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Our Lady of the Angels School fire

The Our Lady of the Angels School Fire broke out shortly before classes were to be dismissed on December 1, 1958, in the basement at the foot of a stairway in the Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago, Illinois. The elementary school was operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. A total of 92 pupils and 3 nuns eventually lost their lives when smoke, heat, and fire cut off their normal means of escape through corridors and stairways.

Located at 41.8975, -87.7221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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1958 in Illinois, Arson in the United States, Mass murder in 1958, Building fires in the United States, Fire disasters involving barricaded escape routes, Fires in Illinois, History of Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, School fires, 1958 fires

Electrical Audio

Electrical Audio is a recording facility founded in Chicago, Illinois by musician and recording engineer Steve Albini in 1997. Hundreds of independent music projects have been recorded there. Founded during an era of increasing popularity for digital recording, Electrical Audio was unusual for using only analog recording technology, including mixing consoles, tape recorders and many outboard sound effects.

Located at 41.9391, -87.6937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Recording studios in the United States

Basilica of St. Hyacinth

St. Hyacinth Basilica, formally the Basilica of St. Hyacinth, (Polish: Bazylika Świętego Jacka) - historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, located at 3636 West Wolfram Street in Chicago, Illinois. It is a prime example of the so-called "Polish Cathedral style" of churches in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with such monumental religious edifices as St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's, and St.

Located at 41.9335, -87.7187 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Basilica churches in the United States, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Polish Cathedral style architecture, Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Resurrectionist Congregation

Bloomingdale Line

The Bloomingdale Line is a 2.7-mile elevated railroad running east-west on the northwest side of Chicago that the city of Chicago has proposed to convert into a greenway. The right-of-way passes through the community areas Logan Square, Humboldt Park and West Town.

Located at 41.9138, -87.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Railway lines in Chicago, Illinois, Rail trails in Illinois, Bike paths in the Chicago metropolitan area, Parks in Chicago, Illinois, Canadian Pacific Railway lines, Soo Line Railroad

The Fireside Bowl

Fireside Bowl (or Fireside) is a bowling alley and music venue established in the 1940s, located at 2648 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago, Illinois.

Located at 41.925, -87.6941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Music venues in Chicago, Illinois, Bowling alleys

Roberto Clemente Community Academy

Roberto Clemente Community Academy (commonly known as Clemente) is a public 4-year high school located in the West Town neighborhood on the near north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Located at 41.9026, -87.6861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1974

Belmont (CTA Blue Line station)

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Located at 41.9393, -87.7117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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CTA Blue Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1970

Logan Square (CTA station)

Logan Square is a subway station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Blue Line. It was the terminus of the Blue Line until it was extended along the Kennedy Expressway to the Jefferson Park stop in 1970 and to O'Hare Airport in 1984. From Logan Square, trains run at intervals of 2–7 minutes during rush-hour periods, and take 14 minutes to travel to the Loop. O'Hare bound trains take 26 minutes to reach the airport.

Located at 41.9297, -87.7085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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CTA Blue Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1895, Railway stations opened in 1970

California (CTA Blue Line station)

California is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Blue Line, on North California Avenue near West Fullerton Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. From California, trains run every 2-7 minutes during rush-hour periods, and take 12 minutes to reach the Loop.

Located at 41.9219, -87.6969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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CTA Blue Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1895

Western (CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch station)

Western is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Blue Line, on North Western Avenue near West Armitage Avenue. The station is located within the Bucktown neighborhood in the larger Logan Square community area. From Western, trains run at intervals of 2-7 minutes during rush-hour periods, and take 10 minutes to reach the Loop.

Located at 41.9162, -87.6874 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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CTA Blue Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1895

Our Lady of the Angels School (Illinois)

Our Lady of the Angels School was a Roman Catholic elementary and middle school located in the Humboldt Park section of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Some sources describe the school as "in Austin". The school was operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and served as the parish school of the Our Lady of the Angels Church. The school is best known for the fatal Our Lady of the Angels School Fire, which occurred on December 1, 1958.

Located at 41.8975, -87.7221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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School buildings completed in 1910, School buildings completed in 1939, School buildings completed in 1951, School buildings completed in 1960, Educational institutions disestablished in 1999, Former elementary schools in Illinois, Former middle schools in Illinois, Defunct private schools in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Defunct Roman Catholic schools in the United States, Roman Catholic elementary schools in Illinois, Defunct schools in Illinois

Rath House

The Rath House is an architecturally significant house located at 2703 West Logan Boulevard in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was built in 1907 by the architect George W. Maher for John Rath, the owner of the Rath Cooperage Company, one of the largest barrel-making concerns in the country. The house was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 1, 1993.

