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South Lawndale

Illinois, United States · North America

About South Lawndale

South Lawndale works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lower West Side, 8km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

South Lawndale is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 73,826, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, South Lawndale sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Lawndale to your route.

About South Lawndale

The Anton Cermak House, located at 2348 S. Millard Avenue in Chicago's South Lawndale neighborhood, was the home of former Chicago mayor Anton Cermak. Frank A. Randak designed the American Foursquare house, which was built in 1902. Cermak moved to the house in 1923 and accomplished much of his political legacy while

Read more living there. He had become president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners a year prior, and he became chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party in 1928; he used this position to establish the foundations of Chicago's Democratic political machine. A native of Bohemia, Cermak became Chicago's first foreign-born mayor in 1931. After Cermak was assassinated in 1933, his daughter Helen became the house's owner. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 2011.

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Where is South Lawndale located?

South Lawndale is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.8436 latitude, -87.7125 longitude.

What is the population of South Lawndale?

South Lawndale has a population of approximately 73,826 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
73,826
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.8436, -87.7125

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911
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Worth the detour from South Lawndale

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

7 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

7 km · about 15 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

9 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near South Lawndale

  • Right hereRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

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