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1836 – Kimbell Farm Martin Kimbell and Sarah Smalley-Kimbell from New York establish the first farm in the area; a 160-acre parcel now bounded by Kimball (named for them), Diversey, Fullerton and Hamlin Avenues. Pictured: The Kimbell Farmhouse at the northwest corner of Kimball and Altgeld.
1870-1880 – Churches and Schools The area’s first church is constructed to serve African Americans migrating from the South. The first permanent school, the “Little Red Schoolhouse” was constructed near the intersection of Milwaukee and Diversey Avenues and remained in use until 1914. 1889 – Formation of Logan Square The towns of Jefferson and Maplewood are annexed to the City of Chicago, forming the community of Logan Square, named for John Alexander Logan, Civil War general, politician and founder of 3 Memorial Day.
1895 – Metropolitan Elevated Railway The Metropolitan Elevated begins running trains from the Loop to Logan Square, establishing the area as an important destination and transfer point. Pictured: The Logan Square elevated terminal.
1905 – The Logan Squares Jim Callahan quits the Chicago White Sox and purchases an amateur playing field on the north side of Milwaukee Avenue from Sawyer to Diversey. It was the home of the semi-pro team the Logan Squares, who defeated both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, both coming off the 1906 World Series. 1915-1918 – Illinois Centennial Monument
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The Illinois Centennial Monument is constructed by noted architect Henry Bacon, famous for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Evelyn Longman sculpted the eagle and base with figures inspired by classical imagery with modern elements to represent the state’s history and contributions to the nation.
1930 – Automotive Row & Theatre District The Logan Square business district is fully built out including Automobile Row, one of the city’s great auto markets with every brand represented and a theater district which included the Congress, Rio, Paramount (now Logan), Harding and Rose theaters.
1985 – Logan Square Preservation Neighborhood organization Logan Square Preservation successfully added the Logan Square Boulevards Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2005 most of that district became an official city of Chicago Landmark District with overwhelming support from the community.
2005 – Logan Square Business District The Logan Square Business District is officially protected as the Milwaukee-Diversey-Kimball Chicago Landmark District. It spurred a re-investment and restoration of some of the most significant retail buildings in the area.
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logan blvd
kedzie blvd
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the logan theater
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cta logan square blue line station
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illinois centennial monument
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good grub grub good
cravings guide
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non-deep dish pizza
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vegetarian & vegan
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bagels & sandwiches
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brunch
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sushi
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mexican
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boiler room
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the vibe: retro, loud, r&b music, smell of pizza what to get: the pb&j special where it's at: 2210 n. california ave.
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the chicago diner
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the vibe: small, beautiful wood interior, friendly what to get: anything—you can't go wrong here where it's at: 2333 n. milwaukee ave.
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reno
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the vibe: colorful, groovy, hipsters & families unite what to get: old bay bagel, pine sandwich where it's at: 2607 n. milwaukee ave.
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lula cafe
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the vibe: quaint, ecclectic, cute, neighborly what to get: the breakfast burrito where it's at: 2537 n. kedzie ave.
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wasabi
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the vibe: minimalistic, modern, cozy what to get: pike place maki & logan maki where it's at: 2115 n. milwaukee ave.
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cafe con leche the vibe: authentic, decorative, good music what to get: papas con chorizo where it's at: 2714 n. milwaukee ave.
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dank dranks
estereo
• cocktails • coffee bar • disco balls in bathroom • $9–$12/drink
2450 n. milwaukee ave.
mezcaleria las flores
• mezcal drinks • clever names • connected to Johnny's Grill • $9–$12/drink
3149 w. logan blvd.
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the whistler
parson's
• changing cocktails • dance floor • worth the wait • $9–$12/drink
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2421 n. milwaukee ave.
• frozen drinks • outdoor patio • delicious friend chicken & fish • $9–$12/drink
2952 w. armitage ave.
longman & eagle
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whiskeys galore expert staff dark, cozy spot $9–$12/drink
2657 n. kedzie ave.
lost lake
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tiki-themed boozy drinks colorful, trendy $9–$12/drink
3154 w. diversey ave.
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funk & & fun fun funk
east room what to expect:
giant disco ball funky/weird DJs majority dancing elevator lounge
2354 n. milwaukee ave.
slippery slope what to expect:
sweaty dance mob hits from high school red lighting & skee ball ski lodge decor
2357 n. milwaukee ave.
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the owl what to expect:
drunk crowd 4am closing time waterfall behind bar small lounge, dance floor
2521 n. milwaukee ave.
emporium what to expect:
arcade game heaven wide beer selection food truck inside giant graffiti walls 20
2363 n. milwaukee ave.
logan square auditorium what to expect:
occassionally a skate rink historic venue cool events rock n roll crowd
2539 n. kedzie ave.
cole's what to expect:
extremely divey stage in the back lots of locals pool table, chill vibes
2338 n. milwaukee ave.
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jib jab jab jib
pb&j
the best deal in Chicago: a pizza slice, PBR tallboy and Jameson shot for $9
the 606
nickname for the newly opened bloomingdale trail; walkable & bikable
comedy night
a weekly event wednesday nights at cole's; hannibal burress often attends
slo mo
the most popular dance party at the whistler, theme changes monthly
bang bang
shortened version of bang bang pie, a popular logan square pie & biscuit shop
mustache
referring to cafe mustache, a coffee shop by day & bar by night
VDO
stands for village discount outlet, a giant thrift store 23 on milwaukee avenue
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