Immaculata High School, Chicago former Catholic high school
Immaculata High School is a former educational facility in Chicago designed by architect Barry Byrne in a modern style with clean lines and flat roofs. The brick structure features expansive windows and sits at the corner of Irving Park Road and Marine Drive.
The school opened in 1921 and closed in 1981 after serving generations of students. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and designated as a Chicago Landmark in 1983.
The school served as a center for Catholic education, particularly for young women in the community. Its sturdy design and open layout reflect how schools of that era were built to be functional and welcoming gathering spaces.
The building is easily accessible from Irving Park Road and Marine Drive and is occasionally open for special events and tours. Visitors can walk around the grounds to view the exterior architecture and appreciate its corner location in the neighborhood.
A sculpture of Mary by Alfonso Iannelli, an artist who frequently collaborated with architect Barry Byrne, once adorned the school entrance. Mildred Agnes Prevost, mother of Pope Leo XIV, attended the school, a lesser-known historical connection worth noting.
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