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Independence Park
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National Register of Historic Places

Independence Park

Also known as Park #83

A district of 3 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2009
Late 19th and 20th Century RevivalsListed 2009Chicago
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About the district

Independence Park, at 3945 N. Springfield Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 18, 2009. The Register lists it for its recreation, social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 11 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS. The listing covers 7.2 acres.

What it isPark 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 · 44 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

3945 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Independence ParkStart here
  2. 2Villa Historic District (Boundary Increase)District · 0.3 mi on
  3. 3Villa Historic DistrictBungalow · 0.1 mi on
Around it

11 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BCharles N. Loucks HouseQueen Anne · Built 18890.5 miBRopp-Grabill HouseItalianate · Built 18710.6 miBSchurz, Carl, High SchoolPrairie · Built 19100.7 miBKosciuszko Park Field HouseBuilding1.3 miDHermosa Bungalow Historic DIstrictDistrict1.4 miDRavenswood Manor Historic DistrictLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals1.5 miBOld Main BuildingGeorgian Revival · Built 18941.7 miDEugene Field ParkTudor Revival1.7 miDWrightwood Bungalow Historic DistrictChicago Bungalow1.9 miDBohemian National CemeteryRenaissance Revival1.9 miDFalconer Bungalow Historic DistrictChicago Bungalow2 mi
More like it

Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.

Ravenswood Manor Historic District1.5 mi away
East Village Historic District4.3 mi away
Lindemann and Hoverson Company Showroom and Warehouse5 mi away
Columbus Park5.7 mi away

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Questions about Independence Park

Is Independence Park on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 18, 2009 (Register number 09000023).

Is Independence Park a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wrigley Field, 3.5 miles away.

Can you visit Independence Park?

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

Where can I read the history of Independence Park?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 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 28891004 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.