Washington Heights
District of Chicago
Illinois - United States

Geography of Chicago

The city of Chicago is located in northern Illinois at the south western tip of Lake Michigan. It sits on the St. Lawrence Seaway continental divide at the site of the Chicago Portage, an ancient trade route connecting the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes watersheds.

Located at 41.7035, -87.6769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Geography of Chicago, Illinois

Morgan Park Academy

Morgan Park Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent Pre-Kindergarten-12th grade day school located in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1863, Morgan Park Academy was formerly known as Mt. Vernon Military Academy, Morgan Park Military Academy (MPMA), and briefly as the Illinois Military Academy, and Morgan Park Academy of the University of Chicago.

Located at 41.6904, -87.6757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Private elementary schools in Chicago, Illinois, Private middle schools in Chicago, Illinois, Independent School League, Educational institutions established in 1873, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Preparatory schools in Illinois

The Plaza (mall)

The Plaza, formerly known as Evergreen Plaza, having opened in 1952, is considered one of the first major regional shopping centers in the country. Located in Evergreen Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, the mall's anchor store is Carson Pirie Scott; it also features over 120 stores, as well as a food court. The Plaza is viewed as a prime site for growth due to its location being in one of the wealthiest areas of Chicago.

Located at 41.7184, -87.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Shopping malls established in 1952, Evergreen Park, Illinois, Shopping malls in Cook County, Illinois

Beverly/Morgan Railroad District

The Beverly/Morgan Railroad District is an historic district in the Beverly, Morgan Park, and Washington Heights community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on April 15, 1995. The district consists of the six train stations at 91st, 95th, 99th, 107th, 111th and 115th Streets along the Rock Island District commuter line of Metra. The stations were built between 1889 and 1945 by various architects.

Located at 41.7137, -87.6674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Walter Burley Griffin Place District

The Walter Burley Griffin Place District is a historic district in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The district was built between 1909 to 1914. Seven of the homes were built by Walter Burley Griffin, one by Spencer and Powers, and the rest by various architects. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 13, 1981.

Located at 41.7039, -87.6646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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1900s architecture in the United States, 1910s architecture in the United States, Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

William and Jessie M. Adams House

The William and Jessie M. Adams House is a Prairie school style house located at 9326 South Pleasant Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The house was built between 1900 to 1901 by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on June 16, 1994. This squarish two-story house with a brick-faced first floor has double-hung windows which Mr. Wright usually disdained.

Located at 41.724, -87.6701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1901, Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Iglehart House

The Iglehart House is an Italianate style house in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States, and one of the city's oldest surviving buildings. Located at 11118 S. Artesian Avenue, the house was built in 1857 by an unknown architect for Charles D. Iglehart, whose farmstead comprised the land now bounded by 111th, 115th, and Rockwell streets and Western Avenue. The house was designated a Chicago Landmark on July 13, 1994.

Located at 41.6912, -87.6827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1857, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Palliser's Cottage Home No. 35

The Palliser's Cottage Home No. 35 is a Prairie style house at 2314 West 111th Place in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The house was built in 1882 by Palliser, Palliser & Co. for Rev. Johan Edgren. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 16, 2000.

Located at 41.691, -87.6794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1882, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Morgan Park High School

Morgan Park High School (known as Empehi), located in Chicago, Illinois, at the intersection of 111th street and Vincennes Avenue (11100 South and 1700 West), is a public high school that opened its doors on its current site in 1916, as part of the Chicago Public Schools.

Located at 41.6922, -87.6654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1916

Gresham (Metra)

Gresham is a station on the Rock Island District Metra line, which runs between Joliet, Illinois and downtown Chicago, Illinois at the LaSalle Street Station. It is in Zone B according to Metra fee schedules based on its 9.8 miles distance from downtown Chicago. It is in the community area of Auburn Gresham, on the south side of Chicago.

Located at 41.7372, -87.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

Washington Heights (Metra)

Washington Heights Station is a commuter railroad station on Metra's Rock Island District line in the Washington Heights section of Chicago, Illinois, 12 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Washington Heights is in zone C. Sometimes referred to as 103rd Street - Washington Heights Station, the station is used only during rush hour. Regular service can be found at 103rd Street - Beverly Hills Station.

