Harriet F. Rees House, Chicago

Name: Harriet F. Rees House
Address: Chicago, United States

#606 among attractions in Chicago

Romanesque revival architecture

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The Harriet F. Rees House is a historic residence in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located on the historically important South Prairie Avenue, the Rees house was built for the widow of a real estate developer. In 2014, the house and its coach house were moved a block north in the Prairie Avenue District to make way for expanded entertainment facilities near McCormick Place. ()

Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 41°51'14"N, 87°37'15"W

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Downtown (Near South Side)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Harriet F. Rees House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soldier Field, Northerly Island, Chinatown Square, Ping Tom Memorial Park.

0.6 miN
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...
0.8 miNE
Park, Island
Northerly Island, Chicago
21 min walk • Northerly Island is a serene oasis amidst the bustling city of Chicago, offering residents and visitors alike a unique park experience. Once the site of the Meigs Field airport, this 91-acre peninsula along Lake Michigan was transformed into a nature-focused park...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Chinatown Square, Chicago
17 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.
0.7 miW
Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago
19 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.
~1170 ftNW
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago
6 min walk • 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.
~1210 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago
6 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.
~170 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
1 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.
~1390 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Glessner House Museum, Chicago
7 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.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Chicago
18 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.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Arie Crown Theater, Chicago
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harriet F. Rees House?

Nearby attractions include Wintrust Arena, Chicago (1 min walk), Prairie Avenue District, Chicago (5 min walk), Motor Row District, Chicago (5 min walk), Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago (6 min walk).

How to get to Harriet F. Rees House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harriet F. Rees House:

Bus

Cermak & Prairie • Lines: 21, 3 (2 min walk)
Michigan & 21st Street • Lines: 1, 3, 4, (N) N4 (5 min walk)

Train

McCormick Place (8 min walk)
18th Street (8 min walk)

Metro

Cermak-McCormick Place • Lines: Green (8 min walk)
Cermak-Chinatown • Lines: Red (14 min walk)