Boystown is Chicago's first officially recognized gay and lesbian community, notable for its diversity and welcoming atmosphere. The neighborhood features a vibrant scene with coffee shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, including the famous Pride Parade. Boystown represents a rich history and an inclusive community, making it a lively destination for exploration.

1. Boystown
Elizabeth Keyes, Sandy Matthews,
Katie Butler, Maddie Wise

2. Howtogetthere?
● Take the EL from Loyola
towards 95th Dan Ryan
● Get off at the Addison
stop and head East on W
Addison St
● Turn right on N Halsted St
● You have arrived, explore and
enjoy!!!!

4. ABriefHistory...
● first officially recognized gay and lesbian
community
● unofficially dates back to 1970
○ first Gay Pride parade
● 1997 $3.2 million dollar
remodel
○ 11 23 ft rainbow pillars

5. Our Afternoon began...
-Coffee at Saugatuck
Cafe Co.
- casual atmosphere
-planned our day

6. Exploration
Walked up and
down Halsted St
-
-“GayMart”
-Seasonal drag stores
*halloween costumes

8. OurAfternoon
● Chicago Diner
○ meat free!
● Bountiful Club and
Dance Scene
● Hair Salons

10. WindyCitySweets
3308 N. Broadway
Famous for chocolate
baskets and ice cream

11. ThePlaygroundTheater
Improv comedy theater with stand-up,
sketch and improv seven nights a week
3209 N Halsted St.

12. PrideParade
Last Sunday in June
One of the biggest
parades in the
country

13. HalloweenParade
“TheFreakshow”
● Halsted St
● October 31
○ Live acts
○ characters
○ music and entertainment

14. Boystown Demographics
Median age- Women- 30 Men-33
Median Income- $69,189
Median Rent- $1,06
Avg. House size- 1.7 People
Percentage of pop. below poverty
level: 14.1%

15. Reflections...
Boystown showed us how
diverse and accepting Chicago
is to all kinds of people. It
sparked our curiosity to
explore new areas of Chicago
and showed us that everyone
can make Chicago their home.
you can be
this happy
if you visit
Boystown!!

16. ALL IN ALL
● accepting
● healthy food options
● active community
● neighborhood-feel
● inviting atmosphere
● Fun environment

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