Pulaski Park (Chicago) facts for kids
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Pulaski Park and Fieldhouse
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 Location in Central Chicago
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| Location | 1419 W Blackhawk Street, Chicago, Illinois |
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| Area | 3.8 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Built | 1912–14 |
| Architect | W.C. Zimmerman |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000217 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1981 |
Pulaski Park is a well-known park located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It was created in 1912 and is named after Casimir Pulaski, a brave hero from the American Revolutionary War.
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Discovering Pulaski Park's History
Pulaski Park gets its name from its historic park and fieldhouse. A fieldhouse is a building in a park that often has gyms, meeting rooms, or other facilities. This special park was designed by a famous landscape architect named Jens Jensen. He worked on the park between 1912 and 1914.
How Pulaski Park Was Created
To build Pulaski Park, some changes were made to the area. Many buildings were moved to new spots nearby, or they were taken down. This helped make space for the beautiful park that stands there today.
A Recognized Landmark
Pulaski Park and its fieldhouse are very important. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1981. This list includes places that are important to American history. Later, on July 29, 2003, the park also became an official Chicago Landmark. This means it's a special place recognized by the city of Chicago.
The Pulaski Park Neighborhood
The area around Pulaski Park is also called Pulaski Park. This neighborhood is part of a larger area in Chicago known as West Town. So, the park is so important that it gave its name to the community around it!
