2. Brief History
1837: Lincoln Park was the city cemetery, but was so
dangerous it was moved
1871: Chicago fire destroys most of Lincoln Park
1898: DePaul University opens
1956: Lincoln Park became a conservation area, renewal
efforts began
Now, Lincoln Park is one of elite neighborhoods of Chicago!
3. Demographics & Income
Population: 66,398
Caucasians make up 86.93%
Median Age: 32 years old
Females: about 34,000
Males: about 32,000
Median Income: $85,512
4. Fun Facts & Attractions
Fun Facts:
In order for Lincoln Park to be turned into a nature oasis within the city (1870s),
bodies from a cemetery had to be moved to a different location
Attractions:
● The Lincoln Park Zoo
● Chicago History Museum
● DePaul Art Museum
5. How to get to Lincoln Park
Board at Loyola station on 95th/ Dan Ryan train
Ride for about 40 minutes
Get off at Fullerton
Congrats, you’re in Lincoln Park
6. What We Did in Lincoln Park
Walked around the streets
Oz Park
7. Works Cited
Wilson, Caitlin. "100 Chicago Fun Facts." Reboot Illinois RSS. Reboot Illinois, 10 Aug. 2015. Web. 08 Nov. 2016.
Long, Zach. "The Best Attractions in Lincoln Park." Time Out Chicago. Time Out Chicago, 24 Feb. 2015. Web. 08 Nov.
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"Lincoln Park." Lincoln Park. Encyclopedia of Chicago, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2016.
