North Wells Street Historic District, Chicago

Name: North Wells Street Historic District
Address: Chicago, United States

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Italianate architecture

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The North Wells Street Historic District is a commercial historic district located on the west side of the 1200 block of North Wells Street in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The district consists of seven buildings: four stores, two factories, and a firehouse. Built from 1871 to 1888, the buildings are an unusually intact block of what was once a much larger commercial district on the Near North Side. The four stores include a two-story frame storefront building, one of only six remaining from the post-Chicago Fire period in the city, and three three- or three-and-a-half-story store and flat buildings. The factories include a three-story loft and a two-story building that resembles the storefronts. The firehouse, known as Engine Company No. 27, is the second-oldest in the city. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'12"N, 87°38'4"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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North Wells Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oak Street, Chicago Water Tower, First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mariano Park.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
13 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
0.7 miSE
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
17 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
~1110 ftNE
Church
First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Chicago, the First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of the city. With its rich history and vibrant congregation, this church is not only a place of worship but...
~1760 ftE
Park
Mariano Park, Chicago
9 min walk • Mariano Park is a small public park in Chicago at the intersection of Rush Street and State Street in Gold Coast. It has an official address of 1031 North State Street. The land was initially acquired by the city in 1848 but was not transferred to the Chicago Park District until 1959.
0.5 miN
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
Zanies Comedy Club, Chicago
13 min walk • Zanies Comedy Club, located in Chicago, Illinois, was founded in November 1978 by Rick Uchwat. Since then, three other locations have been built: Nashville, Tennessee, St.Charles, Illinois, and Rosemont, Illinois.
0.6 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
15 min walk • The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago is one of the largest congregations of the Presbyterian Church, located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood of Chicago, directly across Michigan Avenue from the John Hancock Center.
~1380 ftSE
Italianate architecture
William Waller House, Chicago
7 min walk • The William Waller House is a historic house located at 1012 N. Dearborn St. in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
~1680 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Near North Side, Chicago
9 min walk • The Near North Side is the eighth of Chicago's 77 community areas. It is the northernmost of the three areas that constitute central Chicago, the others being the Loop and the Near South Side.
~1770 ftSE
Park
Washington Square Park, Chicago
9 min walk • Washington Square, also known as Washington Square Park, is a park in Chicago, Illinois. A registered historic landmark that is better known by its nickname Bughouse Square, it was the most celebrated open air free-speech center in the country as well as a popular Chicago tourist attraction.
0.5 miE
Tower, Skyscraper
One Magnificent Mile, Chicago
14 min walk • One Magnificent Mile is a mixed-use high-rise tower completed in 1983 at the northern end of Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago containing upscale retailers on the ground floor, followed by office space above that and luxury condominium apartments on top.
0.5 miSE
Large research collection and rare books
Newberry Library, Chicago
12 min walk • The Newberry Library is an independent research library, specializing in the humanities and located on Washington Square in Chicago, Illinois. It has been free and open to the public since 1887.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Wells Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include LaSalle Towers Apartments, Chicago (4 min walk), First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago (6 min walk), William Waller House, Chicago (7 min walk), Carl Sandburg Village, Chicago (8 min walk).

How to get to North Wells Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Wells Street Historic District:

Bus

Division & Wells EB • Lines: 70 (2 min walk)
LaSalle & Divison SB • Lines: 156 (2 min walk)

Metro

Clark/Division • Lines: Red (4 min walk)
Chicago • Lines: Brown, Purple (13 min walk)