Location: In Lincoln Park at North Avenue and Dearborn Parkway
New Monument and Garden Refurbishing: Planning in Progress
Original Monument Restoration Status: Completed in 1989
Original Restoration Project Credits: The Chicago Park District, the Lincoln Park Conservancy, Buss Landscaping, Rudnick Contracting, and Downstate Restoration.
Rededication Ceremony: July 13, 1989
Project Awards:
- Monument designated a Chicago Historic Landmark in 2001
- American Society of Landscape Architects, Illinois Chapter – 1990 Public Recognition Award (Garden)
- Illinois Landscape Contractors Association – 1992 Gold Award for Commercial Landscape Construction (Garden)
Our appreciation to Adopt-A-Monument donor Sara Lee Corporation for making the monument conservation possible, and to Credit Agricole for their leadership gift to the Garden.