Chicago Tribute Markers of Distinction

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Chicago, IL 60686

Chicago Tribute Markers of Distinction honors notable Chicagoans by designating the locations where they lived or worked, contributing to the historical narrative of the city. Established in 1997, the program has erected eighty markers that link contemporary Chicago with its influential figures and events.

This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Chicago Cultural Center Foundation, the Chicago Tribune Foundation, and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The markers serve to celebrate and acknowledge the lasting impact of these individuals on the city and beyond.

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Yas M.
8/10/2007

There's a plaque on the building where he lived. A historical marker overgrown by a tree and no parking sign behind lines of cars on a street called Evergreen, where Nelson Algren spent a couple...

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