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Chicago, Illinois
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The monument was designed by Henry Bacon, the same architect who designed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
It was erected in 1918 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Illinois' statehood.
Atop the monument stands a 15-foot tall bronze eagle sculpted by Evelyn Beatrice Longman, symbolizing strength and freedom.
It is located in Logan Square, a neighborhood named after John A. Logan, a Civil War general and Illinois senator.
The Illinois Centennial Monument stands at 70 feet tall, making it a prominent feature in the Logan Square area.
The base of the monument is inscribed with the names of significant figures in Illinois history, including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.
The Illinois Centennial Monument is a contributing structure to the Logan Square Boulevards Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
