Lincoln Park, Chicago

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Lincoln Park is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The name may be used to describe Lincoln Park as a community on the city's north side; Lincoln Park, the park primarily within that community; or the zoo within the park's southern area.

Lincoln Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Community Area 07 - Lincoln Park Location within the city of Chicago
Latitude Longitude	[41°55.2′N 87°39′W]
Neighborhoods	DePaul Old Town Triangle Park West Lincoln Park Ranch Triangle Sheffield Neighbors Wrightwood Neighbors
ZIP Code	parts of 60614
Area	8.26 km² (3.19 mi²)
Population (2000) Density	64,320 (up 5.28% from 1990) 7,785.0 /km²
Demographics	White Black Hispanic Asian Other	84.5% 5.17% 5.06% 3.61% 1.67%
Median income	,613
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

History

The area now known as Lincoln Park in Chicago was still primarily forest with stretches of grassland and occasional quicksand, and was virtually untouched by Europeans as late as the 1820s.

In 1824 the United States Army built a small post near today's Clybourn and Armitage Avenues. Indian settlements existed along Green Bay Road, now called Clark Street (named after explorer George Rogers Clark), at the current intersection of Halsted Street and Fullerton Avenue.

In 1836, land from North to Fullerton and from the lake to Halsted was inexpensive, costing $150 per acre ($0.04 m²). Because the area was considered remote, a small pox hospital and the city cemetery were located in Lincoln Park until the 1860s.

In 1837 Chicago was incorporated as a city, and North Avenue was established as its northern boundary. Settlements increased along Green Bay Road (now Clark Street) when (1) the government offered land claims and (2) Green Bay Road was widened.

Neighborhood

The Lincoln Park neighborhood is bordered on the north by Diversey Parkway, on the west by Clybourn Avenue, on the south by North Avenue, and on the east by the public park of the same name.

The neighborhood population is primarily made up of young professionals, recent college graduates, and young families. The neighborhood is also home to Lincoln Park High School, Francis W. Parker School,and DePaul University. Many students who attend these schools live in this neighborhood.

There are many boutiques, movie theaters, retail stores, restaurants and coffee shops. There are also many bars and clubs in the area, especially along Lincoln Avenue between Diversey and Armitage. Rent for studio apartments can range from $535-$900, and one-bedroom apartments start at $850 and skyrocket from there, depending on the view, size and location.

Lincoln Park (Chicago Park District)

Lincoln Park, for which the neighborhood was named, stretches along the lakefront from Ardmore Avenue (in Edgewater) south to North Avenue. The park contains a zoo, an outdoor theatre, a rowing canal, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, ponds, playing fields, and a large statue of General Grant. The famed restaurant, North Pond, is also located in the park.

Transportation

The Lincoln Park neighborhood is accessible via mass transit, including the CTA's red, brown, and purple lines at the Fullerton station, as well as CTA bus service.

Via car, Lincoln Park can be reached by using Lake Shore Drive or Interstate 94.

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