Passionist Fathers Monastery, Chicago

Name: Passionist Fathers Monastery
Address: Chicago, United States

#533 among attractions in Chicago

Monastery, Neoclassical architecture, Romanesque revival architecture

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The Passionist Fathers Monastery is a historic monastery at 5700 N. Harlem Avenue in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The monastery was built in 1910 for the Passionists, an order of Roman Catholic monks which believed in austere living and hosting spiritual retreats. Architect Joseph Molitor, who also designed several churches for the Archdiocese of Chicago in the early twentieth century, designed the monastery. The building incorporates elements of Classical Revival, Baroque Revival, and Romanesque Revival architecture. The building's most prominent Classical Revival element its main entrance, which includes a balustrade and detailed pediment. Its Baroque influence is apparent in the Dutch gable above the main entrance, while its rounded arched windows and corbeling come from the Romanesque style. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°59'7"N, 87°48'30"W

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Far North Side (Norwood Park)Chicago United States

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Passionist Fathers Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Adalbert Cemetery, St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Harlem Irving Plaza, Pickwick Theatre.

1.4 miN
Cemetery
St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles
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1.8 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
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2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Entertainment
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2.2 miNE
Tower, Romanesque architecture, Novelty architecture
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2.3 miSW
Cemetery
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1.4 miN
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Park
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0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
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0.6 miE
41°59'1"N • 87°47'46"W
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17 min walk • Museum
1.6 miSE
Golf
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2.1 miSW
Cemetery
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