LINCOLN PARKBy:

Frankie DiscipioSydney Sullivan

Paige NahodAaron Friedman

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Demographics

The area‘s racial background is about 80% white, 9% Hispanic, 6% black, 4% Asian and 1% other.

The majority of people living in this area are “non-family” homes, 69.8%

It is a relatively well-educated area, with 43.6% of residents having a bachelor’s degree and 38.6% having a graduate degree.

Lincoln Park consists mainly of white collar workers, at 57.9%.

There is also a larger population of females.3

Median income

This is reflected in the median income of the area which is $77,339 for residents age 25-44.

The median income for this area is almost double the median in Chicago.

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History of Lincoln park

Lincoln Park was established in 1837.

Before becoming a town, Lake Park later changed to Lincoln Park after President Abraham Lincoln was killed. It was a small U.S. Army Post where Indian settlements still existed.

In 1824, many Polish immigrants moved to Lincoln Park which became known as the Polish Patch.

After the actual establishment of Lincoln Park, the Germans moved in and set up farms, shops, and industrial plants. This changed from the Polish Patch to the Cabbage Patch.

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In 1871, The Great Chicago Fire leveled most of the city.

Most of the structures were destroyed, so the patrons had to rebuild.

Shortly after, the Great Depression hit causing the housing market to crash almost destroying the population of the city.

The population was so low it was a step above a slum.

After hitting rock bottom, the City was rebuilt and renovated.

Lincoln Park eventually became a part of the Conservation Association and was designated as a conservation area.

Currently, Lincoln Park is one of the highest status neighborhoods in Chicago.

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Transportation to Lincoln park

In order to get to Lincoln Park, you have to take the Red Line from either the Loyola stop or the Granville stop to the Fullerton stop.

You will then walk from the Fullerton stop to Armitage Avenue and turn slight left.

Then walk to Clark St. and turn slight left.

Then walk straight until you reach Lincoln Park.

Now, to get home, one can take either the 151 bus right outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo to Sheridan Road.

You can take the 156 bus to Belmont and walk .5 miles to the Belmont Red Line stop. 8

Fun facts

President Barack Obama was block away from us when we went our exploration!

•The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum, has his own sculpture located in the park.

•Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest public park.

•Named after Abraham Lincoln.

• It was originally called Cemetery Park in the 1800s as it was located just north of the city’s burial grounds.

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Lincoln Park Zoo

Open all year-round

Free entry

Home to nearly 1,100 animals from about 200 species

One of the oldest zoos in the country (founded in 1868)

The first bison ever born in captivity was born at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

The Zoo is planning on expanding the polar bear and penguin exhibit, projected to open in 2016, with a larger habitat for the animals.

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Lincoln Park Conservatory

The Lincoln Park Conservatory was built between 1890

and 1895.

It was built in the Victorian Style.

It's managed by the Chicago Parks District and the displays

run until mid-October.

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Frankie's reflection

I thought that visiting Lincoln Park was a great experience. I was so excited to be able to experience new things that I have never done before like visiting the Conservatory. I also thought that it was wonderful to see the history that the town had and how it changed over the years. I personally feel that visiting Lincoln Park was definitely an authentic Chicago experience because of two reasons: the location of the town to the City and the busy and populated streets and neighborhoods. I definitely plan on returning to Lincoln Park sometime soon!

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Aaron's reflection

I have been to Chicago many times but never to the Lincoln Park Zoo or Conservatory. I enjoyed seeing the animals up-close and the view of the downtown Chicago Skyline. It was a true Chicago experience and I would love to visit the area again.

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Sydney's reflection

I had a great time exploring the Lincoln Park area. My first thought was that I loved the areas “home” feel. The tree-lined streets gave the neighborhood a friendly vibe that I really liked. The zoo was great! (I loved the fact that it was free!) While we walked along the nature walk, I love that you could see a great view of the city as well as take in the beautiful park. Going to the conservatory was great too, but I think that it would be better to go back during the spring or summer time when the flowers are blooming around the outside of the building. I would definitely like to go back and check out some of the great restaurants and cute shops that I saw as we were walking to our different destinations. I will defiantly be going back!

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Paige's reflection

I was unaware of the amount of activities Lincoln Park has to offer. Transportation was fairly simple and there are an abundance of new things to see and do. It is definitely a neighborhood that strongly represents the atmosphere of the city of Chicago.

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Group reflection

As a group, having visited a city together helped us connect as classmates and

possibly better friends. It was a wonderful experience to take the time to get to

know more about the people in our group, their likes and dislikes. Also, being

together helps build the feeling of a welcoming community, which everyone should

feel. In working with such a wonderful group of people, we were able to explore

Lincoln Park and even come pretty close to seeing the President of the United

States just a few blocks away from us. In going to Lincoln Park, we explored the

Zoo and the Conservatory as well as the nature board walk and the park. It was a

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