Pulaski Park is a park in the West Town neighborhood of

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. It was founded in 1912, and was named after

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Casimir Pulaski Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Pułaski of the Ślepowron coat of arms (; ''Casimir Pulaski'' ; March 4 or March 6, 1745 Makarewicz, 1998 October 11, 1779) was a Polish nobleman, soldier, and military commander who has been called, tog ...

. Pulaski Park derives its name from the historic park and fieldhouse that was designed by

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between 1912 and 1914. 1,200 people were displaced, leading to the razing of a number of buildings while others were moved to nearby locations in the neighborhood. The park and fieldhouse were listed on the

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on August 13, 1981. It became an official

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on July 29, 2003. The neighborhood in the park's vicinity within West Town is called Pulaski Park after the park.

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{{Chicago Parks Parks in Chicago West Side, Chicago Polish-American culture in Chicago Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Chicago Chicago Landmarks American Craftsman architecture in Illinois 1912 establishments in Illinois

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