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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, also known as Lincoln Park Lily Pool, is an important example of Prairie School landscape architecture designed by Alfred Caldwell and located at 125 W. Fullerton Parkway (between Stockton and Cannon Drives) in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. Developed in 1936–1938, it is one of Caldwell's most fully realized designs. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 6, 2002. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark on February 17, 2006. History A Victorian-style artificially heated lily pool had originally been built in 1889 at the behest of Lincoln Park Commission Superintendent John Pettigrew to cultivate tropical water lilies. The pool area is located just north of Lincoln Park Zoo and next to the Lincoln Park Conservatory. In the early 1950s, under Zoo Director Marlin Perkins, the pool was transformed into a water exhibit featuring exotic birds and water fowl and came to be known as The Rookery. Overgrazing by zoo birds had a devastating effect on the lily pond. A lack of landscaping management allowed invasive plants and "weed" trees to take over the understory. Combined with heavy human foot traffic, uncontrolled erosion, the introduction of plants materials that were invasive to the existing lilies, and inappropriate repairs (eroded areas covered with loose stones) this resulted in what Caldwell called (in 1990) "a dead world". From 1998 to 2002, the 2.7 acre Lily Pool underwent a major restoration by the Chicago Park District and the Lincoln Park Conservancy. The Friends of Lincoln Park (now called The Lincoln Park Conservancy) raised $1.2 million toward the restoration of the lily pools. A similar sum was obtained from a grant from the USDA Forest Service. Wolff Landscape Architecture was hired to complete the project. Five focus groups were conducted to develop a consensus plan for restoration of the site; experts in historic preservation, bird watchers and ecologists, Individuals knowledgeable about Lincoln Park and active in its planning and management, activists and experts on the subject of accessibility, members of the general public. The Chicago Park District and the Lincoln Park Conservancy manage a docent program at the Caldwell Lily Pool. Location The Lily Pool's main gate is on the south side of Fullerton Parkway between Stockton and Cannon Drives (125 W Fullerton Parkway). The Lily Pool is open seasonally from mid-April to mid-November from 7:30 a.m. to the earlier of dusk or 7:30 p.m. It is maintained by the Chicago Park District and Lincoln Park Conservancy. Free docent tours are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays from the Spring through Fall. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Chicago List of National Historic Landmarks in Illinois References
Algonquin Commons

Algonquin Commons is an outdoor shopping mall, or lifestyle center, located along Randall Road in Algonquin, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The mall is located in Kane County, Illinois, just south of the McHenry County line. The center includes over 50 retailers and restaurants and 600,000 total square feet. The tenants in the center are varied, from discount clothiers, to specialty gift shops, to popular national fashion chains, to local independent shops, to big-box retailers and upscale restaurants. It was built in 2004. The Algonquin Commons provides Algonquin with 1,700 jobs and over $1 million in sales tax revenue. The Algonquin Commons was built by Jeffrey R. Anderson, the same developer who built the Geneva Commons, which is located in Geneva, Illinois. In early 2013, U.S. Bank filed to foreclose on Algonquin Commons after then-owner Inland Properties ceased payments. The property is now owned by McKinley. The Commons is also notable for its chic, upscale appearance, including outdoor lighting, lush landscaping, sidewalks and brick pavers to connect the various buildings in the center, outdoor music, individually designed storefronts, benches, and a number of special events held throughout the year, including public art displays, celebrity guest appearances, summer concerts, the Touch-a-Truck event, and horse-drawn carriage rides during the holidays. Randall Crossing Located immediately adjacent to Algonquin Commons, but not technically part of the center is a smaller retail center called Randall Crossing. It is located at the immediate southwest corner of Randall Road and County Line Road, in front of Ulta, Discovery Clothing, and Trader Joe's. Randall Crossing includes Eye Boutique, Lumes Pancake House, Men's Wearhouse, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Revital Nails & Spa, Crumbl Cookies, and Tan 9.99. References External links Official website Village of Algonquin Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate
Katedra Wszystkich Świętych w Chicago

