National Historic Landmark

Lincoln Park Lily Pool

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
February 17, 2006
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06000235

About this property

The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, also known as Lincoln Park Lily Pool, is an important example of Prairie School landscape architecture designed by Alfred Caldwell and located at 125 W. Fullerton Parkway (between Stockton and Cannon Drives) in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. Developed in 1936–1938, it is one of Caldwell's most fully realized designs. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 6, 2002. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark on February 17, 2006.

Location

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
41.92521, -87.63382

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Lincoln Park Lily Pool listed on the National Register?

Lincoln Park Lily Pool was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Lincoln Park Lily Pool?

Lincoln Park Lily Pool is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Lincoln Park Lily Pool a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lincoln Park Lily Pool has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Lincoln Park Lily Pool?

The period of significance for Lincoln Park Lily Pool is recorded as the listed era.

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