Horner Park (Chicago, Illinois)
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Illinois /
Lincolnwood /
Chicago, Illinois /
West Montrose Avenue, 2741
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memorial, park, monument
Horner Park is a central recreational park on the northwest side of Chicago. It features basketball, tennis, baseball and Chicago's famous softball leagues during the spring, summer and fall. It is bordered by the Chicago River's North Branch on the east.
The site was formerly a brick factory prior to being turned into a park and is named after former Governor Henry Horner, the first Jewish governor of Illinois.
The northwest corner of the park features a memorial to the governor. It is a state historic site.
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Horner-Park/
www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/governor_horner.htm
The site was formerly a brick factory prior to being turned into a park and is named after former Governor Henry Horner, the first Jewish governor of Illinois.
The northwest corner of the park features a memorial to the governor. It is a state historic site.
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Horner-Park/
www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/governor_horner.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_Horner_State_Memorial
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°57'27"N 87°41'47"W
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