Located at 41.7056, -87.656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines, Stations along Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad lines

111th Street – Morgan Park (Metra)

111th Street Station (also known as 111th Street - Morgan Park Station) is one of two Metra railroad stations in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line, 13.8 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line, and is named after 111th Street. However, the address is 11046 South Hale Avenue between Monterey and Prospect Avenues. 111th Street runs in line with Monterey Avenue east of Morgan Park.

Located at 41.6927, -87.6704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

95th Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

95th Street Station (also known as 95th Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is on 95th Street, 11.7 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 95th Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.7214, -87.6673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

Longwood (Metra)

Longwood Station (also known as 95th Street - Longwood Station and Longwood Manor Station) is a commuter railroad station on Metra's Rock Island District line in the Longwood Manor neighborhood of the Washington Heights section of Chicago, Illinois, at 9501 South Vincennes Avenue at the corner of 95th Street. It is 10.9 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Longwood is in zone C.

Located at 41.7211, -87.6503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

91st Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

91st Street Station (also known as 91st Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. It is located at 9105 South Prospect Square near 91st Street, 11.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 91st Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.728, -87.6673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines, Stations along Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad lines

99th Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

99th Street Station (also known as 99th Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is located at 9901 South Walden Parkway near 99th Street, 12.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 99th Street is in zone C. Despite the name of the station, parking is not available along 99th Street.

Located at 41.7137, -87.6674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

103rd Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

103rd Street Station (also known as 103rd Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is located at 10301 South Walden Parkway on the corner of 103rd Street, 12.8 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 103rd Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.7065, -87.6691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

115th Street – Morgan Park (Metra)

115th Street Station (also known as 115th Street - Morgan Park Station) is one of two Metra railroad stations in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. It is 14.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 115th Street is in zone C. Parking is available along the west side of the tracks on South Hale Avenue between Edmaire Street and north of 116th Street.

Located at 41.6848, -87.6715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

107th Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

107th Street Station (also known as 107th Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is located at 1901 West 107th Street opposite the intersection of South Walden Parkway, 13.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 107th Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.6993, -87.6696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

Brainerd (Metra)

Brainerd is a station on Metra's Rock Island District line in the Washington Heights community area of Chicago, Illinois. The address is 8901 South Loomis Boulevard, but the station is actually in the middle of 89th Street from Loomis Boulevard to Bishop Street, 10.6 miles from LaSalle Street Station, the northern terminus of the Rock Island District. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Brainerd is within zone C. It consists of two side platforms that serve two tracks.

Located at 41.7321, -87.659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

Trinity United Church of Christ

Trinity United Church of Christ is a predominantly African-American church with more than 8,500 members, located in the Washington Heights community on the South Side of Chicago. It is the largest church affiliated with the United Church of Christ, a predominantly white Christian denomination with roots in Congregationalism, which branched from American Puritanism. The church's early history coincided with the American civil rights movement, subsequent death of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Located at 41.7219, -87.6342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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United Church of Christ churches in Illinois, Churches in Chicago, Illinois, 1961 establishments in the United States

Racine Avenue (Metra)

Racine Avenue is a commuter rail station along the Blue Island Branch of the Metra Electric line in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The station is officially located at Racine Avenue, South of 120th Street, and is 17.04 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Racine Avenue Station is in zone D. Racine Avenue station is the last station along the Blue Island Branch within the Chicago city limits.

Located at 41.6741, -87.652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

Fenger Academy High School (Chicago)

Fenger Academy High School (commonly known as Fenger) is a public four-year high school located in the Roseland neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for Danish surgeon Christian Fenger. Fenger opened in 1893.

Located at 41.6897, -87.6386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Public Schools, Educational institutions established in 1893

Julian High School (Chicago)

Percy L. Julian High School (commonly known as Julian High School), is a public 4-year high school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the far southside of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools. Julian opened in 1975. It is named for African-American research chemist Percy Lavon Julian.

Located at 41.706, -87.6545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Academy of Our Lady (Chicago)

Academy of Our Lady, also known as Longwood Academy, was a school in the Chicago, Illinois from 1875 to 1999. It was co-ed until 1892, and a girls' school afterwards; took boarding students until 1935; and had a grade school program until 1950, after which it was only a high school. It opened as Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in 1875. The name was changed to Institute of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in 1886 and to Academy of Our Lady in 1898.

Located at 41.7202, -87.6563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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1875 establishments in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1875, Defunct private schools in Chicago, Illinois, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic schools in Illinois