Historic Bench

I have sat on many benches. But this bench, man. Nothing else like it. I could feel the whole entirety of the human races history flash before me in a glorious light. However, there was pigeon poop on it. So, 3/5 stars. The caretakers of this profound bench need to do some serious maintenance. Maybe install one of those annoying screeching owl audios. I don’t want to see pigeons pooping all of this benches legacy.

I absolutely love this bench! I take my friends here all the time it’s a perfect hangout spot. My sister and her boyfriend came come from college so of course I had to take them to my favorite hang out spot!! I wish I could give this 10 stars.

My friends and I heard about this place. Rumor has it Ernest Hemingway wrote the Great Gatsby on this bench. Even thoughA deadly virus is sweeping the nation we decided to make a trip to this amazing spot. A must see in Forest Park.

Wanted to see for myself, was not disappointed. 10/10 would sit again.

Was disappointed to see that even in the face of a global pandemic, they EXTENDED the hours. Can’t keep 6 feet of distance from other visitors to the bench. Also no informational materials to explain the historic-ness of the site. 1 star. Stay home and #closehistoricbench!EDIT: upon discussion with the owners, the hours were amended to avoid unnecessary risk to COVID exposure for the bench’s patrons (i.e. nobody can remember when it’s open so might as well stay home!!) 5 stars.

The single most profound location in our known universe. They should have sent a poet.

I was not able to sit on the bench due to social distancing, but I was able to admire it from afar with my son, who was standing 6 feet away from me. It symbolized a time when connection was the rule. Its only 5 feet long.

Legendary bench.

What a bench. I was going thru some dark times. But this bench made me realise there still is hope and a place for me in this life. I highly recommend visiting this historic beacon of hope and prosperity. Make sure you get there before it closes or youll miss out.

I travelled 4,000 miles from the UK to see this bench, and I was not disappointed. The authentic wood-effect PVC slats really remind you of the hardships that people had to endure in historic times.

My husband and I enjoyed this bench 9 months before our oldest son was born, then another 9 months before our second son. Its amazing how time flies, yet the comfort of this historic bench remains steadfast. The streetlights can be off-putting, so evening visits must be properly timed with bulb replacements to fully embrace the ambiance.

I proposed to my wife on this bench, while listening to The Bee Gees on my Walkman. Great memories. We were divorced last year. It looks like the bench did better than we did.

Ive been all over the world and let me tell you, the Sistine Chapel, Forbidden City, etc pale in comparison to this bench. I stood there weeping due to its grandeur and beauty. And my god, when I sat on this bench it was like heaven. I highly highly recommend this bench. I only wish the bench could stay open later than 2:15 though so more people could experience it.

I forgot again what president waited on this lofty bench

(jaded 7 year old comments with a jaundiced eye) its just a bench, whats so historic about it?

“This is one bench on one corner… of one country, in one continent, on one planet that’s a corner of a galaxy that’s a corner of a universe that is forever growing and shrinking and creating and destroying and never remaining the same for a single millisecond. And there are so many benches to see.” — [not exactly] The Doctor, Season 7, Episode 4

Truly a life-changing experience. Seeing Childish Gambino was great but this was even better.

Best. Bench .Ever.Even though this monument was closed we just had to check it out and had an amazing time.Would recommend.

Its always great to have one of these historic benches in the community. I find this gives life to the cityscape visual embraced by the Village. Such a treasure.

The bench is great, but we got there at 3pm on a Thursday and it closed at 2:30pm, so we just missed it. Well have to try another day when its open.

They dont kid about going when it is open, I went when it was closed and it was wet. I was Disappointed I really could have used the bench to sit

Get here early to beat the crowds and you won’t be disappointed!

This bench is so important, it’s surrounded by other identical benches all over the neighborhood. Legend.

I was shocked and amazed how comfortable this historic bench was. I got there kind of late and was sad to see if closed at 2:15. But that’s okay, I’ll be back!!!!

Not historic enough. You can’t fool me. 1 star.

Forest Park’s most cherished bench. A true hidden treasure!Initially Public Works placed the bench at Ferdinand and Adams in 1968. It was moved to its present location in 1987 after sidewalk repairs almost caused its accidental destruction.

My wife and I were recently on a trip to Hawaii, and all we could think about was returning home because we missed this historic bench so much.

A true gem of the Western suburbs. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Oh, the pioneers used to ride these babies for miles.

This bench was comfortable, but I think its history is a little too racist for me.

I tear up just thinking about it...

Other benches should take notes