National Register of Historic Places
Market Square
Market Square is a historic place in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000054.
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About this place
What is Market Square?
Pullman National Historical Park is a historic district located in Chicago, Illinois, which in the 19th century was the first model, planned industrial community in the United States. The district had its origins in the manufacturing plans and organization of the Pullman Company and became one of the most well-known company towns in the United States, as well as the scene of the violent 1894 Pullman strike. It was built for George Pullman as a place to produce the Pullman railroad-sleeping cars.
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Listing details
- Name
- Market Square
- City
- Chicago
- County
- Cook County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- October 8, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000054
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.69100, -87.60717
When was Market Square listed on the National Register?
Market Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1969.
Where is Market Square located?
Market Square is located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 41.69100, -87.60717. See the map above.
Is Market Square a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Market Square is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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