National Register of Historic Places

Victory Sculpture

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
April 29, 1986
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
86001089

About this property

Erected in 1927, the Victory Monument, is a bronze and granite sculptural monument, based on a concept by John A. Nyden, and sculpted by Leonard Crunelle. It was built to honor the Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard, an African-American unit that served with distinction in France during World War I. It may be the only memorial statue dedicated to African-American soldiers of the Great War. The memorial monument is located in the Black Metropolis-Bronzeville District in the Douglas community area on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1986. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on September 9, 1998. An annual Memorial Day ceremony is held at the monument.

Location

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
41.83109, -87.61747

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Sources

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When was Victory Sculpture listed on the National Register?

Victory Sculpture was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1986.

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Victory Sculpture is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

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