Connection to Community: Lincoln Park
- 1. LINCOLN PARK Explored by: Abby S., Meshach F, Jizelle B., and Annette C.
- 2. HOW TO GET THERE: From Loyola, take the Red Line south on the 95th/Dan Ryan Get off at the Fullerton Stop Walk east on Fullerton Avenue towards Lincoln Park Arrive at Lincoln Park!
- 3. HISTORY OF LINCOLN PARK Named after President Lincoln in 1865 One of the three Chicago-area park districts Lincoln Park Zoo made in 1868 By the beginning of the 1900s, Lincoln Park put in artificial ponds, abundant greenery, fountains and statuary, winding walkways, and bicycle paths https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/xp9VUoOT FROM: bg8JAQ/abraham-lincoln http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/744.html
- 4. CURRENT DEMOGRAPHICS OF LINCOLN PARK According to the 2000 Consensus White: 54,321 African American: 3,394 Hispanic: 3,251 Asian: 2,337 Other: 2,449 Median Family Income: $132,894 Median Household Income: $68,613 Median House Value: $518,063 Median Gross Rent: $981 INFO FROM: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Zoning_Main_Page/Publications/Census_2000_Community_Area_Profiles/PDF_ 07.pdf
- 5. EXPLORING LINCOLN PARK CTA Red Line from Loyola to Fullerton
- 6. EXPLORING LINCOLN PARK Molly’s Cupcakes on Clark Street!
- 7. EXPLORING LINCOLN PARK Pocket Puppies on Clark Street!
- 8. OTHER LANDMARKS IN LINCOLN PARK Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Urban Outfitter’s Surplus Store The Pasta Bowl Aloha Eats Restaurant Edzo’s Burger Shop
- 9. REFLECTIONS ON THE EXPERIENCE New insights brought to the group by exploring Lincoln Park? Did this experience spark curiosity or offer any surprises? Did this experience shape your opinion of Chicago?
- 10. WORKS CITED Bryan, I. J. Report of the Commissioners and a History of Lincoln Park. 1899. http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/744.html. Work Product. Copyright 2003. City of Chicago. http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Zoning_Main_Page/Publications/Census _2000_Community_Area_Profiles/PDF_07.pdf https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/xp9VUoOTbg8JAQ/abraham-lincoln