Austin
(Austin, Galewood, the Island)
Zipcodes
60644, 60635, 60639, 60651
Boundaries
North: CMSTPPRR
East: Belt RY to Kolmar to Jackson and then Harrison and back to Belt RY
South: Roosevelt Road
West: Austin Ave. to North and then Harlem up to CMSTPPRR
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Galewood Gazette
The relationship between the Galewood neighborhood in the Austin community area and the Montclare neighborhood/community area. The Galewood Gazette (http://galewood.net/gazette/) is a quarterly newspaper that focuses specifically on the Galewood neighborhood. As they express, this newspaper is “a collaboration between members of the Galewood Residents Organization, The GMCO, GMC Garden Club, Moms in Action, and the Sayre Playground Group.” The issues that are published are from Spring 2010 to Spring 2013. Student researchers might compare the Galewood Gazette with the Galewood-Montclare website to see what interests and concerns are in common and which are distinct.
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East Garfield Park
(East Garfield Park, Fifth City)
Zipcodes
60624
Boundaries
North: CNWRR
East: CNWRR to Lake and then Talman to Madison and then CNWRR
South: Taylor to Kedzie and then Arthington
West: Independence Blvd. and Hamlin Ave.
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Garfield Park Conservatory
The Garfield Park Conservatory offers an in-house respite of natural beauty; it also is a valuable resource for those with environmental concerns. Student researchers might do well to explore the work and resources of the Conservatory as compared with its North side counterpart in Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park Conservatory.
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Humboldt Park
(Humboldt Park)
Zipcodes
60622, 60624, 60647, 60651
Boundaries
North: CMSTPPRR
East: Humboldt Blvd. to North and then Kedzie to Augusta and then Sacremento Blvd. to Chicago and then California to Grand and then Rockwell
South: CNWRR
West: Belt Railway
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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Like all National museums in the city, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (http://nmprac.org ) is free. Located in the Humboldt Park Stables, the museum explores Chicago’s Puerto Rican culture. Student researchers interested in exploring the Latino presence in Chicago would do well to visit this museum as well as other such cultural institutions listed in this guide.
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Lower West Side
(Heart of Chicago, Lower West Side, Pilsen)
Zipcodes
60608, 60616
Boundaries
North: 16th St.
East: E to S: South Branch of Chicago River to South Fork to Stevenson Expressway
South: E to S: South Branch of Chicago River to South Fork to Stevenson Expressway
West: Penn RR
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National Museum of Mexican Art
Located at 1852 W. 19th St., the National Museum of Mexican Art (nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org) is free like other national museums. The museum celebrates the culture and experiences of Chicago’s Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.
Near West Side
(Columbus Circle, Greektown, Little Italy, Medical Center, Near West Side, Tri-Taylor, Fulton River District, University Village)
Zipcodes
60606, 60607, 60608, 60610, 60612, 60661, 60664, 60680, 60681
Boundaries
North: CNWRR to Western and then Kinzie Ave.
East: North Branch Chicago River
South: 16th St.
West: Penn RR to Madison and then Talman to Lake
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Jane Addams Hull House Museum
The Jane Addams Hull House ( https://www.hullhousemuseum.org) is an obvious choice as a resource on the Near West Side with real Chicago history in terms of the settlement house movement and social services. While there is a small fee for visiting, students can learn quite a bit about the immigrant experience and Chicago’s social services history.
North Lawndale
(North Lawndale)
Zipcodes
60608, 60623, 60624
Boundaries
North: Fifth Ave to Kildare and then Taylor to Pulaski and then Independence and then Arthington to Kedzie and then Taylor
East: Penn RR
South: BN(CBO)RR to California and then 19th to Albany and then 21st to Trumbull and then Cermak to Springfield and then BN(CBO)RR
West: Belt Railway
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Independence Square Fountain
Located at Douglas and Independence Boulevard in North Lawndale, Independence Square holds a 1902 fountain that is one of Chicago’s celebrated public art pieces. Students exploring public art in Chicago would do well to explore this particular work as well.
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South Lawndale
(Little Village, South Lawndale, Marshall Square)
Zipcodes
60608, 60623
Boundaries
North: BNCBORR to Springfield and then Cermak to Trumbull and then 21st to Albany and then 19th to California and then CBORR
East: Penn RR
South: Stevenson Expressway
West: Belt Railway
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Rudy Lozano Tribute Marker
Located at 4035 W. 25th St., the Rudy Lozano Tribute Marker celebrates the life of Rudy Lozano, a Little Village community activist who worked for the community. Student researchers might explore Lozano’s life and contributions as a means to discuss community activism in general or in particular to Latinx communities. This citation connects to a list of public markers, including the Rudy Lozano marker.
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West Garfield Park
(West Garfield Park)
Zipcodes
60624
Boundaries
North: CNWRR
East: Hamlin to Independence Blvd.
South: BOCTRR to Pulaski and then Taylor to Kildare and then Fifth Ave.
West: Belt RY to Harrison and then Kolmar to Jackson and then Belt RY
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K-Town Historic District Association
Though better known these days for violence and poverty, West Garfield Park has seen better days. The K-Town Historic District Association hopes to highlight the historic homes and the historic events that occurred in West Garfield Park to drive renovation and development. The Chicago Architecture Center’s video, “ Preserving the K-Town historic district” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAF7WvFfTXM ) offers more information about properties and history.
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West Town
(East Village, Noble Square, Ukrainian Village, Smith Park, West Town, Wicker Park)
Zipcodes
60612, 60622, 60647
Boundaries
North: Bloomingdale and Milwaukee to Leavitt and then Churchill to Damen and then CMSTPPRR
East: North Branch of Chicago River
South: CNWRY
West: Rockwell to Grand and then California to Chicago and then Sacremento to Augusta and then Kedzie to North and then Humboldt Blvd.
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Ukranian National Museum
Located at 2249 W. Superior Street, the Ukranian National Museum (ukraniannationalmuseum.org) focuses on the history, art, and culture of Ukranians as well as the experiences of Chicago’s Ukranian-Americans. While they have relatively limited hours and days of access, student researchers interested in the Eastern European presence in Chicago, including that of the Ukraine, would do well to visit this museum as well as the Polish Museum of America, which is also in West Town, and the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in West Lawn (Southwest Side).
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