Palmer Park
Also known as Park No. 13
About the district
Palmer Park, at 201 E. 111th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 30, 2007. The Register lists it for its recreation, social history, architecture and landscape design, at the local level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts Classicism, 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 40.5 acres.
What it isPublic park in Chicago, Illinois, United States. 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 · 38 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
201 E. 111th St., Chicago · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Beaux Arts Classicism style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Beaux Arts Classicism.
Memories of Palmer Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Palmer Park
Is Palmer Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 30, 2007 (Register number 07000855).
Is Palmer Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pullman Historic District, 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit Palmer Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Palmer Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 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 28891016 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.