The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Eastland Disaster
Erected 2000 by The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, The Eastland Disaster Historical Society, The City of Chicago, and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1781.
Location. 41° 53.224′ N, 87° 37.941′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of West Wacker Drive and North LaSalle Street on West Wacker Drive. The marker stands on the Chicago Riverwalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 West Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Hubbard’s Folly” (here, next to this marker); The Christmas Tree Ship (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reid, Murdoch & Company Building (about 400 feet away); Trustees System Service Building (about 600 feet away); 25,000th Convenience Store (about 600 feet away); Freeform (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago's First Movable Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harris and Selwyn Theaters (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Sister-marker in Michigan City, Indiana, where the ship was headed.
Also see . . .
1. Eastland Disaster Historical Society. (Submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. SS Eastland. Wikipedia entry, includes second career as USS Wilmette (IX-29). (Submitted on October 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. The Eastland Disaster
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,747 times since then and 147 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2011. 6, 7. submitted on October 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.