UNIV group visit to Chinatown

4. Chinatown’s History
 1870: First records Chinese in Chicago
 1950s and 60s: a large influx of Chinese immigrants come to
Chicago
 Discrimination against Chinese causes them to move out of
their current homes and move to the south part of the city
where Chinatown is located today
 1970s: Chicago has the 4th most concentrated population of
Chinese in America

5. Chinatown Demographics

7. Zvonko and baby octopus

17. Reflection
 Ryan
 Chinatown was a great experience, it was fun to drive across
town and explore a totally new environment within Chicago. It
was very different from what you see here at Loyola, Chinatown
had this sort-of distinct atmosphere in it, and the distinctly
Chinese architecture and culture made it a little more diverse
than your typical Chicago neighborhood.
 Jade:
 Chinatown was a blast! The concentration of the Chinatown
neighborhood made for a very authentic experience. I’m not
much one for Chinese food, but I still found something I liked!
The gift stores and K-pop store were full of things I would have
never seen had I not gone to Chinatown. I feel very privileged to
live in a city with this kind of an experience to offer.

18. Reflection
 Maria
 Exploring Chinatown really opened my eyes to the beautiful Asian culture. Before this
experience my knowledge of Chicago only extended to Rogers Park and Downtown. But
with this assignment I was able to visit a completly different part of our world within
this amazing city. Chinatown was able to draw me in by its building structures,
markets, and energy. This neighborhood transported me to a world in which I might
never even get a glimpse of but thanks to the diversity of the City of Chicago I was able
to experience a little piece of our world within every corner.
 Sabrina
 I really enjoyed visiting Chinatown! It was like being in a foreign country, with sights
and smells that I have never experienced. The restaurant was hectic yet enjoyable while
the grocery store was…special. They had products that I have never seen before, and I
appreciate the opportunity to experience new things.
 Zvonko
 Chinatown is a nice place to spend a few hours. There are so many places to eat and buy
your souvenirs.I enjoyed the bakeries and architecture.

19. Bibliography
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 "Chinatown Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60616
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