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Berger Park
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National Register of Historic Places

Berger Park

Also known as Park No. 1255

A district of 4 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2010
American Four SquareListed 2010Chicago
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About the district

Berger Park, at 6205-47 N. Sheridan Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 12, 2010. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as American Four Square, as it does for 1 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS. The listing covers 3.3 acres.

What it isPark in Chicago. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 47 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

6205-47 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Berger ParkStart here
  2. 2Mundelein College Skyscraper BuildingBuilt 1930 · 0.1 mi on
Around it

8 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BJohn Gauler HousesPrairie School0.6 miDEdgewater Glen Historic DistrictDistrict0.6 miBThe Episcopal Church of the Atonement and Parish HouseGothic Revival · Built 18900.7 miDBryn Mawr Avenue Historic District (Additional Documentation)Tudor Revival0.9 miBTheodore Rozek HouseAmerican Four-Square · Built 19080.9 miBBuilding at 5510 North SheridanRenaissance Revival · Built 19271 miBManor HouseTudor Revival1 miBEdgewater Beach ApartmentsClassical Revival · Built 19241 mi

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Questions about Berger Park

Is Berger Park on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 12, 2010 (Register number 09001225).

Is Berger Park a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Charles Gates Dawes House, 3.3 miles away.

Can you visit Berger Park?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Berger Park?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28890801 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.