Edison Park
About the district
Edison Park, at 6755 N. Northwest Hwy., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 21, 2007. The Register lists it for its recreation, social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, as it does for 20 other Illinois listings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS.
What it isPark in 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗Finding Edison Park
6755 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements.
Memories of Edison Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Edison Park
Is Edison Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 21, 2007 (Register number 07000990).
Is Edison Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kennicott's Grove, 5.7 miles away.
Can you visit Edison Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Edison Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 28891006 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.