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List of Chicago Landmarks - Quiz
List of Chicago Landmarks
  • 1. Who is responsible for designating Chicago Landmarks?
A) The mayor and City Council of Chicago
B) The Chicago Historical Society
C) The Illinois State Legislature
D) The National Park Service
  • 2. How many members serve on the Commission on Chicago Landmarks?
A) Nine
B) Five
C) Twelve
D) Seven
  • 3. What ordinance governs the commission's landmark recommendations?
A) The 1982 Chicago city ordinance
B) The 1950 Chicago city ordinance
C) The 2000 Chicago city ordinance
D) The 1968 Chicago city ordinance
  • 4. How many criteria must a candidate meet to be considered for a landmark designation?
A) All seven
B) At least one
C) At least three
D) Two or more
  • 5. What happens if a Chicago Landmark owner wants to demolish their building?
A) They can demolish it without restriction
B) The permit must be reviewed by the Landmarks Commission
C) They must sell the property to the city
D) They must get approval from the federal government only
  • 6. What provides federal tax support for the preservation of many Chicago Landmarks?
A) Listing on the National Register of Historic Places
B) City property tax exemptions
C) State lottery grants
D) Donations from private donors
  • 7. Which body provides additional federal oversight for certain landmarked sites?
A) The Chicago City Council
B) Local homeowners associations
C) National Historic Landmarks designation
D) The Illinois Department of Transportation
  • 8. Does the Chicago Landmarks Ordinance regulate routine maintenance?
A) Only interior maintenance requires a permit
B) Only exterior maintenance requires a permit
C) No
D) Yes, all maintenance requires a permit
  • 9. Which of the following can be considered for landmark nomination?
A) Temporary pop-up kiosks
B) Proposed infrastructure projects
C) Movable automobiles
D) Works of art
  • 10. What is required for a preliminary landmark designation after the criteria are met?
A) A public vote by city residents
B) The building must be at least 100 years old
C) The integrity of the candidate must be preserved
D) Financial documentation of the owner
  • 11. Which government-sponsored program led to the destruction of some residential areas?
A) The Chicago World's Fair
B) Urban renewal
C) The Landmarks Preservation Council
D) The 5th Ward Development Initiative
  • 12. What infrastructure project resulted in the division of neighborhoods in Chicago?
A) High-speed, limited-access expressways
B) The installation of new lighting systems
C) The expansion of the subway system
D) The creation of local parks
  • 13. What real estate trend contributed to the destruction of Chicago's environment?
A) The construction of new residential suburbs
B) The creation of historical museums
C) The demand for increased office space in the Loop
D) The demand for affordable housing
  • 14. Who began the landmark preservation movement in Chicago in 1957?
A) Louis Sullivan
B) Frank Lloyd Wright
C) Leon Despres
D) The City Landmarks Commission
  • 15. Which building was adopted to start the landmark preservation movement?
A) The 5th Ward Hall
B) Chicago Stock Exchange Building
C) Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House
D) Garrick Theater
  • 16. How many buildings were chosen as 'honorary' landmarks by the City Landmarks Commission?
A) 12
B) 39
C) 5
D) 100
  • 17. How many buildings were selected as the inaugural official Chicago Landmarks?
A) 5
B) 50
C) 39
D) 12
  • 18. Which building designed by Louis Sullivan was lost in 1960?
A) Garrick Theater
B) The Loop Office Building
C) Robie House
D) Chicago Stock Exchange Building
  • 19. What was Leon Despres's role in the Chicago city government?
A) Alderman from the 5th ward
B) Chief urban planner
C) Mayor of Chicago
D) Head of the Highway Department
  • 20. How many nationally Registered Historic Places in Chicago are not also Chicago Landmarks?
A) Exactly 50
B) Approximately 500
C) Approximately 200
D) Approximately 100
  • 21. How many of the 200 nationally Registered Historic Places that are not Chicago Landmarks are further designated as U.S. National Historic Landmarks?
A) 13
B) 1
C) 20
D) 100
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