Elks National Veterans Memorial

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2750 N Lakeview Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
+1 (773) 755-4700
http://www.elks.org
A monument in the truest sense, the Elks National Memorial was built in 1926 to honor Americans whose profound sacrifices for the nation can never be recognized by mere words. With its massive dome, heroic sculptures and intricately detailed friezes, the Memorial is a distinctively American interpretation of classical greatness.

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Padma A.
9/16/2025

Spectacular architecture and stunningly maintained.... Very little known about it by the locals . I have lived in Chicago for 26 years and always wondered what this beautiful building was but...

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Bri R.
5/27/2024

Stunning! A bit of history I didn't even realize we had here in Chicago. Free to visit (there's a donation box at the front) and the staff was very sweet. Someone was giving brief tours with more...

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Jada l.
6/14/2024

We loved the memorial itself but the staff or better yet the experience was disappointing. My friend and I came in a couple days prior to check if we could take pictures for her birthday they...

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Miss A.
10/21/2019

Impressive is an understatement. Visited during Open House Chicago weekend and it was every bit an architectural marvel, an interior design masterpiece of historical significance, and an honorable...

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Terry P.
8/26/2023

A lovely spot in the heart of Chicago. So many unique items and beauty everywhere you look. A must do!

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