Boystown Elizabeth Keyes, Sandy Matthews, Katie Butler, Maddie Wise

How to get there?● Take the EL from Loyola

towards 95th Dan Ryan● Get off at the Addison

stop and head East on W Addison St

● Turn right on N Halsted St● You have arrived, explore and

enjoy!!!!

A Brief History...● first officially recognized gay and lesbian

community ● unofficially dates back to 1970

○ first Gay Pride parade● 1997 $3.2 million dollar

remodel ○ 11 23 ft rainbow pillars

Our Afternoon began... -Coffee at Saugatuck Cafe Co. - casual atmosphere-planned our day

ExplorationWalked up and

down Halsted St-

-“GayMart”-Seasonal drag stores

*halloween costumes

Our Afternoon● Chicago Diner

○ meat free!● Bountiful Club and

Dance Scene● Hair Salons

Windy City Sweets3308 N. Broadway

Famous for chocolate baskets and ice cream

The Playground TheaterImprov comedy theater with stand-up, sketch and improv seven nights a week

3209 N Halsted St.

Pride Parade Last Sunday in June One of the biggest parades in the country

Halloween Parade “The Freakshow” ● Halsted St● October 31

○ Live acts○ characters ○ music and entertainment

Boystown DemographicsMedian age- Women- 30 Men-33Median Income- $69,189Median Rent- $1,06Avg. House size- 1.7 PeoplePercentage of pop. below poverty level: 14.1%

Reflections...Boystown showed us how diverse and accepting Chicago is to all kinds of people. It sparked our curiosity to explore new areas of Chicago and showed us that everyone can make Chicago their home.

you can be this happy if you visit Boystown!!

ALL IN ALL● accepting● healthy food options● active community● neighborhood-feel● inviting atmosphere● Fun environment

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