Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, Chicago

Name: Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb
Address: Chicago, United States

#170 among attractions in Chicago

Art Nouveau architecture, Memorial, Louis Sullivan

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The Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, located in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, United States, was commissioned in 1890 by the lumber baron, Henry Harrison Getty, for his wife, Carrie Eliza. It was designed by the noted American architect, Louis Sullivan of the firm Adler & Sullivan. Getty became familiar with Sullivan's work from the architect's various Loop projects as well as from the mausoleum Sullivan designed for Getty's late partner, Martin Ryerson. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 41°57'40"N, 87°39'40"W

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Far North Side (Uptown)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aragon Ballroom, Wrigley Field, Swedish American Museum, Graceland Cemetery.

0.6 miN
Dancing, Nightlife, Moorish revival architecture
Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
16 min walk • The Aragon Ballroom is a historic concert hall that is an integral part of Chicago's cultural landscape. It is located in the Uptown district and has served as an entertainment venue for city residents and tourists for years.
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Cubs’ historic ballpark
Wrigley Field, Chicago
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1.1 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Swedish American Museum, Chicago
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, the Swedish American Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Swedish immigrants in the United States. Established in 1976, this museum is dedicated to preserving and educating the...
~1060 ftS
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery, Chicago
6 min walk • Graceland Cemetery is a large historic garden cemetery located in the north side community area of Uptown, in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Established in 1860, its main entrance is at the intersection of Clark Street and Irving Park Road. Among the cemetery's 121 acres are the burial sites of several well-known Chicagoans.
0.9 miN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Big Chicks, Chicago
24 min walk • Big Chicks is a gay bar and neighborhood restaurant that opened in 1986 in Uptown, Chicago. It serves a diverse group of LGBT people, straight people and people in the kink community. The owner of the establishment is Michelle Fire. The restaurant next door, Tweet, is also owned by Fire and provides food to Big Chicks.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Music Box Theatre, Chicago
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~1890 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Uptown Bikes, Chicago
10 min walk • The Uptown Square Historic District is a commercial historic district encompassing parts of Broadway and Lawrence Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Primarily developed between 1900 and 1930, the district was Chicago's largest commercial and entertainment hub away from downtown in the early twentieth century.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Uptown Theatre, Chicago
15 min walk • Uptown Theatre is a currently closed movie palace and concert venue located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Designed by Rapp and Rapp and built by Paschen Bros. contractors, it is one of the many movie palaces built by the Balaban & Katz theatre chain run by A.
1.1 miNE
41°58'8"N • 87°38'34"W
Montrose Dog Beach, Chicago
28 min walk • Beach
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Riviera Theatre, Chicago
14 min walk • The Riviera Theatre is a concert venue located on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.6 miW
Museum
Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb?

Nearby attractions include Graceland Cemetery, Chicago (6 min walk), Sheridan Park Historic District, Chicago (8 min walk), Uptown Bikes, Chicago (10 min walk), Eternal Silence, Chicago (11 min walk).

How to get to Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb:

Bus

Clark & Cullom • Lines: 22, (N) N22 (6 min walk)
Clark & Montrose • Lines: 22, 78, (N) N22 (7 min walk)

Metro

Wilson • Lines: Purple, Red (8 min walk)
Lawrence • Lines: Red (15 min walk)

Train

Ravenswood (22 min walk)