Suggestions for Historic and Protected Site near Armour Square, Chicago

Derrick H. • April 7, 2013Get a feel for what it was like to step up to the plate at Old Comiskey Park. Know that legends once had at bats where you are now standing.

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010The building now houses the Blues Heaven Foundation, begun by blues legend Willie Dixon to promote blues history and support working musicians. Stop in for a tour to experience the history yourself.

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010In the 1920's and '30s, this is where you’d come strut your stuff as music poured from the theaters, cabarets and nightclubs, like the Pekin Theater where the top blues singers of the day performed.

Eliane v. • October 13, 2012[J.R. Roberts, 1870] Designed in the Victorian Chateauesque style - which combines classical & French motifs - the house has been lovingly restored with historica accuracy.

Eliane v. • October 13, 2012[Henry Hobson Richardson, 1887] The radical design of this home created an American style of architecture that influenced the work of Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright and others.

Amanda • May 28, 2012Awesome lake breeze

Christy Boyce G. • September 22, 2011Its for sale! Yes you can buy an historic building!

Explore Chicago • February 1, 2010Blues singer & guitarist John Lee Hooker was filmed live singing "Boom, Boom" in the middle of the bustling Maxwell Street Market, outside of Nate's Deli (formerly at 807 W. Maxwell St, now closed).

U.S. Soccer • March 22, 2011There was a time when Prairie Avenue, from 16th to 22nd streets, was the “Fifth Avenue” of the Midwest. In 1979, the area was designated an historical district.

Explore Chicago • August 17, 2011Two granite blocks mark the former spot of the Illinois Central Depot, or the Black Ellis Island, where 1000s of southern African Americans arrived to start new lives in Chicago - the Promised Land.

Kelah J. • May 15, 2014The most incredible and moving experience you'll ever have in your life. It was definitely something to check off your bucket list.

Ashland T. • October 8, 2013This is the official name of that area. I wish Foursquare had a 'statue' function. Is not really a sculpture garden, and it's more than just public art ha

Serena M. • March 3, 2012Dope location to Graff your little heart out.....just don't get caught.

Kathy C. • January 6, 2020The restored historic lobby is so beautiful!

Katherine C. • June 10, 2012Great job to organizers! Fantastic festival