The community of Logan Square includes the neighborhoods of Logan Square, Bucktown and Wicker Park.
Boundaries: Fullerton (2400 N) to Diversey (2800 N), Western (2400 W) and the Kennedy Expressway to Central Park (3600 W)
Zip Code: 60647
First built up by Scandinavians and Germans at the turn of the century, Logan Square now sports an abundance of apartments and homes that are well known throughout Chicago for their size and affordability. The area is mostly residential and at the heart of Logan Square is Logan Park, which spreads out around the Illinois Centennial Monument, a 27-foot tall stone obelisk, topped with an eagle, which is easily visible throughout the Park. The neighborhood largely consists of gray stones, three and four story apartment buildings, single-family homes, and mansions. Walt Disney and Frank L. Baum (the author of The Wizard of Oz) both made their homes in Logan Square for a time. Street parking is readily available, as is access to the Brown line. The streets are quiet, and typically mom and pop delis and convenience stores can be found on almost every corner.
Web: http://www.loganchamber.org/
Boundaries: Kennedy Expressway to Western (2400 W), North (1600 N) to Fullerton (2400 N) Ashland (1600 W) to Western (2400 W), Division (1200 N) to North (1600 N)
Zip Codes: 60647, 60622
Often grouped together, these neighborhoods have long been considered home to budding artists and writers. The boundaries spread into neighboring Logan Square and Humboldt Park. A mixture of trendy, eclectic, kitschy and artsy, the neighborhoods are peppered with restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee houses and art galleries, each with its own appeal. Recently, the area has acquired many newer developments but a mixture of hip and affordable, chic and dive, has prevailed, helping Bucktown and Wicker Park remain one of Chicago’s true cultural havens. Originally home to a large population of working class Polish immigrants, Bucktown was named for the many goats kept in poorer immigrants backyards. Bohemian from its core, this area attracts attention due to its reputation for diversity. Bucktown and Wicker Park are accessible by public transportation and there is easy access to the expressway.