Katedra Wszystkich Świętych w Chicago – katedra diecezji zachodniej Polskiego Narodowego Kościoła Katolickiego (PNKK) w Stanach Zjednoczonych Ameryki Północnej i Kanadzie. Za genezę parafii (katedry) Wszystkich Świętych, można uznać spór parafian z zakonem zmartwychwstańców, mający miejsce pod koniec XIX wieku w parafii św. Jadwigi w Chicago. Zgromadzenie to obawiało się, aby ceniony i lubiany przez wiernych ks. Antoni Kozłowski nie został proboszczem parafii. Spór w konsekwencji zakończył się pozbawieniem ks. Antoniego Kozłowskiego w dniu 18 grudnia 1894 funkcji wikariusza i rozłamem parafii. Zwolennicy wikariusza nie ustępowali, postanowili założyć nową parafię, którą w bardzo krótkim czasie pobudowali – bez zgody biskupa -- własny, skromny kościół tymczasowy w Chicago przy ul. Lubeck. Ks. Antoni Kozłowski już w 1895 r. poświęcił kamień węgielny pod następny, nowy obiekt sakralny. W dniu 10 listopada 1895 r. dokonano poświęcenia nowego obiektu sakralnego, a na nadzwyczajnym zgromadzeniu parafian w dniu 11 listopada 1895 r. ogłoszono zasady nowego Kościoła. W dniu 1 maja 1897 na zgromadzeniu w Chicago postanowiono utworzyć: Kościół Polskokatolicki w Chicago (skonsolidowano z parafią Wszystkich Świętych, pozostałe polskie parafie). 21 listopada 1897 roku w kościele starokatolickim w Bernie w Szwajcarii ks. Antoni Kozłowski przyjął sakrę biskupią. 14 stycznia 1907 r. zmarł ks. bp Kozłowski, a w 1909 r. Kościół Polskokatolicki w Chicago, został wcielony do Polskiego Kościoła Narodowego. Od października 1993 r. liturgie przeniesiono do wybudowanego wówczas, funkcyjnego kościoła – stara katedra została przekazana Kościołowi Prezbiteriańskiemu. Msze św. odbywają się w nowej świątyni codziennie o 8:30, w niedziele dodatkowo o 11:30. Sam zaś kościół położony jest przy ul. West Higgins Road 9201.
Allan Miller House

The Allan Miller House is a prairie style house in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, United States. Located along Paxton Avenue, the home is the only surviving example of Frank Lloyd Wright colleague John S. Van Bergen's work found in Chicago. The house is cast in prairie style and was constructed in 1913. The building has been declared a Chicago Landmark and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. History The Allan Miller House, on Paxton Avenue was designed by John S. Van Bergen in 1913 for advertising executive Allan Miller. Architecture The Miller House is considered an "excellent" example of prairie style architecture and it is Chicago's only surviving example of architect John S. Van Bergen. The home, like all prairie style homes, is meant to evoke the Midwestern prairie through its horizontal form and integration with the surrounding natural landscape. Significance The Miller House was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 1991. The city of Chicago declared the building a Chicago Landmark on December 1, 1993. Notes
Alta Vista Terrace District

The Alta Vista Terrace District is a historic district in the Lake View community of Chicago, Illinois. The district was built in 1904 in imitation of the rowhouse style of London. The development was the work of Samuel Gross, who was responsible for several other real estate developments in Chicago. He was inspired to build Alta Vista Terrace after a trip to Europe, in which he looked at the row houses of London. The street is one block long and contains 40 small, single-family rowhouses, each on a lot about 24 feet wide and 40 feet deep. There were 20 different exterior styles based on various adaptations of architectural styles. Some of the features included Doric and Ionic wood pilasters, Gothic arches, Palladian windows, stained and leaded-glass fanlights, bay and bow windows, and various decorative woodwork. Houses on the street were constructed to match with the house diagonally opposite on the street. Alta Vista Terrace is found at 1050 West on the Chicago street grid, running north from Grace Street (3800 North) to Byron Street (3900 North). References External links Media related to Alta Vista Terrace, Chicago at Wikimedia Commons Chicago Landmarks
Alton station (Illinois)

Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center, also known as Alton station, is a station in Alton, Illinois, that is served by Amtrak's Lincoln Service and the Texas Eagle. The station was also a stop for the Ann Rutledge until April 2007. It is one of four Amtrak stations in the St. Louis metropolitan area; the other three are the Gateway Multimodal Transportation Center located in St. Louis, the Kirkwood station, and the Washington station. History The former Alton Railroad station, later used by the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad was built of brick. This station was located on College Avenue, south of the current station location. The 1928-built station was demolished after the current transportation center opened. Under the Federal Railroad Administration's High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) program, the state of Illinois received $1.2 billion to improve the Chicago-St. Louis rail corridor so passenger trains will be able to attain regular speeds of 110 miles per hour (180 km/h). Part of the funding awarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) included $7.4 million for the construction of a new station in Alton, which is one of the busiest Amtrak stops in the state. In December 2011, the city received an additional $13.85 million for the new station through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. The Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center, which opened September 13, 2017, accommodates intercity passenger rail, local and regional buses, taxis, and cyclists. IDOT architects designed the station, and the city then assumed ownership and maintains the property. Transportation Alton Station serves as a multimodal transfer point for Amtrak and Madison County Transit. Amtrak The station is currently served by Amtrak's Lincoln Service and the Texas Eagle, with an average of 10 trains daily. Bus transportation The station is connected to Madison County Transit bus routes 7, 8, and 10. References External links Media related to Alton station (Illinois) at Wikimedia Commons Alton Amtrak station information Alton, IL – Amtrak Alton, IL – Station history at Great American Stations (Amtrak) Amtrak Stations Database
Gare d'Alton

La gare d'Alton est une gare ferroviaire des États-Unis, située à Alton dans l'État de l'Illinois. Situation ferroviaire Histoire Elle est mise en service en 1928. Service des voyageurs Accueil Desserte Ligne d'Amtrak: Le Lincoln Service: Saint-Louis - Chicago Le Texas Eagle: Los Angeles - Chicago Intermodalité Notes et références Voir aussi Articles connexes Liste des gares d'Amtrak Alton Railroad Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Lien externe (en) Alton, IL (ALN) Portail du chemin de fer en Amérique du Nord Portail de l’Illinois
Alton National Cemetery

Alton National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Alton, in Madison County, Illinois. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses only half an acre plot of land, and as of the end of 2005, had 522 interments. It is maintained by the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, in St. Louis, Missouri. History Originally a military section of the Alton City Cemetery, and in use since 1870, the half acre lot was donated to the federal government in 1940. It was intended that the remains buried in the cemetery be moved to the Springfield National Cemetery, but public protest prevented it. It is the resting place of many Civil War Union soldiers. In 2006, Alton announced the first of what is hoped to be an annual Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony at the cemetery that will include speeches by local elected officials, a performance by the Scott Air Force Base band, Pipes and Drums, and a VFW 21-gun salute. This event is well-attended and has continued as of 2018. Burials are limited to cremains and, as of August 2018, soon to be limited to "second interments" of the second decedent, whether that is the veteran, spouse, or a child. References External links Media related to Alton National Cemetery at Wikimedia Commons National Cemetery Administration Alton National Cemetery Interment.net: Alton National Cemetery Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) No. IL-1, "Alton National Cemetery, 600 Pearl Street, Alton, Madison County, IL", 13 photos, 2 photo caption pages U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alton National Cemetery Alton National Cemetery at Find a Grave
Cimetière national d'Alton

