Cornell Square
Also known as Park No. 5
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About the district
Cornell Square, at 1809 W 50th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 11, 2005. The Register lists it for its recreation, social history, architecture and landscape design, at the local level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts Classicism, as it does for 11 other Illinois listings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS. The listing covers 2.3 acres.
What it isPublic park in the New City community area of Chicago, Illinois. 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 · 35 MB · National Archives↗1905 to today
- 1905Built
- 2005Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 21 years
Finding Cornell Square
1809 W 50th St., Chicago
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Beaux Arts Classicism style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Beaux Arts Classicism.
Memories of Cornell Square
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Cornell Square
Is Cornell Square on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 11, 2005 (Register number 05000875).
Is Cornell Square a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Stone Gate of Chicago Union Stockyards, 1.6 miles away.
Can you visit Cornell Square?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Cornell Square?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 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 28891014 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.