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National Register of Historic Places

The Cornelia

Listed as “Cornelia, The” · Also known as 3500 North Lake Shore Drive

On the National Register since 20224 years
Listed 2022Chicago

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About The Cornelia

The Cornelia, at 3500 North Lake Shore Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 11, 2022. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.

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Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 25 minutes

3500 North Lake Shore Dr., Chicago · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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9 more Register listings within a mile

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

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Questions about The Cornelia

Is The Cornelia on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 11, 2022 (Register number 100007997).

Is The Cornelia a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wrigley Field, 0.7 miles away.

Can you visit The Cornelia?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.