Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago

Name: Old St. Patrick's Church
Address: 700 W Adams St, Chicago, 60661-3512, United States
Telephone: +1 312-648-1021

#154 among attractions in Chicago

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Old St. Patrick's Church, also known as St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and commonly known as Old St. Pat's, is a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 700 West Adams Street, it has been described as the "cornerstone of Irish culture" in Chicago. The main church building is one of a handful of structures remaining in the city that predate the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, and is the city's oldest standing church building. ()

Built: 1854 (170 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 41°52'46"N, 87°38'40"W

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700 W Adams StWest Side (Near West Side)Chicago 60661-3512 United States

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+1 312-648-1021

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Old St. Patrick's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: UIC Pavilion, National Hellenic Museum, Civic Opera House, Cadillac Palace Theatre.

0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UIC Pavilion, Chicago
18 min walk • The UIC Pavilion, a dynamic sports venue nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago, United States, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant athletic and entertainment scene. This versatile arena, situated within the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, is...
~1090 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Hellenic Museum, Chicago
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Greektown, the National Hellenic Museum stands as a tribute to the rich heritage of Greek culture and its influence on America. This modern institution, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Hellenic history, art,...
0.4 miNE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Civic Opera House, Chicago
11 min walk • The Civic Opera House, also called Lyric Opera House is an opera house located at 20 North Wacker Drive in Chicago. The Civic's main performance space, named for Ardis Krainik, seats 3,563, making it the second-largest opera auditorium in North America, after the Metropolitan Opera House.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
18 min walk • The Cadillac Palace Theatre is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander company. It is located at 151 West Randolph Street in the Chicago Loop area.
~1880 ftE
Bridge
Jackson Boulevard Bridge, Chicago
10 min walk • The Jackson Boulevard Bridge is a Pratt deck truss, fixed-trunnion, bascule bridge that spans the Chicago River at Jackson Boulevard in downtown Chicago. It was built in 1915 and is 273 feet in length.
~1180 ftNE
Bridge, Opera, Concerts and shows
Lyric Opera, Chicago
6 min walk • The Madison Street Bridge, also known as the Lyric Opera Bridge, is a 1922 bascule bridge that spans the South Branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Van Buren Street Bridge, Chicago
11 min walk • The Van Buren Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is the sixth bridge at this location and carrying this name, and was completed in 1956.
~1740 ftE
Bridge
Adams Street Bridge, Chicago
9 min walk • The Adams Street Bridge is a bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~1750 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Kavi Gupta Gallery, Chicago
9 min walk • Kavi Gupta is a contemporary art gallery owned by gallerist Kavi Gupta. Headquartered in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, the gallery operates multiple exhibition spaces as well as Kavi Gupta Editions, a publishing imprint and bookstore. Kavi Gupta opened in Chicago in 2000.
~740 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Greektown, Chicago
4 min walk • Greektown is a social and dining district, located on the Near West Side of the United States' city of Chicago, Illinois. Today, Greektown consists mostly of restaurants and businesses, although a cultural museum and an annual parade and festival still remain in the neighborhood.
0.4 miE
Chicago school architecture
Gage Group Buildings, Chicago
11 min walk • The Gage Group Buildings consist of three buildings located at 18, 24 and 30 S. Michigan Avenue, between Madison Street and Monroe Street, in Chicago, Illinois. They were built from 1890–1899, designed by Holabird & Roche for the three millinery firms - Gage, Keith and Ascher. The building at 18 S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old St. Patrick's Church open?

Old St. Patrick's Church is open:

Monday 8 am - 11 am
Tuesday 8 am - 11 am
Wednesday 8 am - 11 am
Thursday 8 am - 11 am
Friday 8 am - 11 am
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Old St. Patrick's Church?

Nearby attractions include Greektown, Chicago (4 min walk), Presidential Towers, Chicago (5 min walk), Batcolumn, Chicago (5 min walk), National Hellenic Museum, Chicago (6 min walk).

How to get to Old St. Patrick's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old St. Patrick's Church:

Bus

Jackson & Desplaines • Lines: 126 (3 min walk)
Halsted & Monroe • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)

Train

Chicago Union Station (8 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (10 min walk)

Metro

Clinton • Lines: Blue, Green, Pink (12 min walk)
UIC-Halsted • Lines: Blue (10 min walk)