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'''Palmer Park''' is an [[urban area|urban]] [[park]] located at 201 E. 111th Street on the south side of [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].
{{For|the Chicago neighborhood|Palmer Square, Chicago}}
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| location = 201 E. 111th St., Chicago, Illinois 60628
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'''Palmer Park''' is an [[urban park]] at 201 E. 111th Street on the far [[South Side (Chicago)|South Side]] of Chicago, Illinois, USA.


==History==
The park is named for [[Potter Palmer]] (1826–1902), a successful [[businessman]] and [[real estate]] [[investor]] concerned with the development of Chicago. Palmer was responsible for reclaiming the acres of swampland north of the city's business district, which were developed into the [[Lake Shore Drive]] area. He built the original baseball field for the [[Chicago Cubs|Cubs']] predecessor, the Chicago White Stockings, and built the Palmer House Hotel.
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Palmer Park was created in 1904 by the South Park Commission. Under the guidance of superintendent J. Frank Foster, the commission opened ten new neighborhood parks, including Palmer Park, in an effort to create breathing space and [[recreational]] areas in the city's crowded [[tenement]] districts. These parks were built by Olmsted Brothers [[landscape architecture|landscape architects]] and D.H. Burnham and Co. [[architects]].<ref name="Park District"/> The park is named for [[Potter Palmer]], a successful businessman and real estate investor concerned with the development of Chicago.<ref name="Park District">{{cite web|title=Palmer Park|url=http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Palmer-Park/|publisher=Chicago Park District|accessdate=April 10, 2016}}</ref> Palmer was responsible for reclaiming the acres of swampland north of the city's business district, which were developed into the [[Lake Shore Drive]] area. He built the original baseball field for the [[Chicago Cubs|Cubs']] predecessor, the Chicago White Stockings, and built the Palmer House Hotel.


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In 1934, the city's 22 independent park commissions were consolidated into a new unified system, and Palmer Park became park of the [[Chicago Park District]]. Park district art director James McBurney painted three [[murals]] for Palmer Park as a [[Works Progress Administration]] project with money from the federal government. The three are: "Native Americans," "Explorers," and "Dutch settlers." Other noteworthy McBurney murals are found at the Wentworth School, Tilden High School, and Woodlawn National Bank.<ref name="Park District"/>
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Palmer Park was created in [[1904]] by the South Park Commission. Under the guidance of superintendent J. Frank Foster, the commission opened ten new neighborhood parks, including Palmer Park, in an effort to create breathing space and [[recreational]] areas in the city's crowded [[tenement]] districts. These parks were built by Olmsted Brothers [[landscape architecture|landscape architects]] and D.H. Burnham and Co. [[architects]].


==Facilities==
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In 1934 the city's 22 independent park commissions were consolidated into a new unified system, and Palmer Park became park of the [[Chicago Park District]]. Park district art director James McBurney painted three [[murals]] for Palmer Park as a [[Works Progress Administration]] project with money from the federal government. The three are: "Native Americans," "Explorers," and "Dutch settlers." Other noteworthy McBurney murals are found at the Wentworth School, Tilden High School, and Woodlawn National Bank.
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The park, located just south of [[Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy]] is open daily from dawn to dusk, with free admission. Facilities at the park include [[baseball]] fields, an indoor gym, meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and [[tennis]] courts.<ref name="Park District"/>


==References==
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The park is open daily from dawn to dusk, with free admission. Facilities at the park include [[baseball]] fields, an indoor [[gym]], meeting rooms, an outdoor [[swimming pool]], and [[tennis]] courts.
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{{Chicago Parks}}
==External links==
{{Chicago Landmark districts}}
*[http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.detail/object_id/8D9D88CE-F9A2-426C-95BB-CE126141B009.cfm Chicago Park District website page on Palmer Park]
{{Chicago}}
*[http://www.gocitykids.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=89853 Gocitykids.com page on Palmer Park]
{{National Register of Historic Places}}
*[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=a9YMtYBOTLCcdCU2TPs6Vg%3d%3d&longitude=nG8AFa6ggfqrbHRMjAcoIg%3d%3d&name=Palmer%20Park&country=US&address=201%20E%20111th%20St&city=Chicago&state=IL&zipcode=60628&phone=312%2d747%2d6576&spurl=0&&q=Palmer%20Park&qc=City%20Government Map of Palmer Park] at [[MapQuest]]
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*[http://www.terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=12&Z=16&X=560&Y=5769&W=1&qs=201+111th%7cChicago%7cIllinois%7c&Addr=201+E+111th+St%2c+Chicago%2c+IL+60628-4339&ALon=-87.6181750&ALat=41.6927000 Aerial view of Palmer Park] at [[TerraServer-USA]]


[[Category:Parks in Chicago]]
[[Category:South Side, Chicago]]
[[Category:Historic districts in Chicago]]

[[Category:Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Chicago]]
Palmer Park is NOT the same as Palmer Square which is located on the northwest side in the Logan Square neighborhood.
[[Category:Works Progress Administration in Illinois]]
[[Category:Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois]]
[[Category:1904 establishments in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 05:38, 26 August 2023

For the Chicago neighborhood, see Palmer Square, Chicago.
Palmer Park
Palmer Park (Chicago) is located in Chicago metropolitan area
Palmer Park (Chicago)
Palmer Park (Chicago) is located in Illinois
Palmer Park (Chicago)
Palmer Park (Chicago) is located in the United States
Palmer Park (Chicago)
Standort201 E. 111th St., Chicago, Illinois 60628
Area40.5 acres (16.4 ha)
ArchitectD.H Burnham and Co.; Olmstead Bros
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts
MPSChicago Park District MPS
NRHP reference No.07000855[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 30, 2007

Palmer Park is an urban park at 201 E. 111th Street on the far South Side of Chicago, Illinois, USA.

History

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Palmer Park was created in 1904 by the South Park Commission. Under the guidance of superintendent J. Frank Foster, the commission opened ten new neighborhood parks, including Palmer Park, in an effort to create breathing space and recreational areas in the city's crowded tenement districts. These parks were built by Olmsted Brothers landscape architects and D.H. Burnham and Co. architects.[2] The park is named for Potter Palmer, a successful businessman and real estate investor concerned with the development of Chicago.[2] Palmer was responsible for reclaiming the acres of swampland north of the city's business district, which were developed into the Lake Shore Drive area. He built the original baseball field for the Cubs' predecessor, the Chicago White Stockings, and built the Palmer House Hotel.

In 1934, the city's 22 independent park commissions were consolidated into a new unified system, and Palmer Park became park of the Chicago Park District. Park district art director James McBurney painted three murals for Palmer Park as a Works Progress Administration project with money from the federal government. The three are: "Native Americans," "Explorers," and "Dutch settlers." Other noteworthy McBurney murals are found at the Wentworth School, Tilden High School, and Woodlawn National Bank.[2]

Facilities

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The park, located just south of Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy is open daily from dawn to dusk, with free admission. Facilities at the park include baseball fields, an indoor gym, meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and tennis courts.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d "Palmer Park". Chicago Park District. Retrieved April 10, 2016.

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