Italian Bowery
District of Chicago
Illinois - United States

Oak Woods Cemetery

Oak Woods Cemetery was established in 1854; it covers an area of 74 hectares and is located at 1035 E. 67th Street in Chicago. The first burials took place in 1860. Soon after the American Civil War, between four and six thousand Confederate soldiers, prisoners who died at Camp Douglas, were buried here.

Located at 41.7712, -87.6021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Chicago, Illinois, Confederate States of America cemeteries

Mount Carmel High School (Chicago)

Mount Carmel High School is an all boys, Catholic high school in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, the school has been operated by the Carmelite order of priests and brothers since 1900. Several priests and brothers who teach at the school live in the nearby Saint Cyril Priory, though most of the staff consists of lay teachers.

Located at 41.778, -87.5889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Roman Catholic secondary schools in Illinois, Carmelite Order, Carmelite spirituality, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Boys' schools in the United States, Carmelite educational institutions, Educational institutions established in 1900

63rd Street (Metra)

The 63rd Street Station is a commuter rail station within the city of Chicago that serves the Metra Electric Line north to Millennium Station and south to University Park, Blue Island, and the Chicago neighborhood of South Chicago and the South Shore Line to Gary and South Bend, Indiana. Most South Shore Line trains do not stop at this station, except for one inbound train during the AM rush and three outbounds during the PM rush.

Located at 41.7798, -87.5905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, NICTD stations in Illinois

King Drive (CTA station)

King Drive is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, located in Chicago, Illinois and serving the Green Line's East 63rd branch. The station is situated at 400 E 63rd Street. The station opened on April 23, 1893. King Drive only allows boarding on the inbound platform (towards Harlem); the outbound platform (towards Cottage Grove) is exit-only.

Located at 41.7801, -87.6155 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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CTA Green Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1893

Cottage Grove (CTA station)

Cottage Grove (formerly and still known as East 63rd-Cottage Grove) is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, located in Chicago, Illinois and serving the Green Line's East 63rd branch. The station is situated at 800 E 63rd Street. The station opened on April 23, 1893. This station is the current terminal of the East 63rd branch of the Green Line, and the easternmost station on the entire 'L' system.

Located at 41.7803, -87.6059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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CTA Green Line stations, CTA 'L' terminal stations, Railway stations opened in 1893

Dinah Washington Park

Dinah Washington Park is a park located at 8215 S. Euclid Avenue in the South Chicago community area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was named for singer and Chicago resident Dinah Washington. It is one of four Chicago Park District parks named after persons surnamed Washington. It is one of 40 Chicago Park District parks named after influential African Americans. The Chicago Park District purchased the vacant lot in 1972 with the help of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Located at 41.7456, -87.5767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Parks in Chicago, Illinois

Mosque Maryam

Mosque Maryam (Temple #2) is a large mosque in Chicago, Illinois, United States and the headquarters of the Nation of Islam. It is located at 7351 South Stony Island Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood. Louis Farrakhan's headquarters are located on these premises. Originally the Greek Orthodox church of St. s Constantine and Helena, it was purchased in 1972 by Elijah Muhammad. The mosque was then repurchased by Louis Farrakhan 17 years later, in 1988.

Located at 41.7608, -87.5851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Mosques in Illinois, Nation of Islam mosques, Nation of Islam, Religion in Chicago, Illinois, Places of worship in Chicago, Illinois, Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques, Former church buildings in Illinois

Chicago Vocational High School

Chicago Vocational Career Academy (commonly known as CVCA, Chicago Vocational High School or CVS) is a public 4-year vocational high school located in the Avalon Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It opened in 1940. The school was barely opened when the outbreak of World War II caused a change in plan.

Located at 41.7381, -87.5729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1940, Works Progress Administration in Illinois

Jackson Park Highlands District

The Jackson Park Highlands District is a historic district in the South Shore community area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. The district was built in 1905 by various architects. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 25, 1989. It is often regarded as one of three South Side upper-middle to upper-class neighborhoods, the other two being Hyde Park to the direct north and Beverly, a little ways southwest.

Located at 41.77, -87.579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Populated places established in 1903, Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois

Statue of the Republic

The Statue of the Republic is a 24-foot-high gilded bronze sculpture in Jackson Park, Chicago, Illinois. The statue was built in 1918 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago and the Illinois statehood centennial. The statue was funded by the Benjamin Ferguson Fund.

Located at 41.7796, -87.5799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Buildings and structures completed in 1918, Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, World's Columbian Exposition, Outdoor sculptures in Chicago, Illinois, 1918 sculptures, Bronze sculptures in the United States

Stony Island (Metra)

Stony Island Station (also known as; Stony Island Avenue Station) is the first electrified commuter rail station along the South Chicago Branch of the Metra Electric Line. The station is located in the median of 71st Street west of the intersection with Stony Island Avenue, and is 9.10 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's fare-based system, Stony Island is in zone B.

