About this property
Eugene Field Park is a public park located along the North Branch of the Chicago River in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago. The park is named for author Eugene Field. The park was platted, designed and constructed between 1923 and 1930, with the Clarence Hatzfeld-designed field house completed in 1930 under the auspices of the Albany Park District. The Chicago Park District was consolidated in 1934 and took over Eugene Field Park. The park has seen numerous changes and improvements over the years.
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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 06000677. It was listed on August 7, 2006.
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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 Eugene Field Park listed on the National Register?
Eugene Field Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Eugene Field Park?
Eugene Field Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eugene Field Park?
The period of significance for Eugene Field Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1923.
Can I research the history near Eugene Field Park?
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