Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite
- Also Known As: Pioneer Court
- Address: 401 N Michigan Ave
- Neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago in Chicago
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1779/00/00 | Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable | Significant name | By 1779, Du Sable builds the first permanent home on the north bank of the Chicago River. He also built a trading post. Trappers were well paid for their fur pelts and Du Sable sold them supplies and tools. | |||
1800/05/07 | John Kinzie | Home | Point du Sable sells his property to John Kinzie for $1200 and moves to the Missouri River valley. |
Particulars for Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite: | |
---|---|
Cultural Affiliation | Black American |
Criteria Consideration | Commemorative property |
Area of Significance | Commerce |
Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
Level of Significance | National |
Criteria | Person |
Owner | Private |
Historic Use | Retail shop |
Sight Category | Site |
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.