Eternal Silence, Chicago

Name: Eternal Silence
Address: Chicago, United States

#283 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

Eternal Silence, alternatively known as the Dexter Graves Monument or the Statue of Death, is a monument in Chicago's Graceland Cemetery and features a bronze sculpture set upon, and backdropped by, black granite. It was created by American sculptor Lorado Taft in 1909. ()

Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 41°57'19"N, 87°39'35"W

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Far North Side (Uptown)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Eternal Silence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aragon Ballroom, Wrigley Field, Graceland Cemetery, Music Box Theatre.

1 miN
Dancing, Nightlife, Moorish revival architecture
Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
25 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.
0.6 miSE
Cubs’ historic ballpark
Wrigley Field, Chicago
17 min walk • Wrigley Field is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Chicago, known as the cherished home of the city's beloved Major League Baseball team, the Chicago Cubs. This historic ballpark, with its classic red marquee at the main entrance, has been a cornerstone of...
~1120 ftN
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.
0.4 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Music Box Theatre, Chicago
12 min walk • The Music Box Theatre is a historic movie theater located in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1929, it has been operating continuously as an art-house and repertory cinema since the early 1980s.
0.4 miN
Art Nouveau architecture, Memorial, Louis Sullivan
Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, Chicago
11 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Uptown Bikes, Chicago
19 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.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Uptown Theatre, Chicago
25 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.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Riviera Theatre, Chicago
24 min walk • The Riviera Theatre is a concert venue located on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.8 miNW
Museum
Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago
22 min walk • Lillstreet Art Center is an arts center in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is one of the oldest and most successful co-ops in Chicago and its facilities include classrooms for arts education, a gallery, an artist residency program, studio spaces, and a community outreach program.
0.8 miN
Temple
Buddhist Temple of Chicago, Chicago
21 min walk • The Buddhist Temple of Chicago was founded in October 1944 by Gyomay Kubose, a minister of the Higashi Honganji branch of the Jōdo Shinshū sect, along with several laypeople who had been released from the Japanese American internment camps.
1.1 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Vic, Chicago
29 min walk • The Vic Theatre is a music venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Vic Theatre can easily accommodate 1,400 people or with a seated capacity of 1,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eternal Silence?

Nearby attractions include Graceland Cemetery, Chicago (6 min walk), Alta Vista Terrace District, Chicago (8 min walk), Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, Chicago (11 min walk), Buena Park Historic District, Chicago (12 min walk).

How to get to Eternal Silence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eternal Silence:

Bus

Irving Park & Clark • Lines: 80, X9 (4 min walk)
Clark & Irving Park • Lines: 22, 9, (N) N22 (4 min walk)

Metro

Sheridan • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Addison • Lines: Red (16 min walk)

Train

Ravenswood (30 min walk)