Historic Architecture

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These are some random photos taken during a walk through the historic district in Wicker Park, a northwest side neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois,

This is an historic neighborhood / miejska dzielnica historyczna / vecindario histórico) and has a rich immigrant history and is listed on National Register of Historic paces

The brown street sign designates an honorary street name for the acclaimed Chicago author Nelson Algren (1909–1981), best known for novels such as The Man with the Golden Arm (winner of the first National Book Award in 1950) and his prose poem Chicago: City on the Make.,
Algren lived near this intersection in a third-floor apartment from 1959 to 1975.

By the early to mid-20th century, the neighborhood was filled with a thriving community of European immigrants.

Wealthy German, Scandinavian, and Polish merchants built ornate mansions and townhomes along these streets.

Hope you enjoyed the tour!

All photos are from my family albums

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Very nice architecture with awesome preservation.

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Beautiful old homes. Two look identical but they are not the porches are different and the rock coloration is different. What a fun neighborhood.

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There's some fancy properties right there. Last time I was in Chicago (1979) all I got to see was the Sears Tower lol

I know it's got a new name now but at the time it was the tallest building in the world.

Would wicker park be considered a suburb?

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Wicker Park is not a suburb, it is a neighborhood within the city of Chicago.

I still call it the Sears Tower! My son's office building is across the street.

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It's a mystery to me, TV portrays to the world that US cities are all run down hellholes.

I travelled across the country and all I saw were places like this. 👍

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I have enjoyed the tour mentor, i admire your camera, the pictures captured my attention. wish I'll be like you in the coming years 🤣

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Thank you! How nice to see a comment from you here.

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Wow very nice place.I really enjoy your blog Photography

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A beautiful neighborhood with very attractive mansions—which we can appreciate thanks to your wonderful photos. Best regards, @melinda010100.

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Amazing structures withstanding the test of time. Beautiful captures.😍✨

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