Lincoln Park Passerelle | |
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Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 41°54′55.3″N 87°37′39.1″W / 41.915361°N 87.627528°W |
Built | 1940 |
Architect | Ralph H. Burke |
Architectural style | Modern |
Part of | Lincoln Park |
The Lincoln Park Passerelle is a through arch pedestrian bridge in Chicago. It spans Lake Shore Drive, and allows pedestrians to cross between Lincoln Park and the North Avenue Beach. [1] The bridge was designed by Ralph H. Burke and was completed in 1940. [1] [2] It is a contributing property to the Lincoln Park Historic District. [1] [2] [3] [4] It was featured in the Museum of Modern Art's exhibit "Built in USA: 1932-44", and the museum designated it one of the country's 47 best structures. [3] [5] [4] Preservation Chicago listed the bridge as one of Chicago's seven most endangered landmarks in 2007, as it is threatened with demolition. [6] [7]
Lincoln Park Passerelle | |
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Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 41°54′55.3″N 87°37′39.1″W / 41.915361°N 87.627528°W |
Built | 1940 |
Architect | Ralph H. Burke |
Architectural style | Modern |
Part of | Lincoln Park |
The Lincoln Park Passerelle is a through arch pedestrian bridge in Chicago. It spans Lake Shore Drive, and allows pedestrians to cross between Lincoln Park and the North Avenue Beach. [1] The bridge was designed by Ralph H. Burke and was completed in 1940. [1] [2] It is a contributing property to the Lincoln Park Historic District. [1] [2] [3] [4] It was featured in the Museum of Modern Art's exhibit "Built in USA: 1932-44", and the museum designated it one of the country's 47 best structures. [3] [5] [4] Preservation Chicago listed the bridge as one of Chicago's seven most endangered landmarks in 2007, as it is threatened with demolition. [6] [7]