Chicago's Honorary Street Signs
Joe Mantegna was born in Chicago and received a Tony Award for his lead role in "Glengarry Glen Ross" by David Mamet.
Map Data: Copyright 2017 Honorary Chicago; Copyright 2017 CartoDB, Copyright OpenStreetMap contributors.
Source: City of Chicago data, Honorary Chicago analysis
Note: marker indicates designated location not posted sign location.
Honorary Chicago junior map editors: E. Rivera, G. Kelly.
Shared Stories
The photos in this section were submitted by Chicagoans who knew the person being honored. If you would like to contribute a story or photo please send it to us at share@honorarychicago.com. (TOS)
JOSEPH CALDWELL
JOSEPH CALDWELL WAY - DEDICATED IN 2011 AT 84TH STREET AND SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE
Established Tailorite Cleaners which has been family owned and operated for more than 50 years.
ALEXANDER ESTEBAN
ALEXANDER ESTEBAN WAY - AT WEST AUGUSTA AND NORTH NOBEL STREET
A three-year old killed by a drunk driver while walking with his 72-year old grandfather who was also seriously injured.
Chicago has more honorary street signs than any other city per capital. How many?
We are working on the honorary street sign census and verified map information - estimated completion early 2016 .
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