Lincoln Park
District of Chicago
Illinois - United States

Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre is the name given to the 1929 murder of seven mob associates as part of a prohibition era conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago: the South Side Italian gang led by Al Capone and the North Side Irish gang led by Bugs Moran. Former members of the Egan's Rats gang were also suspected of having played a significant role in the incident, assisting Capone.

Located at 41.9208, -87.6378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1929, 1929 crimes, 1929 in Illinois, Chicago Outfit, History of Chicago, Illinois, History of the United States (1918–1945), Italian-American organized crime events, Organized crime history of Chicago, Illinois, Organized crime conflicts in the United States, Prohibition in the United States, Murder in Illinois, Unsolved murders in the United States

DePaul University

DePaul University is a private university of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois, United States. DePaul's Driehaus College of Business is ranked second best in Illinois by Bloomberg L.P.. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul.

Located at 41.9236, -87.6535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1898, Universities and colleges in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul University, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States, Big East Conference schools, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in DuPage County, Illinois, Universities and colleges in Illinois

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a Tony Award-winning Chicago theatre company founded in 1974 by Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, and Jeff Perry in the basement of a church in Highland Park, Illinois. It has since relocated to Chicago's Halsted Street, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Its name comes from the Hermann Hesse novel. Martha Lavey, long-time ensemble member, has been artistic director since 1995 and David Hawkanson has been executive director since 2003.

Located at 41.9125, -87.6486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Theatre companies in Chicago, Illinois, Tony Award winners, Regional theatre in the United States, United States National Medal of Arts recipients, Organizations established in 1974

Lounge Ax

The Lounge Ax was a music venue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, located across the street from Wax Trax. It was an important venue for live rock music, especially indie rock. The club was opened in 1987 by Jennifer Fischer and Julia Adams, who were joined around September 1989 by Sue Miller, previously the booker at two other Chicago clubs, West End and the Cubby Bear. For most of the club's existence, it was owned by Adams and Miller.

Located at 41.9262, -87.6501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Music venues in Chicago, Illinois, Nightclubs in Chicago, Illinois, Event venues established in 1987, 2000 disestablishments, Former music venues

Lincoln Park High School (Chicago)

Lincoln Park High School (LPHS) is a public 4-year high school located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois whose main present building opened in 1900. The school borders Oz Park. From 1875 to 1979, the school was first known as North Division and then Robert A. Waller High School.

Located at 41.9194, -87.6456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Educational institutions established in 1900, Educational institutions established in 1875, International Baccalaureate schools in Illinois, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, AdvancED

Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music is a Chicago teaching and performing institution that launched the careers of many notable folk music artists.

Located at 41.918, -87.6513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Music venues in Chicago, Illinois, Music of Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1957, Folk music organisations, Music schools in Illinois

Alumni Hall (DePaul University)

Alumni Hall was a 5,308-seat multi-purpose arena in Chicago, Illinois. The facility, which was dedicated on December 16, 1956, was owned and operated by DePaul University. It replaced the University Auditorium, the school's prior on-campus gym. It was home to all the DePaul University Blue Demons men's basketball team from 1956 until they moved to the Rosemont Horizon in 1980.

Located at 41.923, -87.654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Event venues established in 1956, DePaul Blue Demons basketball venues, Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States, Defunct indoor arenas

Sullivan Athletic Center

Sullivan Athletic Center is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. The arena opened in 2000, replacing Alumni Hall. It is home to the DePaul University Blue Demons women's basketball team. It was formerly named the DePaul Athletic Center. The DePaul Athletic Center was renamed the Sullivan Athletic Center in 2006. It houses both McGrath-Phillips Arena (women's basketball and volleyball) as well as the DePaul athletic department.

Located at 41.9239, -87.6532 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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College basketball venues in the United States, DePaul Blue Demons women's basketball, Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Sports venues completed in 2000

Fullerton (CTA station)

Fullerton is an 'L' station on the Chicago Transit Authority's Brown and Red Lines. Purple Line express trains also stop at the station during weekday rush hours. It is an elevated station with two island platforms, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. Brown and Purple Line trains share the outer tracks while Red Line trains run on the inner tracks. As well as being an important transfer station, the station serves the Lincoln Park Campus of DePaul University.

Located at 41.9251, -87.6529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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CTA Brown Line stations, CTA Purple Line stations, CTA Red Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1900

Armitage (CTA station)

Armitage is a Chicago Transit Authority 'L' elevated station with two side platforms in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, on the Brown Line; Purple Line express trains also call during weekday rush hours. Red Line trains pass through on the central tracks, but do not stop.

Located at 41.9182, -87.6527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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CTA Brown Line stations, CTA Purple Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1900

Alinea (restaurant)

Alinea is a restaurant in Chicago that opened on May 4, 2005. Its head chef and owner, Grant Achatz, is known for his preparations and deconstructions of classic flavors. In 2010, Alinea became one of only two restaurants in Chicago to receive the highest rating of three stars from the Michelin Guide and was subsequently reviewed by restaurant critic Sam Sifton in the New York Times. The restaurant takes its name from the symbol alinea, which is featured as a logo.

Located at 41.9134, -87.6482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the United States, Molecular gastronomy, Restaurants established in 2005

Francis W. Parker School (Chicago)

Francis W. Parker School is an independent school serving students from junior kindergarten through grade twelve of high school. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the school is based on the progressive educational philosophies of John Dewey and Colonel Francis Wayland Parker, emphasizing community and citizenship.