Located at 41.9279, -87.6953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1907, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Healy (Metra)

Healy is a station on Metra's Milwaukee District/North in the Hermosa community area Chicago, Illinois. The station is 6.4 miles away from Union Station, the southern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Healy is in zone B. Street-side parking is only available on the north side of West Fullerton Avenue just west of where it runs beneath the tracks. A freight spur exists north of the station.

Located at 41.9248, -87.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Milwaukee Road lines

Minnekirken

Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, also known as Minnekirken, is a Lutheran church in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of two American churches still using Norwegian as a primary liturgical language, the other being Mindekirken in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Located at 41.9287, -87.7081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Norwegian-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Lutheran congregations established in the 20th century

Paseo Boricua

Paseo Boricua (loosely translated as "Boricua Promenade") is a street section in the West Side of Chicago. It is located on Division Street, between Western Avenue and California Avenue, in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park, more commonly known as little Puerto Rico. Paseo Boricua is microcosm of the Puerto Rican community. Flanking this strip on both sides are these fifty-nine feet tall Puerto Rican flags made of steel, 2 gateways that are the bookends of Paseo Boricua.

Located at 41.9028, -87.6969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Streets in Chicago, Illinois, Puerto Rican culture in Chicago, Illinois, Culture of Chicago, Illinois, Ethnic enclaves in Illinois

Green Exchange

The Green Exchange is a sustainable and green retail and office development project in the Logan Square community area of Chicago, Illinois that is designed to house more than one hundred eco-friendly businesses and organizations within a single building. Developers of the building are currently seeking LEED Platinum status for their rehabilitation of a historic landmark four-story manufacturing facility originally built in 1914.

Located at 41.934, -87.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois

Illinois Centennial Monument

Illinois Centennial Memorial Column, Logan Square Monument or Illinois Centennial Monument is a public monument in the Logan Square community area and the Chicago Landmark and National Register of Historic Places-listed Logan Square Boulevards District.

Located at 41.9284, -87.7073 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Center for Green Technology

The Chicago Center for Green Technology is a 34,000-square-foot US Green Building Council LEED Platinum certified building located on a plot of 17 acres in Chicago’s East Garfield Park Community built to showcase green technologies. This was the first municipal and brownfield site to win a LEED Platinum award. This project was completed as part of Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Chicago Brownfield Initiative (CBI).

Located at 41.8896, -87.7009 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois

Hermosa (Metra)

Hermosa is a closed station on Metra's Milwaukee District/West Line. The station was located at 1800 N. Keeler Ave. in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Hermosa was 5.9 miles from Union Station, the eastern terminus of the Milwaukee District/West Line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Hermosa was located in zone B. On December 11, 2006, Hermosa and the nearby Cragin station were closed and replaced by the Grand/Cicero station, which is located between both former stations.

Located at 41.9136, -87.7319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Milwaukee Road lines, Railway stations closed in 2006

Simons Park

Simons Park is a municipal park located at 1640 N. Drake Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. It is administered by the Chicago Park District, and contains full facilities for activities including baseball, boxing, and outdoor basketball. It also contains a full gymnasium, meeting rooms, a children's playground and a spraypool (operated during the summer months).

Located at 41.9114, -87.7153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Parks in Chicago, Illinois

Kelvyn Park High School

Kelvyn Park High School is a public 4-year high school located in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. Situated at 4343 West Wrightwood Avenue, it is adjacent to Kelvyn Park.

Located at 41.9275, -87.736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1918, Educational institutions established in 1933

Kosciuszko Park (Chicago)

Kosciuszko Park is a park located at 2732 N. Avers Ave. Situated along the northern boundary of Chicago's Logan Square community area at Diversey, it is heavily frequented by residents of Avondale and is considered to be part of Jackowo. The historic fieldhouse was designed by Albert A. Schwartz in a Tudor Revival style. The park is currently under consideration for status as an officially designated Landmark of the City of Chicago.

Located at 41.9309, -87.7245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Parks in Chicago, Illinois, Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois

George Westinghouse College Prep

Westinghouse College Prep (formerly known as Westinghouse Area Voc High School) is a public 4-year college preparatory high school located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the westside of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. Westinghouse opened in 1960.

Located at 41.8891, -87.7084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois

Michele Clark Magnet High School

Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School (commonly known as Clark Prep) is a public 4-year magnet high school and middle school located in the Austin neighborhood on the far west side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is named for Chicago based journalist Michele Clark. The school opened as Austin Middle School in 1972.

Located at 41.9029, -87.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools

John Hope College Prep

John Hope College Preparatory High School (known as John Hope or JHCP) is a public 4-year high school located in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for educator and religious leader John Hope.

Located at 41.9029, -87.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools