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Jefferson Park
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National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson Park

Also known as Thomas Jefferson Memorial Park; Jefferson Park #2; Park #94

A district of 3 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2006
Georgian RevivalListed 2006Chicago

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

About

About the district

Jefferson Park, at 4822 N. Long Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 2006. The Register lists it for its recreation, social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian Revival, as it does for 37 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 Illinois, 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 · 37 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Jefferson Park

4822 N. Long Ave., Chicago

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

8 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

More like it

Georgian Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian Revival.

Memories of Jefferson Park

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Questions about Jefferson Park

Is Jefferson Park on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 2006 (Register number 06000679).

Is Jefferson Park a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Frank Lloyd Wright House and Studio, 5.6 miles away.

Can you visit Jefferson Park?

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.

Where can I read the history of Jefferson 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 28891002 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.