Located at 41.9227, -87.6379 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Private elementary schools in Chicago, Illinois, Private middle schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1901, Independent School League, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois

2003 Chicago balcony collapse

On June 29, 2003, the deadliest porch collapse in United States history occurred in Chicago. An overloaded balcony collapsed during a party in an apartment building, killing thirteen people and seriously injuring fifty-seven others. The ensuing investigation was highly critical of the way the balcony was built, finding a large number of errors in its construction which ultimately resulted in the collapse.

Located at 41.9288, -87.647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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2003 disasters in the United States, Collapsed buildings in the United States, Disasters in Illinois, History of Chicago, Illinois, 2003 in Illinois

Arlington and Roslyn Place District

The Arlington and Roslyn Place District is a historic district in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The district was built between 1894-1910 by various architects. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 15, 1989.

Located at 41.9275, -87.6402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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1890s architecture in the United States, 1900s architecture in the United States, Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Armitage-Halsted District

The Armitage-Halsted District is a historic district in the Lincoln Park community area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. The district was built between 1870 to 1930 by various architects. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 5, 2003.

Located at 41.9182, -87.6486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Burling Row House District

The Burling Row House District is a historic district in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The district was built in the post-Chicago Fire year of 1875 by Edward J. Burling. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 15, 2000.

Located at 41.9229, -87.6472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Francis J. Dewes House

The Francis J. Dewes House is a house located at 503 West Wrightwood Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The house was built in 1896 by Adolph Cudell and Arthur Hercz for brewer Francis J. Dewes. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on June 12, 1974. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973 Wealthy German immigrants, including Wacker, Leight, Gaetner, Deever, and Schlosser, constructed luxurious mansions east of Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park.

Located at 41.9304, -87.6416 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1896, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, National Register of Historic Places in Chicago, Illinois, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Chicago, Illinois

The Wieners Circle

The Wieners Circle is a hot dog stand in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is famous for four things: its signature Maxwell Street Char-dogs, hamburgers and cheese fries, and the mutual verbal abuse between the employees and the customers during the late-weekend hours.

Located at 41.93, -87.6436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Hot dog restaurants, Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois

Oz Park

Oz Park is a public park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is located at 2021 N Burling Street, at the corner of Lincoln and Webster, just south of the Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton intersection. The park borders Lincoln Park High School and features many statues fashioned after characters in The Wizard of Oz. It is open from 6 AM to 11 PM, and pets are allowed.

Located at 41.9209, -87.6456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Parks in Chicago, Illinois, Oz (franchise)

Wrightwood (CTA station)

Wrightwood was a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's North Side Main Line, which is now part of the Brown Line. The station was located at Wrightwood Street, Lincoln Avenue, and Sheffield Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Wrightwood was situated south of Diversey and north of Fullerton. Wrightwood opened on May 31, 1900, and closed on August 1, 1949, along with 22 other stations as part of a CTA service revision.

Located at 41.9287, -87.653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Defunct Chicago 'L' stations, Railway stations opened in 1900, Railway stations closed in 1949

Webster (CTA station)

Webster was a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's North Side Main Line, which is now part of the Brown Line. The station was located at 945 W. Webster Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Webster was situated south of Fullerton and north of Armitage. Webster opened on June 9, 1900, and closed on August 1, 1949, along with 22 other stations as part of a CTA service revision.

Located at 41.9214, -87.6527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Defunct Chicago 'L' stations, Railway stations opened in 1900, Railway stations closed in 1949

Willow (CRT station)

Willow was a station on the Chicago Rapid Transit Company's North Side Main Line, which is now part of the Chicago Transit Authority's Brown Line. The station was located at 940-44 W. Willow Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Willow was situated south of Armitage and north of Halsted, which is now closed. Willow opened in 1905 and closed on May 17, 1942, to allow for the construction of the State Street Subway.

Located at 41.9145, -87.6525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Defunct Chicago 'L' stations, Railway stations opened in 1905, Railway stations closed in 1942

Halsted (CTA North Side Main Line station)

Halsted was a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's North Side Main Line, which is now part of the Brown Line. The station was located at 1618 N. Halsted Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Halsted was situated south of Armitage and north of Larrabee, which closed at the same time as Halsted. Halsted opened on May 31, 1900, and closed on August 1, 1949, along with 22 other stations as part of a CTA service revision.

Located at 41.9115, -87.6483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Defunct Chicago 'L' stations, Railway stations opened in 1900, Railway stations closed in 1949

St. Clement School

St. Clement School is a private Catholic elementary school located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. It serves students in grades pre-K through 8.

Located at 41.9282, -87.6465 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Private elementary schools in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic elementary schools in Illinois, Private middle schools in Chicago, Illinois

Wiggly Field

Wiggly Field is a dog park on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. It was established in 1997 and was Chicago's "first official dog exercise and play area". The informal name Wiggly Field is a play on words for the nearby historic baseball stadium, Wrigley Field. (The dog park is not, in fact, a field. ) Founded by Stacey Hawk, Diane Dorwart and Judy Tullman, the play area is part of Noethling Park of the Chicago Park District and is located at 2645 N.

Located at 41.9303, -87.6538 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Dog parks in the United States, Parks in Chicago, Illinois