Lincoln Park was originally grasslands that was later used as an army post and smallpox hospital. It was annexed by Chicago in 1889. Today it is a popular neighborhood known for attractions like the Lincoln Park Zoo, as well as its diversity, nightlife including late night cookie delivery, and proximity to DePaul University.

1. Lincoln
Park
By. Alex, Aary, Thienly and Jennifer

2. How to Get There:
Red line to Fullerton + Walk

3. Brief History:
★ 1820 - Lincoln Park was
mainly composed of
grassland
★ 1824 - Small area was
used as an army post
★ 1836 - Used as an area
for a smallpox hospital
and cemetery
★ 1889 - Its township was
annexed to Chicago after
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4. Statistics
● Median Income: $85,738
● Demographics
o White: 82.88%
o Black: 4.29%
o Hispanic: 5.57%
o Asian: 5.14%
o Other: 2.12%

5. Insomnia Cookies
● Near DePaul campus
● Deliver until 3 am
● 4.0/5 on Yelp

6. Lincoln Park
● 19 minute walk from
Fullerton

7. Lincoln Park Zoo
● Founded in 1868
● Free!

8. Yoberri
● Close to major
attractions (Zoo,conservatory,
etc.)
● 3.5/5 on Yelp

9. Other Activities - Going to a Theater
● Dedicated to production of new plays and
aspiring playwrights
● 4.5/5 on Yelp

10. Other Activities - Getting Pizza or
Sandwiches

11. Reflections
● Authentic Chicago experience?
● Surprises?