Soldiers' Home, Civil War veterans residence in Chicago, Illinois.
The Soldiers' Home at 739 East 35th Street features Italianate architecture with multiple sections built around a central light well.
Constructed between 1864 and 1923, this building initially served as a hospital for wounded Civil War soldiers before becoming a residence for disabled veterans.
Mary Livermore and Jane Hoge established this facility after their nursing experiences at Camp Douglas, creating a foundation for veteran healthcare.
The structure, now known as Cardinal Meyer Center, houses administrative offices for the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and offers educational tours.
This building remains the only structure in Chicago with direct connections to the American Civil War, earning landmark status in 1996.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.83100,-87.60770
Latest update: April 2, 2025 10:07
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