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.

PnPPhat S. • January 16, 2012The blues are the roots of all American music.

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.

Clarke House Museum • June 3, 2011Clarke House Museum partners with Glessner House to offer tours Wed-Sun! You get a great deal: combo tour of both houses for $15. Senior and student rates available too. Great houses, great history!

Amanda • May 28, 2012Awesome lake breeze

Explore Chicago • August 17, 2011Situated on this stretch of the former ‘record row,’ Vee-Jay Records was the largest, most successful R&B label of its time, and recorded blues greats like Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and others.

Explore Chicago • February 1, 2010The interior of Nate's Deli (now closed), was replicated on a Hollywood Set for Aretha Franklin's scenes in "The Blues Brothers" (1980).

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 • January 29, 20102 granite blocks mark the former spot of the Illinois Central Depot, or the Black Ellis Island, where thousands 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

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

Brianna P. • November 27, 2011Sweet location for filming a short film or photoshoot.

Kyle H. • November 5, 2011Check out Flacos tacos for quick and wallet friendly food.