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Garfield Park
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National Register of Historic Places

Garfield Park

Also known as Central Park; Park #204

A district of 9 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1993
Exotic RevivalListed 1993Chicago
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About

About the district

Garfield Park, at 100 N. Central Park Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 31, 1993. The Register lists it for its landscape design, recreation, architecture and social history, at the national level. The district takes in 9 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS. The listing covers 184.7 acres.

What it isBotanical garden in Chicago, United States of America. 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 · 72 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

100 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Garfield ParkStart here
  2. 2Flower, Lucy, Technical High School for GirlsBuilding · next door
Around it

5 more Register listings within a mile

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

BChicago Telephone Company Kedzie ExchangeClassical Revival · Built 19070.5 miBMidwest Athletic ClubBuilding0.5 miBPatrick J. King HousePrairie School · Built 19010.5 miBGuyon HotelBuilding0.6 miBLegler, Henry E., Regional Branch of the Chicago Public LibraryBeaux Arts0.7 mi

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Questions about Garfield Park

Is Garfield Park on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 31, 1993 (Register number 93000837).

Is Garfield Park a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sears, Roebuck and Company Complex, 1.2 miles away.

Can you visit Garfield Park?

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

Where can I read the history of Garfield Park?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 72 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 28891032 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.