8th Street Fountain, Chicago

Name: 8th Street Fountain
Address: Chicago, United States

#389 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The 8th Street Fountain was erected in 1927 and was created by architects Bennett, Parsons, and Frost. It is located in Chicago's Grant Park in the U.S. state of Illinois. ()

Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'19"N, 87°37'24"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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8th Street Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grant Park, Buddy Guy's Legends, Buckingham Fountain, Second Leiter Building.

~1720 ftNE
Home to numerous Downtown attractions
Grant Park, Chicago
9 min walk • Grant Park, often referred to as "Chicago's front yard," is a lush urban oasis nestled in the heart of the city's bustling downtown. Spread across 319 acres, it is a verdant retreat that offers locals and tourists alike a respite from the concrete jungle.
~940 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
5 min walk • Buddy Guy's Legends stands as a testament to the vibrant blues scene in Chicago, United States. This iconic music club was established in 1989 by the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy and has since become one of the most reputable venues for authentic blues music in...
~1860 ftNE
Elaborate rococo landmark from 1927
Buckingham Fountain, Chicago
9 min walk • Buckingham Fountain, a majestic Chicago landmark, is a beacon of grandeur amidst the city's bustling urban landscape. Situated in Grant Park, this fountain is one of the largest in the world and serves as a focal point for both residents and visitors alike.
~1980 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
10 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~1500 ftN
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
8 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~1570 ftN
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
8 min walk • The Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located inside the Auditorium Building at 50 Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~770 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
4 min walk • The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre and now named after Merle Reskin, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups.
~1580 ftN
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
8 min walk • The Auditorium Building in Chicago is one of the best-known designs of Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Completed in 1889, the building is located at the northwest corner of South Michigan Avenue and Congress Street.
~1310 ftS
Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture
Agora Sculpture, Chicago
7 min walk • Agora is an installation of 106 headless and armless iron sculptures at the south end of Grant Park in Chicago. Designed by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, they were made in a foundry near Poznań between 2004 and 2006.
~1590 ftN
Street
Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
8 min walk • Ida B. Wells Drive is a major east–west street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It runs east from the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it meets Interstate 90, I-94 and I-290. At Wells Street, Ida B.
0.4 miNW
Library, Postmodern architecture, Garden
Harold Washington Library, Chicago
11 min walk • The Harold Washington Library Center is the central library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is located just south of the Loop 'L', at 400 S. State Street in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a full-service library and is ADA compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 8th Street Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago (4 min walk), Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago (5 min walk), Anchor Graphics, Chicago (5 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago (6 min walk).

How to get to 8th Street Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to 8th Street Fountain:

Bus

Michigan & 8th Street • Lines: 1, 3, 4, (N) N4 (2 min walk)
Balbo & Michigan • Lines: 10, 2, 26, 28, 6, J14 (3 min walk)

Train

Museum Campus/11th Street (6 min walk)
Van Buren Street (9 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
Roosevelt • Lines: Green, Orange, Red (10 min walk)