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Logan Square (Photo courtesy of Choose Chicago)
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The Avondale neighborhood is a Northwest side neighborhood in Chicago. It has an area of 2.00 sq mi and a population of 36,257 as of 2020. Abraham Harris was the first European settler in Avondale. He settled the area three years after its 1850 incorporation into Jefferson Township. Some key places that are noteworthy are:
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| Avondale Bowl (Photo courtesy of Wade Hall Mcelroy) |
Avondale Bowl is at 3118 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL. It is not your typical bowling alley. According to its website, it is a 21-and-over bowling alley that doesn't open until 5 p.m. You can bring minors, but only until 7:30 p.m. They also host bowling leagues. "Originally known as “Northwest Bowl”, this alley opened in the 1920s and operated for 70 years before Wally’s International Market moved into the space, " stated the Accidentally Wes Anderson website.  |
| Sleeping Village (Photo courtesy of Sleeping Village) |
Sleeping Village is at 3734 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL. This bar was once a post office and is now a spacious bi-level bar. The place also is a venue for various local events and hosts concerts for some local bands in the city.
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Basilica of St. Hyacinth (Photo by IvoShandor)
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Saint Hyacinth Basilica is at 3640 W. Wolfram St., Chicago IL. Built in 1917, this church is considered an example of a Polish cathedral-style church. Designated basilica status in 2003 by Cardinal George, St. Hyacinth it is known for its beautiful doors and grand scale. Founded in 1894 by Resurrectionists from the city's first Polish parish, St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Hyacinth became the center of Chicago's most well-known Polish Patch, Jackowo.
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Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (Photo courtesy of PRAA)
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Located at 3000 N. Elbridge Ave., Chicago IL, the PRAA is an organization dedicated to preserving Puerto Rican culture by promoting art, providing education, and maintaining traditions connected to the culture. According to their website, "In 1998, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) was founded in the basement of my home located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, with the help of other Puerto Rican leaders who did not see their heritage, culture, and experiences represented by existing arts institutions".
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The Alley in the 1970s (Photo courtesy of Owner Mark Thomas)
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Originally located on the corner of Belmont and Clark, The Alley is a local clothing store that offers clothing and jewelry specifically aimed at alternative fashion. Now the store is located at 2620 West Fletcher St Chicago Il,. It has been around since 1976 and its customer base is very loyal and caters to a rock and roll aesthetic and its many subcultures.
Below is another staple in this "cool" neighborhood. Here we have the Logan Theater formerly known as the Paramount Theater back in the 1920s.
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