Pulaski Park (Chicago) Explained

Pulaski Park and Fieldhouse
Designated Other1 Name:Chicago Landmark
Designated Other1 Date:July 29, 2003
Designated Other1 Abbr:CL
Designated Other1 Link:Chicago Landmark
Designated Other1 Color:
  1. aaccff
Location:1419 W Blackhawk Street, Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates:41.9058°N -87.6631°W
Built:1912–14
Architect:W.C. Zimmerman
Architecture:Tudor Revival
Added:August 13, 1981
Refnum:81000217

Pulaski Park is a park in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1912, and was named after American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski.

Pulaski Park derives its name from the historic park and fieldhouse that was designed by Jens Jensen between 1912 and 1914. 1,200 people were displaced, leading to the razing of a number of buildings while others were moved to nearby locations in the neighborhood.[1]

The park and fieldhouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1981.[2] It became an official Chicago Landmark on July 29, 2003.[3]

The neighborhood in the park's vicinity within West Town is called Pulaski Park after the park.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chicago Park District: Pulaski Park . 2024-06-10.
  2. http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Historic_Preservation/Publications/National_Register_02_2009.pdf Chicago listings on the National Register of Historic Places
  3. Web site: Chicago Landmarks | Pulaski Park Fieldhouse . 2024-06-10.