: 2011
Location: area of intersection of Milwaukee Ave., Cicero Ave. and Irving Park Road on the northwest side of Chicago
Website: [Web Link]
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