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James A. Sexton School

Address160 W. Wendell Street, Chicago, IL
Built1882
ArchitectJulius S. Ender
StatusDesignated Chicago Landmark
Designation DateMay 7, 1978 (Final)
NeighborhoodNear North Side
TypeSchool and education
Landmark IDL-183

What other designation reports say about this building

“Sexton School (originally, North Division High School) at 160 W. Wendell Street, designated a Chicago Landmark in 1978, featured larger floor plans. Early private schools, however, were typically built on small lots for reasons…”
— Assumption School (L-49) designation report, p. 4.
“20 The Ruben Salazar Elementary School (originally the North Division High School) at 160 W. Wendell St. was one of the last Chicago school buildings completed following the form and style of the King School model.”
— Elizabeth Peabody Public School (L-338) designation report, p. 7.
“The Ruben Salazar Elementary School (originally the North Division High School) at 160 W. Wendell St. was one of the last Chicago school buildings completed following the form and style of the King School model.”
— Graeme Stewart Public School Building (L-340) designation report, p. 8.
“Many examples remain in use. The James Sexton Public School at 160 W. Wendell St., originally the North Division High School and built in 1882, is one example; it is a designated Chicago Landmark.”
— James Mulligan Public School Building (Former) (L-331) designation report, p. 8.

Also consulted: City of Chicago landmark data

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