Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Chicago

Name: Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Address: Fullerton Avenue, between N. Cannon and N. Stockton, Chicago, 60614, United States
Telephone: +1 773-883-7275

#131 among attractions in Chicago

Park, Relax in park, Nature and wildlife, Body of water, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, also known as Lincoln Park Lily Pool, is an important example of Prairie School landscape architecture designed by Alfred Caldwell and located at 125 W. Fullerton Parkway in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. Developed in 1936-38, it is one of Caldwell's most fully realized designs. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 6, 2002. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark on February 17, 2006. ()

Elevation: 587 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°55'29"N, 87°38'2"W

Address

Fullerton Avenue, between N. Cannon and N. StocktonNorth Side (Lincoln Park)Chicago 60614 United States

Contact

+1 773-883-7275

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Day trips

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Park Zoo, Kingston Mines, Ulysses S. Grant Monument, Lincoln Park Conservatory.

~1470 ftS
Free zoo with an interactive farm
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago, the Lincoln Park Zoo stands as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This cherished institution, founded in 1868, is one of the oldest zoos in North America and remains a beloved destination for both locals and visitors alike.
0.8 miW
Nightlife
Kingston Mines, Chicago
22 min walk • Kingston Mines is a blues nightclub in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The club derived its name from the Kingston Mines Theatre Company founded by June Pyskacek in 1969 and located at 2356 N. Lincoln Av. The theatre was named after the Illinois town where the father of one of its actors, Jack Wallace, worked.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Ulysses S. Grant Monument, Chicago
14 min walk • The Ulysses S. Grant Monument is a presidential memorial in Chicago, honoring American Civil War general and 18th President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant.
~330 ftSW
Botanical garden, Museum, Garden
Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago
2 min walk • Positioned near the shore of Lake Michigan, the Lincoln Park Conservatory is a conservatory and botanical garden in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Richard J. Oglesby, Chicago
11 min walk • The Richard J. Oglesby statue is a monumental statue of Richard J. Oglesby in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Dedicated in 1919, the statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle and located in the city's Lincoln Park.
0.7 miSW
Park, Sculpture
Oz Park, Chicago
17 min walk • Oz Park is a public park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of North Side, Chicago. It is located at 2021 North Burling Street, at the corner of Lincoln and Webster, just south of the Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton intersection.
0.4 miNW
Sacred and religious sites
National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Chicago
11 min walk • The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is a shrine in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, honoring the Roman Catholic saint who ministered there, Frances Xavier Cabrini. It was originally part of the now-demolished Columbus Hospital, which she founded in 1905, and where she died in 1917.
~760 ftNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago
4 min walk • The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a natural history museum located in Chicago, Illinois, and operated by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The museum traces its history to the founding of the Academy in 1857.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago
14 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton statue is a monumental statue of Alexander Hamilton in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Lincoln Park, the monument was installed in 1952, having been completed several years prior in 1939.
0.4 miS
Cafe, Nightlife
Café Brauer, Chicago
11 min walk • Café Brauer is a restaurant building and official landmark located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois, at the edge of the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was designed by Dwight H. Perkins and completed in 1908.
~760 ftNW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
Green City Market, Chicago
4 min walk • The Green City Market is a 501 not for profit organization that operates a farmers market in Chicago focusing on local and sustainable farming practices. Green City Market is Chicago's only year-round, sustainable market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool open?

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago (2 min walk), Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago (4 min walk), Green City Market, Chicago (4 min walk), Belden Stratford, Chicago (4 min walk).

How to get to Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool:

Bus

Stockton & Fullerton NB • Lines: 151, 156 (3 min walk)
Cannon & Nature Museum/Fullerton • Lines: 76 (4 min walk)

Metro

Fullerton • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (25 min walk)
Sedgwick • Lines: Brown, Purple (27 min walk)