Michigan–Wacker Historic District facts for kids
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Michigan–Wacker Historic District
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North of Michigan Avenue Bridge
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 Location in Chicago metropolitan area
Location in Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Area | 29.5 acres (119,000 m2) |
| Architect | Holabird & Roche |
| Architectural style | Gothic, Skyscraper |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001124 |
| Added to NRHP | November 15, 1978 |
The Michigan–Wacker Historic District is a special area in Chicago, Illinois. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place in American history.
This district includes parts of the Chicago Loop and Near North Side areas. These are like different neighborhoods in Chicago. The district is famous for the Chicago River and two bridges that cross it. It also has eleven tall buildings, called high-rises and skyscrapers. These buildings were built in the 1920s.
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Famous Buildings and Landmarks
The Michigan–Wacker Historic District has many important buildings. Some of these are called Chicago Landmarks. This means they are officially recognized for their history or beauty.
Here are some of the famous buildings in the district:
- 333 North Michigan
- London Guarantee Building (360 North Michigan)
- Carbide & Carbon Building (230 North Michigan)
- Michigan Avenue Bridge
- 35 East Wacker
- Mather Tower (75 East Wacker)
- Tribune Tower (435 North Michigan)
Other Important Places
There are other cool spots in the district too. Pioneer Court is a public plaza. It's a great place to meet up.
The Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite is also here. This is a very important place. It's where Chicago's first permanent home was built. Because of its history, it's a National Historic Landmark.
The Wrigley Building (410 North Michigan) is another well-known building. It has a unique clock tower.
Across the Michigan Avenue Bridge was the old site of Fort Dearborn. This was a US Army post built in 1803. To the west, you can find the Heald Square Monument. This statue honors George Washington and others who helped fund the American Revolution.
Streets and Architecture
The district covers parts of several streets. These include North Michigan Avenue, East Wacker Drive, North Wabash Avenue, and East South Water Street. Other streets are Rush Street, Hubbard, Illinois, and Kinzie.
Most of the important buildings are on Michigan Avenue. Their addresses range from 230 North Michigan to 505 North Michigan.
Multilevel Streets
Some streets in the district are special. Michigan, Wacker, and East South Water are all multilevel streets in Chicago. This means they have different levels for traffic. It's like having a street on top of another street!
Building Styles
The tall buildings in this district are known for their cool designs. Many of them show off Gothic architecture or Baroque architecture. You can also see buildings in the Art Deco style. These styles make the buildings look unique and impressive.
The Michigan–Wacker Historic District is just north of another historic area. This one is called the Historic Michigan Boulevard District.
History of the District
The Michigan–Wacker Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1978. This recognition helps protect its important buildings and history for future generations.
