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 Humboldt Park Stables and Receptory


About the Humboldt Park Stables and Receptory  [See on Map]

Humboldt Park Stables and Receptory was built in 1896 and designed by architects Fromman & Jebsen. Jens Jensen, a renowned Chicago landscape architect, used the building as his office and headquarters for many years. The Chicago Park District and the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (IPRAC) have undertaken a major restoration of the building and grounds for a Puerto Rican cultural/arts center that will serve the residents of Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
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Recently submitted by Liz, Chicagoland
Reliving the memories
I spent a majority of my life growing up in the Humboldt Park area as did many other Puerto Ricans in the 60's and 70's. Attending Von Humboldt Grammar School and then going on to Tuley/Clemente....

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