3. Demographics
The area‘s 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. It
was a small U.S. Army Post where Indian settlements still
existed.
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 and set up farms, shops, and industrial
plants. This changed from the Polish Patch to the Cabbage
Patch.
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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 was so low it was a step above a slum.
After hitting rock bottom, the City was rebuilt and renovated.
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
neighborhoods in Chicago.
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8. Transportation to Lincoln park
In order to get to Lincoln Park, you have to take the Red Line
from either the Loyola stop or the Granville stop to the Fullerton
stop.
You will then walk from the Fullerton stop to Armitage Avenue
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 Lincoln Park Zoo to Sheridan Road.
You can take the 156 bus to Belmont and walk .5 miles to the
Belmont Red Line stop.
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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 grounds.
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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 visiting 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
to Lincoln Park sometime soon!
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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. It was a true Chicago experience
and I would love to visit the area again.
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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 definitely 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. It was a wonderful experience to take the time to get to
know more about the people in our group, their 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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