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The Forum
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National Register of Historic Places

The Forum

Listed as “Forum, The” · Also known as Forum Hall

On the National Register since 20197 years
Listed 2019Chicago

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

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About The Forum

The Forum, at 318-328 E. 43rd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 16, 2019. The Register lists it for its recreation, politics, social history and architecture, at the local level.

What it isHistoric building in Chicago, Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

318-328 E. 43rd St., Chicago · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

Around it

5 more Register listings within half a mile

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

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Questions about The Forum

Is The Forum on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 16, 2019 (Register number 100003646).

Is The Forum a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams House, 0.2 miles away.

Can you visit The Forum?

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) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.