The Palmer Square area of Chicago is a small residential pocket in the Logan Square area, lying just west of Bucktown, north of Humboldt Park and northwest of Wicker Park. Despite the lack of definite borders, the City of Chicago Neighborhoods Map suggests that the area is typically encompassed by Fullerton Avenue (2400 N) to […]
The expansive Kosciuszko Park (pronounced “Ko-shchoosh-coe” in Polish), which is informally referred to by locals as “Koz Park” or “Land of Koz”, is situated between the Chicago neighborhoods of Logan Square and Avondale. It incorporates the Belmont Gardens in its northwest section and is bordered by Central Park Avenue to the east, Pulaski Road to
Belmont Gardens in Chicago is situated between the community areas of Logan Square and Avondale, similar to Kosciuszko Park which is located within its northwest area, at the intersection of the Pulaski Industrial Corridor and the residential sections. Typically, Belmont Gardens is bounded by Pulaski Road on the East, the Union Pacific/Northwest rail line to
Located in the east of Chicago’s Logan Square area, Bucktown lies north of Wicker Park and northwest of the Loop. It earned its name from the abundant goats kept in the area in the 19th century, when it was part of the city’s Polish Downtown. The Polish term for Bucktown is Kozie Prery, which means
The Logan Square area of the City of Chicago is a designated community area for planning purposes, consisting of a historical neighborhood and a public square at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Logan Boulevard and Kedzie Boulevard. It is generally bounded by the Metra/Milwaukee District North Line railroad on the west, the North Branch of
Situated at the far southern tip of Chicago, Hegewisch provides a unique blend of urban and rural living. Perfect for families, it’s a true gem. The area is surrounded by a variety of bodies of water, meaning you can be at a lake or river in no time. Much like a small rural town, the
Edison Park is one of the 77 neighborhoods in the city of Chicago, located on the North Side. It is named after Thomas Alva Edison, who gave his approval to the area in 1890. According to the 2000 Census, its population was 11,259 and it has one of the highest concentrations of Irish ancestry in