National Register of Historic Places

Shedd, John G., Aquarium

Shedd, John G., Aquarium is a historic place in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000820.

Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisListed February 27, 1987NRIS #87000820★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Shedd, John G., Aquarium?

Shedd Aquarium is a public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is one of the oldest continually operating non-governmental aquariums in the U.S.

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Listing details

Name
Shedd, John G., Aquarium
City
Chicago
County
Cook County
Listed on the National Register
February 27, 1987
NRIS reference number
87000820
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.86768, -87.61397
When was Shedd, John G., Aquarium listed on the National Register?

Shedd, John G., Aquarium was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.

Where is Shedd, John G., Aquarium located?

Shedd, John G., Aquarium is located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 41.86768, -87.61397. See the map above.

Is Shedd, John G., Aquarium a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Shedd, John G., Aquarium is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.