About this property
The Bryn Mawr Historic District ( BRIN mar ; from Welsh for 'big hill') is on the lakefront of the Edgewater neighborhood of far-north Chicago, Illinois. It extends along Bryn Mawr Avenue between Broadway and Sheridan Road. Its most prominent features are the Belle Shore Apartment Hotel, Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel, Edgewater Beach Apartments, Edgewater Presbyterian Church, Manor House, and the northernmost area of Lincoln Park. Old fashioned green lanterns and lamp posts, reminiscent of Chicago in the 1920s and 1930s, line the Bryn Mawr Historic District streets, adorned with green banners and gold lettering proudly proclaiming the neighborhood's historic significance. It was declared a historic district by the Chicago City Council due to the presence of several Chicago Landmark sites.
Location
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 95000482. It was listed on April 19, 1995.
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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 Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District?
Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Bryn Mawr Avenue Historic District?
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