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Elks National Veterans Memorial, Chicago, IL

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Elks National Veterans Memorial

A domed Beaux Arts memorial on Chicago's lakefront honoring Americans who served and sacrificed for the nation.

2750 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-1889 · Chicago, IL

About Elks National Veterans Memorial

Completed in 1926, this domed building on North Lakeview Avenue honors veterans and others whose sacrifices the memorial describes as beyond full expression in words. Its large dome, sculptures, and detailed friezes reflect a classical style with a distinctly American character. The site also serves as headquarters for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It sits across from Lincoln Park near the Goethe Monument and a statue of Alexander Hamilton, and visitors can also explore it through online virtual tours.

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