2. History
German Immigrants developed the area in the aftermath of the fire of 1871.
After an immigration wave from 1880 to 1910 Ukrainians outnumbered every
other ethnic group in the area.
1930s population was between 25,000 and 30,000
Mayor Jane Byrne designated Ukrainian Village as an official neighborhood on
January 18, 1983
Today it is bounded by Division, Damen, Chicago, and Western streets.
3. Demographics
Area: 2.133 Square Miles
Population: 52,131
Male: 26,355
Female 25,776
Race: Largest to Smallest
1. Hispanic
2. Whites
3. Blacks
● Median Income (Age 25-44) =
$64,812
● Median Age Males 32.7 years
● Median Age Females 33.0 years
4. Attractions
Historic Houses- 1880’s workers cottages mark the center of the district
(Hoyne and Thomas Street)
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church- is one of the only churches designed by Louis
Sullivan in America
Ukrainian National Museum
5. From Loyola to Ukrainian Village
To get to Ukrainian Village from Loyola in the least
amount of time:
Starting at Loyola Station, take the Red Line to
Clark/Division
Walk to Division/Clark bus stop
Take Bus 70 to Division & Oakley
Walk to sign that says “Ukrainian Village”
Time to get there: about an hour
6. Our Experience
● Utilized multiple forms of
public transportation to
reach location.
● Walked around to gain the
feel of the community.
● Saw the Holy Trinity
Orthodox Church.
