user
Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
636 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Appearance

Comments
Ma
Review №1

The tomb of IL senator Stephen A. Douglas is below the column. You can see the sarcophagus made out of Vermont marble with the inscription of his last words Tell my children to obey the law and uphold the constitution.Douglas died in 1861 written out by his presidential race in 1860 where he lost against Abraham Lincoln.It is a serene place with lovely old trees. Nice place to just rest or mediate for a while.

Jo
Review №2

What an interesting place to visit. Stephen Douglas was a great man. You can find out quite a bit about the man. The grounds are better maintained now than a few years ago.

Sa
Review №3

Great historical landmark. The tomb of Stephen Douglas, the Lincoln rival who at the end of his life urged the nation to support Lincoln in his efforts to preserve the union. Illinois had the two most influential politicians of the late 1850s and early 1860s, Lincoln is world renowned and here lies the other. There is a nice pedestrian bridge right outside with access to the lakefront trail

Al
Review №4

A great piece of American History

Em
Review №5

This place is very peaceful in a weird way. Messy things dont happen at this place. The tombs are very nice and well done for look through vists.

LA
Review №6

Cool place to catch a view of the lake nice little Park in a nice little area very cold when I was there lots of History here

Ja
Review №7

Nice bike trail lakefront

Le
Review №8

A great Illinois. Historical landmark in Bronsvill a peace of the past not known by many clean friendly monument like Lincoln tomb.

St
Review №9

It was okay.

Ch
Review №10

The guy who runs this place doesnt even know anything about Stephan Douglas. I didnt come to this tomb to learn about LINCOLN. Let me tell you what. If I was ever homeless, I would most definitely sleep here. IT IS DRY IN THERE. NOT AS DRY AS PROBABLY AT A LINCOLN MEMORIAL, but 5 stars none the less for effort.

La
Review №11

Totally locked down. Cant walk on property.

Ci
Review №12

Interesting historically, if somewhat lost in the present day. Some displays of information about Senator Douglas remarkable life to provide historical perspective would make this much interesting and visited.

S
Review №13

Excellent tourist spot

Om
Review №14

There is different from how it looks like in the street view. Now in 2017, there is a bridge, nice and full of lights. Good for walking or biking.

wi
Review №15

Very interesting place

Ga
Review №16

Very rustic, It will be great for birding!

Sh
Review №17

More than 25 species of birds have been sighted at the Tombs bird oasis. Beautiful park with picnic tables. Adjacent to the Burnham Wildlife Corridor and 35th Street lake front.

Tw
Review №18

Loving experience

ar
Review №19

Missing Sherry Williams, the previous curator.

Ji
Review №20

Interesting to look at, but have to agree, an outside historical display is needed.

Kp
Review №21

It was closed but from behind the gate it looked awesome!

Jo
Review №22

Historic

He
Review №23

The heART of Bronzville

Cl
Review №24

History

Ch
Review №25

Informative

Le
Review №26

Ok

Sa
Review №27

Learned a lot.

Ke
Review №28

Its really peaceful

Information
100 Photos
28 Comments
4.3 Rating
  • Address:636 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
  • Site:https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Experience/Sites/Northeast/pages/douglas-tomb.aspx
  • Phone:+1 312-225-2620
Categories
  • Historical landmark
  • Historical place
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10am–4pm
  • Sunday:10am–4pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Similar organizations