Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago

Name: Second Presbyterian Church
Address: 1936 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60616-1604, United States
Telephone: +1 312-225-4951

#129 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

Second Presbyterian Church is a landmark Gothic Revival church located on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some of Chicago's most prominent families attended this church. It is renowned for its interior, completely redone in the Arts and Crafts style after a disastrous fire in 1900. The sanctuary is one of America's best examples of an unaltered Arts and Crafts church interior, fully embodying that movement's principles of simplicity, hand craftsmanship, and unity of design. It also boasts nine imposing Tiffany windows. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and later designated a Chicago Landmark on September 28, 1977. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in March 2013. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 41°51'21"N, 87°37'28"W

Address

1936 Michigan AvenueDowntown (Near South Side)Chicago 60616-1604 United States

Contact

+1 312-225-4951

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Day trips

Second Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soldier Field, Chinatown Square, Ping Tom Memorial Park, Henry B. Clarke House.

0.6 miNE
Historic football stadium
Soldier Field, Chicago
16 min walk • Soldier Field stands as a testament to the rich sports history and architectural uniqueness in the heart of Chicago, United States. Originally opened in 1924 as a memorial to American soldiers who had died in wars, this iconic sport venue has since become synonymous...
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Chinatown Square, Chicago
13 min walk • Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall located in Chinatown, Chicago, a mile from the center of Chicago just north of the main Wentworth Avenue District.
0.5 miW
Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago
14 min walk • Ping Tom Memorial Park is a 17.24-acre public urban park in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, in South Side, Chicago. It is part of the Chicago Park District.
~850 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago
5 min walk • The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival style home, now serving as a house museum in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built around 1836, it is considered the oldest existing house built in Chicago.
~1090 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
6 min walk • Wintrust Arena at McCormick Square, previously referred to as DePaul Arena or McCormick Place Events Center, is a 10,387-seat sports venue in Chicago's Near South Side community area that opened in 2017.
~1130 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Glessner House Museum, Chicago
6 min walk • The John J. Glessner House, operated as the Glessner House, is an architecturally important 19th-century residence located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It was designed in 1885–1886 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in late 1887. The property was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 14, 1970.
0.7 miNE
Memorial, Park, Sculpture
Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, Chicago
18 min walk • Gold Star Families Memorial and Park is located east of Soldier Field in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. The memorial is maintained by the Chicago Police Department Honor Guard and is intended to honor 585 CPD officers who died in the line of duty. The memorial was dedicated in 2006 by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Chicago
15 min walk • The Chinese American Museum of Chicago seeks to advance the appreciation of Chinese American culture through exhibitions, education, and research and to preserve the past, present, and future of Chinese Americans primarily in the American Midwest.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Canal Street Railroad Bridge, Chicago
17 min walk • The Canal Street railroad bridge is a vertical-lift bridge across the south branch of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 12, 2007.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Arie Crown Theater, Chicago
19 min walk • The Arie Crown Theater is an entertainment venue named after Lithuanian immigrant Arie Crown, who was the father of Henry Crown, the American industrialist and philanthropist, and situated on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Huntington Bank Pavilion, Chicago
25 min walk • The Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island is an outdoor amphitheater located on the man-made peninsula Northerly Island, in Chicago, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Second Presbyterian Church open?

Second Presbyterian Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Second Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago (5 min walk), Reggies, Chicago (5 min walk), Chicago Women's Park and Gardens Advisory Council, Chicago (5 min walk), Prairie Avenue District, Chicago (5 min walk).

How to get to Second Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Second Presbyterian Church:

Bus

Michigan & Cullerton • Lines: 1, 3, 4, (N) N4 (1 min walk)
State & Cullerton • Lines: 29 (4 min walk)

Metro

Cermak-McCormick Place • Lines: Green (7 min walk)
Cermak-Chinatown • Lines: Red (10 min walk)

Train

18th Street (10 min walk)
McCormick Place (13 min walk)