About this property
Armour Square is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States, located on the city's South Side. It includes Chinatown and the CHA Wentworth Gardens housing project. Armour Square is bordered by Bridgeport to the west, Pilsen to the northwest, Douglas and Grand Boulevard to the east and southeast, and with the Near South Side bordering the area to the north, and Fuller Park bordering its southernmost boundary, along Pershing Road.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03000789. It was listed on August 18, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Armour Square listed on the National Register?
Armour Square was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Armour Square?
Armour Square is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Armour Square?
The period of significance for Armour Square is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Armour Square?
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