Statue of Richard J. Oglesby, Chicago

Name: Statue of Richard J. Oglesby
Address: Chicago, United States

#86 among attractions in Chicago

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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. ()

Coordinates: 41°55'49"N, 87°38'13"W

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North Side (Lincoln Park)Chicago United States

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Statue of Richard J. Oglesby – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Park Zoo, Kingston Mines, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Oz Park.

0.7 miS
Free zoo with an interactive farm
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
18 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.
0.6 miW
Nightlife
Kingston Mines, Chicago
17 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.
0.4 miS
Botanical garden, Museum, Garden
Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago
11 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.
0.8 miSW
Park, Sculpture
Oz Park, Chicago
21 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.
~920 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites
National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Chicago
5 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.
~1420 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Park, Nature and wildlife, Body of water
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Chicago
11 min walk • 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.
~620 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago
4 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.
0.8 miS
Cafe, Nightlife
Café Brauer, Chicago
21 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.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Briar Street Theatre, Chicago
22 min walk • The Briar Street Theatre is a theatre located in Chicago, Illinois, and is home to the long-running Blue Man Group. Originally the carriage house for the Marshall Field and Company horses, the space was purchased by Walter Topel and reconstructed into a theater.
~1420 ftS
Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
Green City Market, Chicago
7 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Richard J. Oglesby?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago (4 min walk), National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Chicago (5 min walk), Elks National Veterans Memorial, Chicago (6 min walk), Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago (7 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Richard J. Oglesby by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Richard J. Oglesby:

Bus

Stockton & Wrightwood NB • Lines: 134, 143, 151, 156 (3 min walk)

Metro

Diversey • Lines: Brown, Purple (22 min walk)
Fullerton • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (23 min walk)