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Shedd Park Fieldhouse, Prairie School fieldhouse in South Lawndale, Chicago, United States.

The brown brick Shedd Park Fieldhouse features limestone trim and horizontal lines characteristic of Prairie School construction methods established in Illinois.

Architect William Drummond designed the original structure in 1917, with Michaelsen and Rognstad adding a gymnasium extension in 1928.

The fieldhouse serves the community with recreational facilities, continuing a tradition of providing spaces for social activities in Chicago neighborhoods.

Located at 3660 West 23rd Street in Chicago, the fieldhouse occupies 0.6 acres of land donated by entrepreneur John G. Shedd.

The structure earned recognition through its listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and designation as a Chicago Landmark in 2004.

Location: Illinois

Architectural style: Prairie School architecture

Operator: Chicago Park District

Address: 3650 West 23rd Street 60623 Chicago

GPS coordinates: 41.85028,-87.71694

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:50

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