About this property
Sherman Park is a 60-acre (24 ha) park in the New City neighborhood of South Side, Chicago. It was designed by renowned landscape architects John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., and celebrated Chicago architect Daniel Burnham. It opened in 1905. The park's recreational facilities include two gymnasiums, a fitness center, a swimming pool, as well as outdoor space for basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer and football. The park was named for John B. Sherman, Burnham's father-in-law and a founder of Chicago's Union Stock Yards.
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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 90000745. It was listed on May 20, 1990.
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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 Sherman Park listed on the National Register?
Sherman Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Sherman Park?
Sherman Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sherman Park?
The period of significance for Sherman Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Sherman Park?
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