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- 1. Logan Logan Square Exploration 2014
- 2. Overview Logan Square: History Locals Movie Theater Reno Brunch
- 3. Where is Logan Square? -Community Area 22 - 5 miles Northwest of the Loop - home to many Hispanic Immigrants - bounded by Chicago River (east) and Milwaukee Avenue
- 4. How do you get there? ● Take red line toward 95th ● Get off at Lake ● Transfer to Blue line toward O’Hare ● Get off at Logan Square Located northwest from Chicago’s “Loop”
- 5. History of Logan Square ● Named after John A. Logan, a Union General in the Civil War ● Developed by Martin Kimbell ● Fully annexed into Chicago in 1889 ● Original citizens were mostly English, Scandinavian (Norwegian and Danish), Polish or Jewish ● Illinois Centennial Monument built in 1918
- 6. ... -1836, New Yorker Martin Kimbell claimed 160 then became town of Jefferson -1850, there was a large farmers market along North West Plank Road, and now called Milwaukee Avenue -1871 Chicago fire, Logan Square grew especially suburban Maplewood which is along Milwaukee Avenue -1889, the “L” arrived and new homes were built -After WWI, Logan Square boomed •Russian, Polish and Jewish immigrants th -1918, Illinois Centennial Monument built commemorate the 100 anniversary of Illinois’ statehood -1930, population fell gradually -1963, residents formed the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, a group has worked to improve housing and community spirit -The oldest portion of Logan Square, the Bucktown neighborhood in the community's southeast corner, has become a haven for artists
- 7. Logan Square Today •Logan Square displays a key ethnic and economic diversity •The population has fallen less rapidly than that of Chicago as a whole • Influx of Hispanics since 1960s and by 1990, Hispanics made up almost 2/3 of Logan Square's population •While there are many upper-middle-class professionals who own houses along the boulevards, the majority of Logan Square's residents live in rental flats and apartments
- 8. ... ● Demographics: o 39.64% White o 5.32% Black o 50.74% Hispanic o 2.59% Asian o 1.72% Other ● Median income: $49,610
- 9. Our Visit!
- 10. Illinois Centennial Monument -Designed by Henry Bacon -70-foot tall marble Doric column •Eagle on the top, reference to the state flag and symbol of the nation •Base surrounded by allegorical figures of Native Americans, explorers, Jesuit missionaries, farmers and laborers •Represent Illinois contributions to the nation through transpiration (railroads for passengers and freight)
- 11. RENO: Brunch Very cute-sy! Excellent environment for families & friends CASH ONLY Unique style Reflective of neighborhood
- 12. Talking with Locals! We asked for the best attractions and what most people like to do in Logan Square
- 13. Logan Square Theater RECOMMENDED! Fairly priced tickets $7.50 adults Awesome atmosphere Old & New
- 14. Neighbors, coffee, and shopping!
- 15. Resources http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/ pages/761.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Square,_Chi cago
- 16. BLOOPERS