North Center, Chicago

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North Center, Chicago, Illinois
Community Area 05 - North Center
Chicago Community Area 05 - North Center
Location within the city of Chicago
Latitude
Longitude		 41°57′N 87°40.8′W / 41.95°N 87.68°W / 41.95; -87.68Coordinates: 41°57′N 87°40.8′W / 41.95°N 87.68°W / 41.95; -87.68
Neighborhoods
ZIP Code parts of 60613, 60618, 60657
Area 5.36 km² (2.07 mi²)
Population (2000)
Density		 31,895 (down 3.38% from 1990)
5,949.1 /km²
Demographics White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Other		 68.8%
4.18%
20.4%
4.15%
2.52%
Median income $51,758 USD
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

North Center is both a community area located on the North Side of the City of Chicago, Illinois. It is also home to the area's CW affiliate WGN-TV and WGN America.

North Center is bordered on the north by Montrose Avenue, on the south by Diversey Parkway, on the west by the Chicago River and on the east by Ravenswood Avenue. The Chicago 'L' has its Brown Line stops at Addison, Irving Park and Montrose.

North Center was settled in the latter part of the 19th century as well as early in the 20th century largely by Germans who worked in what is known as the industrial corridor along Ravenswood Avenue, and the large industrial plants along the Chicago River to the west. Recently, skyrocketing real estate value and gentrification threatens[citation needed] the industrial and manufacturing contingent along the Chicago River as residents are seeking valuable riverfront property.

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[edit] Neighborhoods

[edit] Northcenter

The neighborhood know as Northcenter refers to a neighborhood in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. Boundaries of Northcenter are Addison on the south, Montrose on the north, California on the west and Ashland and Clark (north of Irving Park Road) on the east.

Ribfest Chicago kicks off the summer at the intersection of Irving Park/Lincoln/Damen in the Northcenter neighborhood. Photo: Leigh Hanlon.

Northcenter has grown since the 1870s when the area was only accessible by the Chicago River and Little Fort Road (now known as Lincoln Avenue). Northcenter is considered a vibrant neighborhood with an eclectic mix of retailers, restaurants, live music, live theater, and service-oriented businesses.

Northcenter’s history is deeply rooted in European cultural influences, and that history can be seen in the architectural charm of the homes and buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Also during this time, the Selig Polyscope Company produced some of America's earliest motion pictures and was based in Chicago. Along Byron Street near Oakley Ave and Western Ave, historic production buildings of the company are still standing and being used as residences and retail businesses. The neighborhood continues to grow and become more culturally diverse. The neighborhood includes bowling alleys, three city parks - including an indoor ice arena, a nearby library, a nearby movie theater complex, and Northcenter Town Square. The Northcenter Chamber of Commerce hosts many free family and community events throughout the year. Northcenter Town Square is also home to a Farmer's Market on Saturdays from June to October.

[edit] Roscoe Village

Roscoe Village refers to a neighborhood in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. While not part of any official city map, Chicago residents perceive the boundaries of the neighborhood to be Addison Street to the north, Belmont Avenue to the south, Ravenswood Avenue to the east and the Chicago River to the west.[1] The primary feature of Roscoe Village is Roscoe Street, which bisects the neighborhood's boundaries between Addison Street and Belmont Avenue. Roscoe Street is populated by businesses and residents. Local historian and longtime neighborhood resident Chuck Betzold notes that people have been living in Roscoe Village since the 18th century, when the area was inhabited by the Native Americans of the Fox tribe. Today the area is home to over 6200 residents. It is the Chicago residence of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.

Lincoln Avenue between Cullom and Irving Park in the St. Ben's neighborhood. Photo by Jordan Bettis.

[edit] Saint Ben's

Saint Ben's is the nickname for a neighborhood within the Northcenter neighborhood (above) in the North side of Chicago. The unofficial boundaries of Saint Ben's are Montrose Avenue on the north, Addison Street on the south, Ravenswood Avenue on the east, and the Chicago River on the west. The name "Saint Ben's" namesake comes from Saint Benedict's Parish, a Catholic school on Leavitt Street.[citation needed]

[edit] Places of interest

  • Cook County Circuit Court
  • Lillstreet Art Center

[edit] Schools

[edit] Former places of interest

[edit] External links

[edit] References

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "Roscoe Village Neighbors website". Roscoe Village Neighbors. http://www.roscoevillage.org. Retrieved on 2009-02-17. 
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