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United States historic place Prairie Avenue District U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. Historic district Chicago Landmark The John J. Glessner House by Henry Hobson Richardson is located within the Prairie Avenue District. Show map of Chicago metropolitan area Show map of Illinois Location Chicago, Illinois Coordinates 41°51′26″N 87°37′19″W / 41.85722°N 87.62194 ...
Maria-Letizia Bonaparte [b] (née Ramolino; [c] 24 August 1750 or 1749 [a] – 2 February 1836), known as Letizia Bonaparte, was a Corsican noblewoman and the mother of Napoleon I of France. She received the title " Madame Mère " (French for "Madame Mother") due to her status as the Emperor's mother.
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The hotel would become the residence of many prominent residents of Chicago. Additionally, popular gathering spot for notable figures was the hotel's bar room, which actor John Brougham had given the name "House of David". [3] Among the notable frequenters of the "House of David" over the years was former congressman David Stuart. [3]
Chicago's fire chief said that "It appears to be a case of too many people in a small space." [3] Norma Reyes, the city's building commissioner, said "I have no indication of any substandard problems or insufficiencies with the porch at this time. The buildings are not made for large assemblies and parties." [3]
A burnt out school bus is seen at the fire-damaged Aveson Charter School from the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California on Jan. 13, 2025. / Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images
The Gold Coast Historic District is a historic district in Chicago, Illinois. Part of Chicago's Near North Side community area, it is roughly bounded by North Avenue, Lake Shore Drive, Oak Street, and Clark Street. The Gold Coast neighborhood grew in the wake of the Great Chicago Fire.
The Historic Michigan Boulevard District is a historic district in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States encompassing Michigan Avenue between 11th (1100 south in the street numbering system) or Roosevelt Road (1200 south), depending on the source, and Randolph Streets (150 north) and named after the nearby Lake Michigan.