Le cimetière national d'Alton est un des cimetières nationaux des États-Unis situé dans la ville d'Alton, dans le comté de Madison, en Illinois. Administré par le département américain des anciens combattants, il comprend seulement une parcelle de 0,5 acres (0,2 ha) de terrain, et à la fin de 2005, contient 522 tombes. Il est maintenu par le cimetière national de Jefferson Barracks, à Saint-Louis, dans le Missouri. Histoire À l'origine section militaire du cimetière de la ville d'Alton, et en usage depuis les années 1870, la parcelle d'un demi-acre est donnée au gouvernement fédéral en 1940. Il est prévu que les restes enterrés dans le cimetière soient déplacés dans le cimetière national de Springfield, mais les protestations du public l'en empêchent. C'est le lieu de repos de nombreux soldats de l'Union de la guerre de Sécession. En 2006, Alton annonce la première cérémonie du coucher de soleil de la journée de commémoration dans le cimetière, que l'on espère annuelle, qui comprendra des discours des élus locaux, un concert de la fanfare de la base aérienne de Scott (cornemuses et tambours), et 21 coups de canons du VFW. Cet événement est suivi et se poursuit jusqu'à nos jours. Liens externes Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques Administration des cimetières nationaux Cimetière national d'Alton Interment.net : cimetière national d'Alton Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) No. IL-1, "Alton National Cemetery, 600 Pearl Street, Alton, Madison County, IL", 13 photos, 2 pages de la légende de la photo (en) « Cimetière national d'Alton », Geographic Names Information System Cimetière national d'Alton sur Find a Grave Références Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de la mort Portail des forces armées des États-Unis Portail de l’Illinois
Alton Museum of History and Art

The Alton Museum of History and Art, sometimes known as the Robert Wadlow Museum, in Alton, Illinois was founded in 1971 as a not for profit organization. It is located in Loomis Hall, named for Rev. Hubbel Loomis, on the grounds of the former Rock Spring Alton Baptist Seminary established by missionary John Mason Peck, later renamed Shurtleff College, and presently the home of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. The building, which has Underground Railroad history, was constructed as the original chapel/classroom of the seminary c.1820 and the sanctuary was modified in the early 1900s to be a two-story building with a rear classroom and laboratory addition. The building is the state's second oldest remaining college building. Although most known for its collection related to Robert Wadlow (the Alton Giant), it also has exhibits on Lewis & Clark, the Alton Confederate Prison and the Lincoln–Douglas debates as well as that of the region's Native American populations. It serves to help preserve the history and heritage of its community; it continues to demonstrate the artistic interests and achievement of its residents. The museum also owns two homes in the town, the Koenig House and the Wilhelm House, which were donated to the museum by Corida Koenig Hanna in 1987. The Koenig House was repaired in 1990, but both homes present challenges for the museum despite their uses for programming. The museum temporarily closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remains closed as of 2024. References External links Official website
American School of Correspondence

The American School of Correspondence is a private, not-for-profit American distance education middle school, high school and college preparatory institution in Lansing, Illinois. It was founded in 1897 and is one of the oldest and largest distance education institutions in the world. History The American School of Correspondence (ASC) was founded in 1897. It was located in the Hyde Park, Chicago, neighborhood from 1912 to 1996, when it moved to south suburban Lansing. The L. L. Cooke School of Electricity was an early correspondence course on electrical theory and practice. The course covered various topics in electrical technology from alarms to wiring. The correspondence course company was based in Chicago, and operated at least as early as 1927. Its courses were published by the ASC. American Technical Society American Technical Society holds copyright on books published by The American School of Correspondence. Program The ASC is a non-public secondary school and offers its own diploma. High school students can complete four years' worth of credits at their own pace, often taking less time than in a traditional high school. All exams in the more than 70 courses offered are hand graded by a qualified staff of full-time and part-time instructors. Additionally, the school works with thousands of public, private, and parochial schools throughout the United States to offer distance learning courses to students who have fallen behind in credits, or are working at an accelerated rate. The credits for these correspondence courses are then transferred to the student's high school. Accreditation It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). Notable alumni Notable faculty James Bray Griffith References External links Official website Works by American School of Correspondence at Project Gutenberg Works by or about American School of Correspondence at the Internet Archive Works by or about American School of Correspondence at The Online Books Page Works by or about American Technical Society at The Online Books Page
Amtrak Police Department

