3. Directions
Option One
S The RED Line
S Start from Loyola Station and take the
train heading towards 95th.
S Get off at Wilson and you have
arrived!
S Can take anywhere from 10 to 25
minutes.
4. Directions
Option Two
S Take the BUS.
S Use the bus stop on Sheridan and
Kenmore and take Bus# 151 heading
toward Union Station.
S Get off at Sheridan and Leland.
S Can take anywhere from 12 to 25
minutes as well.
5. History
S 1905: Loren Miller’s “Uptown Store”
S 1920s: Essanay Film Studio at 1333 W. Argyle
S 1920s:Al Capone’s Speakeasy
S 1930s: Housing Crunch
S 1950-1970s: Mass Migration
6. Current Demographics
Population (2010)
S Total 56,362
S Density: 24,000/sq mi
Demographics (2010)
S White 51.63%
S Black 20.0%
S Hispanic 14.21%
S Asian 11.38%
S Other 2.78%
13. S Aragon Ballroom- In the 20’s and 30’s it was a world
renowned venue for Jazz, many famous people and
bands have played here including Frank Sinatra, Duke
Ellington, The Rolling Stones, U2, Snoop Dogg, and
Nirvana
S Uptown Theater- An old movie theater which is the
coolest of the three architecturally but it is old, decaying,
and no longer hosts events
S Riviera Theater- Also a popular Music Venue where many
current artists play today
17. Reflection
S Fun way to be introduced to a neighboring town.
S Hear stories, but never get to experience.
S Building and murals helped to get to know the town.
S Great way to meet new people.
S One more town to add to your list of places to go.
18. Sources
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Guide to Movie Locations. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.
S "Johnny Depp Public Enemies Kiss Scene at Aragon." YouTube.
YouTube, n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.
S "Rich History of Uptown Neighborhood Spans More Than A
Century." Uptown Chicago Commission. N.p., 14 June 2007. Web.
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