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Wicker Park
History Wicker Park has been part of Chicago since its incorporation to the city in 1837
Industry came into the area in 1857 with the opening of Rolling Mill Steel Works.◦ Irish community settled there to provide the labor◦ Residencies were established along the major avenues of Ashland and Milwaukee, in turn pushing
population out of the city◦ Clothing and instrument stores, breweries, and cigar manufacturers added to the scene of the district of
Wicker Park
The aftermath of Chicago's Great Fire of 1871 created an increased residential and commercial scene in Wicker Park
2 distinct periods of development in Wicker Park• 1800s-1929 "establishment and growth period"• 1930-1973/5 "depressed community" followed buy an explosion of rebirth and
development that is continuing today• restaurants, entertainment, and classy shops
Demographics (2014) Current Population: 11,219
Median Income: $77,357 (Chicago $38,625)
Average Net Worth: $724, 612
Long-term Residents: 15%
Median Age: 30 years
Ethnic Groups: large groups of Germans, Norwegians, Jews, and Poles
Directions1. Get on the red line towards the loop.2. At Washington, switch to the blue line towards O'hare. 3. Get off at Damen.
The total trip takes about one hour.
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Sources "History of the Wicker Park District." Neighborhood History. Chicago Website Development: Chicago Digital And Website Design: Marian Williams Design, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2014.
"Wicker Park, Chicago, IL." Realtor.com. National Association of Realtors, n.d. 20 Oct. 2014.
