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Explore Chicago Neighborhood History

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Think you know Chicago? Think again. From historic streets to vibrant corners you’ve yet to discover, these books take you deep into the stories, struggles, and celebrations that define the city’s neighborhoods. Grab a title, take a stroll through hi...
 
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Learn about Chicago neighborhood history through food!
Chicago Food Crawls: Neighborhood Bites & Drinks
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This is a must read from excellent Chicago journalist Natalie Moore.
The South Side: Chicago and American Segregation
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Learn about Lincoln Park's fascinating and storied history
The Battle of Lincoln Park: Urban Renewal
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Learn about the history of Lithuanian immigrants in Chicago
Chicago's Little Lithuania
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Learn about the history of Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood
Back of the Yards
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Learn about the “lost” Ls of Chicago
Chicago's Lost "L"s
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Learn about the history of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood
Chicago's Uptown
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Learn about the history of Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood
Hegewisch
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Learn about the history of Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood
Streeterville: Chicago's Exciting Neighborhood
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Learn all about the history of Pullman, the man and the neighborhood!
Pullman: The Man, the Company, the Historical Park
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Explore Chicago's neighborhoods through the restaurants that shaped them
Local Flavor: Chicago's Neighborhood Restaurants
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Learn about Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood
Logan Square
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