Das Amtrak Police Department (APD) ist eine Bundesbehörde in den Vereinigten Staaten. Es übt die polizeilichen Aufgaben im Bahnbetrieb der Amtrak aus. Aufgaben und Organisation Das Amtrak Police Department beschützt die Schieneninfrastruktur sowie die Passagiere und Beschäftigten von Amtrak. Dazu stehen rund 500 Mitarbeiter an über 30 Standorten zur Verfügung. Das APD verfügt unter anderem über Streifenbeamte und Diensthunde, welche vor allem für die Sprengstoffsuche ausgebildet sind. Des Weiteren gibt es auch Drogenspürhunde. Das Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA) ist ein Nachrichtendienst, welcher potentielle Bedrohungen und Anschläge analysiert. Das Office of Professional Responsibilities (OPF) untersucht alle Vorwürfe von Fehlverhalten durch Beamte des APD. Die Abteilung Support Operations erfüllt logistische Aufgaben. Das National Communications Center (NCC) übernimmt die Koordination der Kommunikation unter den Beamten und nimmt Notrufe entgegen. Ausbildung und Einstellung Es wird bei der Einstellung in drei Bereiche unterteilt, nämlich in Polizeibeamte, Sicherheitspersonal und Mitarbeiter in der Kommunikation. Diese müssen folgende Einstellungsvoraussetzungen erfüllen: Polizeibeamte: mindestens 21 Jahre alt US-Staatsbürger Highschool-Abschluss Führerschein können im Bundesstaat ihres Wohnorts oder zukünftigen Dienstortes Polizist werden Bestehen des Einstellungstest Sicherheitspersonal: mindestens 21 Jahre alt US-Staatsbürger Highschool-Abschluss Führerschein Bestehen des Einstellungstest Mitarbeiter Kommunikation: mindestens 21 Jahre alt US-Staatsbürger Highschool-Abschluss Bestehen des Einstellungstest Der Einstellungstest besteht aus acht Stationen, unter anderem medizinischen und psychologischen Tests, sowie schriftlichen und mündlichen Prüfungen. Der ganze Bewerbungsprozess kann bis zu 12 Monaten dauern. Der Gehalt für Polizeibeamte unterscheidet sich nach dem Dienstort. Das Einstiegsgehalt in Washington D.C. liegt jährlich bei rund 58.800 $ und in Kalifornien bei rund 76.000 $. Weblinks Offizielle Website des APD (engl.) Einzelnachweise
Anderson Japanese Gardens

The Anderson Japanese Gardens is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) Japanese garden located in Rockford, Illinois. History The gardens were established in 1978 by John R. Anderson and landscape architect Hoichi Kurisu on the site of Anderson's home. They were inspired by Anderson's trips to Japan, and particularly his visit to the Portland Japanese Garden in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, which were also designed by Kurisu. In 1992, John Anderson was recognized for his outstanding work in promoting international friendship and mutual understanding between the United States and Japan with a commemorative silver cup from the Japanese government. Educational programs at the Anderson Gardens cover the language, arts, and culture of Japan, and the Gardens host formal tea ceremonies, ikebana and calligraphy demonstrations, bonsai displays, and feature programs for students and adults. Anderson Japanese Gardens hosts an annual Opening Day Celebration and Japanese Summer Festival, featuring celebrations of Japanese culture. In 1998, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson donated the gardens to a nonprofit organization. In 2004, the gardens were named finest Japanese garden in North America by the Journal of Japanese Gardening. In 2011, Tuesday Evening in the Gardens kicked off featuring singer/songwriters and local food vendors. Features The gardens are in a 13th-century "pond strolling" garden with several waterfalls and ponds, streams, rock formations, winding paths, and a sukiya style tea house and guest house (built by Masahiro Hamada). The "Garden of Reflection" is a contemporary Japanese-inspired garden, with bronze angel sculptures by Carl Milles. Plantings include Japanese maples, cloud pines, azaleas, magnolias, and rhododendrons. The gardens are home to many species of colorful fish, minks, and ducks. In the "Garden of Reflection" beetle traps hang over the water to encourage these fish to surface for food. Professional photography is only permitted after hours with management approval, but amateur photography is encouraged. There are also many forbidden paths that lead up to the Anderson home. Gallery See also List of botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States References External links Official website