Hamilton Park
Also known as Park #9
About the district
Hamilton Park, at 513 W. 72nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 20, 1995. The Register lists it for its landscape design, architecture, recreation and social history, at the national level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts, as it does for 16 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS. The listing covers 30 acres.
What it isUrban park in Chicago. 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 · 37 MB · National Archives↗Finding Hamilton Park
513 W. 72nd St., 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.
Beaux Arts style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Beaux Arts.
Memories of Hamilton Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hamilton Park
Is Hamilton Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 20, 1995 (Register number 95000487).
Is Hamilton Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Taft, Lorado, Midway Studios, 2.4 miles away.
Can you visit Hamilton Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Hamilton Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 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 28891026 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.