Old Town Chicago - The Second City

Old Town Chicago is indeed old. Originally settled in the mid 19th century by German-Catholic immigrants, the neighborhood got its name and became closer knit during World War II, when Chicago's Civil Defense Agency delineated a neighborhood defense unit. The unit was made up of a triangular area bounded by North Avenue, Clark Street and Ogden Avenue. This area was called North Town. North Town's inhabitants felt a sense of continued connection even after the War ended and in the spirit of community, they began to sponsor annual fairs which they called the "Old Town Holiday." In 1948 the Old Town Triangle Association was formed, and since then, the name "Old Town" has stuck; it is now the area's official moniker.

Today's Old Town is bordered on the north by Armitage Avenue, on the South by Division Street, on the east by Clark Street and on the west by Larrabee Street and Orleans Street. The neighborhood lies north of Chicago's downtown and 40 years ago it was one of the city's first areas to be gentrified. It is one of Chicago's most beautiful neighborhoods, reminiscent of a quaint European town, with its historic homes and cobblestone streets and flowering trees that make a walk on a summer or fall day all the more enjoyable. Old Town is also home to one of the few places that survived the Great Chicago Fire of the 1871: Old Town's "German village," including the Bavarian-built St. Michael Church that survived the fire because its walls were made of brick.

Old Town boasts a vibrant commercial district, is home to outstanding outdoor art fairs, rich history and fine amenities. It is one of Chicago's most interesting and easy neighborhoods to explore.

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The Blue Door - Gaslight Court Chicago Old Town

Gaslight Court is the gated historic 1900-era brick complex in the middle of Old Town Chicago at 1407 N. Wells. Several of the units have a funky 1/2 address, e.g. 1407.5 N. Wells.
The structures are nearly 100 years old and the brick pavers are all original. In the '60s, this Chicago Old Town gem was home to hippies and artisans who took up residence in the then-low-rent area and made candles and visual art.

Passersby will notice the abundance of brick both lining the alley and covering adjacent buildings, and if you press your face against the gate's bars, you will see potted plants, a lone tree, a bistro table and a lingerie shop, a running fountain built into one of two small stairwells leading down from one building, balconies filled with flowers and a hidden set of steps leading to an accounting firm, but the best way to check it all out is to make nice with one of the 19 residents who live in the adjoining buildings, which spill out into the alley.

Gas lanterns once lined the alleyway. The lanterns have since been replaced by electric ones, but this slice of Chicago history lives on - even if you have to nab something slinky to get to it.

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Chicago - Chi-town - Chitown - The City Beautiful

Chicago, the City of the big shoulders, is one of the most architecturally diverse cities in the world. Its skyline along the shores of lake Michigan is unmistakable, and every year thousands flock to view its historic buildings, cites and attractions.

In this photograph:
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Chicago Magnificent Mile - 664 North Michigan Avenue (left, tall)
postmodern skyscraper, Height: 495 feet / 151 meters, Floors 40, finished 2010

City Place - 676 North Michigan Avenue (center, tall)
postmodern skyscraper, Height: 470 feet / 143 meters, Floors 40, finished 1990

Chicago Place - 700 North Michigan Avenue (right, tall)
postmodern skyscraper, Height: 608 feet / 185 meters, Floors 49, finished 1991

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