Employees at Sears, Roebuck and Co. once enjoyed leisurely lunches beneath a pergola. This pergola still stands in Sears Park. Sears Park was once part of a much larger complex. This “city within a city” housed Sears’ mail order operations and corporate headquarters from 1906 to 1973.
Today, Sears Park stands as a reminder of the company’s legacy. The park sits on the original site of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. headquarters in North Lawndale. It’s a testament to the company’s impact on Chicago and the nation. While the towering headquarters may be gone, the park offers a tranquil escape.