LoganLogan Square Exploration 2014

OverviewLogan Square: History

Locals Movie TheaterReno Brunch

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

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 SquareLocated northwest from Chicago’s “Loop”

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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

...-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

-1918, Illinois Centennial Monument built commemorate the 100th 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

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

...● Demographics:

o 39.64% White o 5.32% Blacko 50.74% Hispanic o 2.59% Asian o 1.72% Other

● Median income: $49,610

Our Visit!

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)

RENO: Brunch

Very cute-sy! Excellent environment for families & friendsCASH ONLYUnique style Reflective of neighborhood

Talking with Locals!

We asked for the best attractions and what most people like to do in Logan Square

Logan Square Theater

RECOMMENDED! Fairly priced tickets

$7.50 adultsAwesome atmosphere Old & New

Neighbors, coffee, and shopping!

Resources http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/761.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Square,_Chicago

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