Old
Town
Old
Town (sometimes called Old Town Triangle)
is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, bounded by Armitage on
the north, Division Street on the south, Halsted on the west,
and Clark Street on the east.
Old Town is located
south of Lincoln Park and just east of the Gold Coast, and Wicker
Park is located just west of this area with the gallery district
blending into Old Town, offering rich artistic cultural experiences
to its residents.
Old Town is considered
an affluent and historic neighborhood home to many of Chicago's
older, Victorian-era buildings. The neighborhood is also home
to St. Michaels Church, one of few buildings to survive the great
Chicago Fire.
As of 2006, a few of
the institutions from the 1960s era still exist, such as the Second
City, the Old Town Ale House, Bijou Video, the Up Down Tobacco
Shop and the Old Town Aquarium.
The Old Town Triangle
area was designated a Chicago Landmark District in 1977. There
are several major hospitals in the neighborhood and many shops,
coffeehouses, and restaurants line the streets, offering an incredibly
diverse selection of food and wares.
Housing in this area
is consistent with the housing prices in Lincoln Park and a bit
more affordable than the Gold Coast. Due to it’s location
amongst some of Chicago’s wealthiest areas and it’s
close proximity to downtown, Old Town is a great place to live
for all ages.
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