Located at 41.7661, -87.5872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

75th Street (Grand Crossing) (Metra)

75th Street-Grand Crossing is an electrified commuter rail station along the Metra Electric Main Line in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of the City of Chicago, Illinois. It is located at and over both 75th Street and South Chicago Avenue, and is 9.32 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Grand Crossing is in zone B.

Located at 41.7591, -87.5954 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

Bryn Mawr (Metra)

Bryn Mawr (better known as 71st and Jeffery) is a station on the Hyde Park/ South Chicago branch of the Metra Electric Line. It is located at 71st Street and Jeffery Bouevard, which is 9.66 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's fare-based system, Bryn Mawr Station is in zone B. Along with Stony Island Avenue station, Bryn Mawr is one of two stations that run along the median of 71st Street.

Located at 41.7661, -87.5771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

79th Street (Chatham) (Metra)

79th Street-Chatham is an electrified commuter rail station along the Metra Electric Main Line in the Chatham neighborhood of the city of Chicago, Illinois. It is located at and over 79th Street, and is 9.99 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 79th Street is in zone B. East of this station is another Metra Electric station along 79th Street known as Cheltenham-79th Street along the South Chicago Branch.

Located at 41.7507, -87.5972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

91st Street (Chesterfield) (Metra)

Chesterfield-91st Street is an electrified commuter rail station along the Metra Electric Main Line between the Chatham and Burnside neighborhoods of the City of Chicago, Illinois. It is located at 91st and Dauphin Streets and is 11.37 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 91st Street-Chesterfield Station is in zone C.

Located at 41.7298, -87.602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

87th Street (Woodruff) (Metra)

Woodruff-87th Street is an electrified commuter rail station along the Metra Electric Main Line in the Chatham neighborhood of the City of Chicago, Illinois. The station is located at 87th Street and Dauphin Avenue (although unofficially includes South Ingleside Avenue) and is 10.86 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 87th Street-Woodruff Station is in zone C.

Located at 41.7372, -87.6003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

83rd Street (Avalon Park) (Metra)

Avalon Park-83rd Street is an electrified commuter rail station along the Metra Electric Main Line between the Chatham and Avalon Park neighborhoods of the City of Chicago, Illinois. The station is located over 83rd Street near Ellis Avenue and is 10.38 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 83rd Street-Avalon Park Station is in zone C.

Located at 41.7446, -87.5986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Railway stations opened in 1926

White City (Chicago)

White City (sometimes listed as White City Amusement Park in print advertisements) was a recreational area located in the Greater Grand Crossing and Woodlawn community areas on the south side of Chicago from 1905 until the 1950s. At the time of its opening, on May 26, 1905, it was claimed to be the largest park of its type in the United States. It contributed to Chicago's status as the city with the most amusement parks in the United States until 1908.

Located at 41.779, -87.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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1905 establishments in the United States, 1950s disestablishments, Amusement parks in Illinois, Defunct amusement parks in the United States, Demolished buildings and structures in the United States, Former buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois

ETA Creative Arts Foundation

ETA Creative Arts Foundation is an African American theatre and art museum in Chicago.

Located at 41.7577, -87.5942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Theatres in Chicago, Illinois, Art museums in Illinois, 1971 establishments in the United States, African-American theatre

South Shore High School (Chicago)

South Shore High School (commonly known as South Shore) was a public four-year high school located in the South Shore neighborhood on the southeast side of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was part of the Chicago Public Schools. South Shore was founded in 1940.

Located at 41.7561, -87.5794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Public Schools

Hirsch Metropolitan High School

Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School (known as Hirsch Metropolitan High School) is a public 4-year high school located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the southside of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for reform movement rabbi Emil Gustav Hirsch. Hirsch's sports teams are nicknamed the Huskies.

Located at 41.7539, -87.6019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1900

Calumet High School (Chicago)

Calumet High School was a public 4-year high school located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was operated by Chicago Public Schools. Calumet closed after the 2005-2006 academic year.

Located at 41.7381, -87.5729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools

Eitel Brothers

The four Brothers Emil, Karl, Robert and Max Eitel, originating from Stuttgart in Germany, operated since 1894 in Chicago as hoteliers und restaurateurs the luxury hotel Bismarck Hotel and some big restaurants such as the Marigold Gardens and the Old Heidelberg Inn. Another brother, the architect Albert Eitel remained in Stuttgart.

Located at 41.7804, -87.6059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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American hoteliers, German restaurateurs, German hoteliers, Sibling groups

Richards Career Academy

Ellen H. Richards Career Academy High School (formerly known as Richards Vocational High School) is a public 4-year vocational high school located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is operated by the Chicago Public Schools system.

Located at 41.7381, -87.5729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools

Henry P. Chandler

Henry Porter Chandler was the first Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, serving from the creation of the Administrative Office in 1939 until his retirement in 1956. Chandler was born March 19, 1880 in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts to John Henry Chandler and Abbie White Chandler (nee Smith). He grew up in Massachusetts and California.

Located at 41.7694, -87.5992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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1880 births, 1975 deaths, Illinois lawyers, Harvard University alumni, University of Chicago Law School alumni, People from Springfield, Massachusetts, Stanford University alumni, People from Chicago, Illinois