The John H. Vanderpoel Memorial Art Gallery, located within Ridge Park in Chicago, IL, showcases an impressive collection of nineteenth and twentieth century fine art. The gallery pays tribute to John Henry Vanderpoel, a renowned Chicago artist and teacher, who exhibited his work at prestigious events such as the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Vanderpoel's sister and the Beverly community came together to acquire his painting, "The Buttermakers," which led to the establishment of the gallery in 1914. Over the years, the collection grew, and in 1929, a dedicated 3000 square foot room was included in the new field house at Ridge Park to house the art collection.
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