3. Demographics
The area has racial background is about 80% white, 9%
Hispanic, 6% black, 4% Asian and 1% other.
The majority of people living in this area are “non-family”
homes, 69.8%
It is a relatively well educated area, with 43.6% of residents
having a bachelor’s degree and 38.6% having a graduate
degree.
Lincoln Park consists mainly of white collar workers, at
57.9%
There is also a larger population of females
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4. Median income
This is reflected in the median income of the
area, which is $77,339 for residents age 25-44
The median income for this area is almost
double the median in Chicago
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5. History of Lincoln park
Lincoln park was established in 1837
Before becoming a town, Lake park later changed to
Lincoln park, after President Abraham Lincoln was
killed, was a small US army post where there were still
Indian settlements
In 1824 many Polish immigrants moved to Lincoln Park
which became known as the Polish patch
After the actual establishment of Lincoln Park the
Germans moved in an set up farms, shops, and
industrial plants. This changed from the Polish Patch to
the Cabbage Patch 5
6. In 1871 The Great Chicago Fire leveled most of the city
Most of the structures were destroyed, so the patrons
had to rebuild.
Shortly after, the Great Depression hit causing the
housing market to crash almost destroying the
population of the city
The population has so low it was a step above a slum.
After they hit rock bottom they rebuilt and renovated the
city.
Lincoln Park eventually became a part of the
Conservation Association and was designated as a
conservation area
Currently Lincoln Park is one of the highest status
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neighborhoods in Chicago
8. Transportation to Lincoln park
In order to get to Lincoln park, Chicago you have to take the red
line from either the Loyola stop or the Granville stop to the
Fullerton stop.
Then you will walk from the Fullerton stop to Armitage Ave and
turn slight left
Then walk to Clark St. and turn slight left.
Then walk straight until you reach Lincoln park
Now to get home one can take either the 151 bus right outside
of the zoo to Sheridan Rd.
Or you can take the 156 bus to Belmont and walk .5 miles to the
Belmont Red Line Stop 8
9. Fun facts
President Barack Obama was block away from us
when we went our exploration!
•The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon
Borglum, has his own sculpture located in the
park.
•Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest public park.
•Named after Abraham Lincoln
•It was originally called Cemetery Park in the 1800s
as it was located just north of the city’s burial
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10. Lincoln park zoo
Open all year-round
Free entry
Home to nearly 1,100 animals from about 200 species
One of the oldest zoos in the country (founded in 1868)
The first bison ever born in captivity was born at the
Lincoln Park Zoo
The zoo is planning on expanding the polar bear and
penguin exhibit, projected to open in 2016, with a larger
habitat for the animals
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11. Lincoln Park Conservatory
The Lincoln Park Conservatory was built between 1890
and 1895.
It was built in the Victorian Style.
It's managed by the Chicago Parks District and the displays
run until mid-October.
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13. Frankie's reflection
I thought that visiting Lincoln Park was a great
experience. I was so excited to be able to
experience new things that I have never done
before like visit the Conservatory. I also thought
that it was wonderful to see the history that the
town had and how it changed over the years. I
personally feel that visiting Lincoln Park was
definitely an authentic Chicago experience
because of two reasons: the location of the town
to the city and the busy and populated streets
and neighborhoods. I definitely plan on returning
back to Lincoln Park sometime soon! 13
14. Aaron's reflection
I have been to Chicago many times but never to the
Lincoln Park Zoo or Conservatory. I enjoyed seeing the
animals up-close and the view of the downtown Chicago
skyline.
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16. Sydney's reflection
I had a great time exploring the Lincoln Park area. My first
thought was that I loved the areas “home” feel. The tree-lined
streets gave the neighborhood a friendly vibe that I
really liked. The zoo was great! (I loved the fact that it
was free!) While we walked along the nature walk I love
that you could see a great view of the city as well as take
in the beautiful park. Going to the conservatory was great
too, but I think that it would be better to go back during
the spring or summer time when the flowers are blooming
around the outside of the building. I would defiantly like to
go back and check out some of the great restaurants and
cute shops that I saw as we were walking to our different
destinations. I will defiantly be going back!
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17. Paige's reflection
I was unaware of the amount of activities
Lincoln Park has to offer. Transportation was
fairly simple and there are an abundance of
new things to see and do. It is definitely a
neighborhood that strongly represents the
atmosphere of the city of Chicago.
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18. Group reflection
As a group having visited a city together helped us connect as classmates and
possibly better friends. I was a wonderful experience to take the time to get to
know more about the people in our group such as some likes and dislikes. Also
being together helps build the feeling of a welcoming community, which everyone
should feel. In working with such a wonderful group of people, we were able to
explore Lincoln park and even come pretty close to seeing the President of the
United States just a few blocks away from us. In going to Lincoln Park we
explored the zoo and the conservatory as well as the nature board walk and the
park. It was a great adventure that we would be willing to do all over again!
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