Honoring a Legend: The Illinois State Historical Marker for Mary Bartelme

Getting There

• Walking

  From the heart of the West Loop, head south on South Halsted Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with West Washington Boulevard. Turn left onto West Washington Boulevard and walk east. After a few blocks, you will come to South Sangamon Street. Turn right onto South Sangamon Street. The Illinois State Historical Marker for Mary Bartelme will be located at 105 S Sangamon St, on your left-hand side. It's a short walk of about 10-15 minutes, depending on your starting point.

• Public Transit - Bus

  Locate the nearest bus stop for the CTA bus route #8 (Halsted). Board the bus traveling southbound. Get off at the stop at West Washington Boulevard and South Halsted Street. From there, walk east on West Washington Boulevard until you reach South Sangamon Street. Turn right on South Sangamon Street, and you will find the historical marker at 105 S Sangamon St. The bus fare is $2.50, and you can pay using a Ventra card or cash.

• Public Transit - Train

  Walk to the nearest 'Pink Line' train station (the Damen station is a good option). Board the Pink Line train heading towards 18th. Get off at the Polk station. From there, walk north on South Paulina Street until you reach West Washington Boulevard. Turn right and head east until you reach South Sangamon Street. Turn right again, and the historical marker will be at 105 S Sangamon St. The train fare is $2.50, payable via Ventra card or cash.