5. History
The German, Polish, and Ukrainian immigrants came to the northwestern area of the Chicago
in the late 1800’s.
They also brought their culture and traditions with them.
⅓ of the district was rebuilt after the Great Fire by William D. Kerfoot. By 1910 almost all of
his buildings were finished
There are 2 Ukrainian banks that people can use for their financial services. There are a lot of
grocery stores and stores that sell different products like books, clothes, and shoes.
The area was officially declared the Ukrainian Village by Chicago mayor Jane Byrne in January
18,1983.
During the 1980’s, more immigrants came to the Ukrainian Village area. This caused young
people come to the area. Before that Ukrainian Village was known, it was a place where mostly
senior people lived.
Today 10,000 of Ukrainians and people of Ukrainian descend live in the Ukrainian Village.
People of other ethnical groups are living in this area and now it is even more interesting to
visit the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. It is a very good place for tourist and for people who
want to spend their day discovering something new.
6. Foundation
● The Ukrainian Village community is centered on these three ornate European Style churches:
○ St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
○ Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
○ St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
● Every year there is a Ukrainian Village Fest: (in early September)
○ A customary celebration of the Ukrainian Heritage
○ Centered around the neighborhood’s 3 main churches
○ The celebration includes traditional foods, spirited beer garden, live music, and games
7. Cultur
e
● Ukrainian National Museum
- includes mostly Ukrainian
culture, but also contains the
cultures of other ethnicities in
Chicago
- established in 1952
- one of the most extensive
collections of
● Ukrainian artifacts in the
United States
- made to preserve the heritage
of those that immigrated
from Ukraine to the U.S.
● St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
● St. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
● St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
● Amish Healthy Foods
- small family owned business
- 20 years ago lucy Firov and her family moved to
America from Ukraine. She was diagnosed with kidney
cancer and was advised to eat non-processed foods.
- She was introduced to Shipshewana, Indiana, an Amish
community. Instead of traveling to
Shipshewana every week, she decided that an
Amish resale grocery shop was a better idea.
8. Attractions
• St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church
• St. Mark’s Catholic Church
• Amish Healthy Foods
• Ukrainian National Museum
• Cafe Ballou
• Brite Cafe
- really dim inside
- tables are lit by candle light
- hipster feel to it
• Leghorn Homestyle Chicken -Cash Only
• European Food Market
• A multitude of bars
• Vertical Art Gallery
• Dark Matter Coffee
-It was closed but it looked super cool
• Several barbershops and hair
salons
• Rosie’s West Town Deli
• Golden East Wind Chimes
• Ukrainian Deli
• Village Pizza- Delicious pizza and
tiramisu. Biggest slice of pizza
EVER
• Nice Twice Resale Shop
*Most shops opened and closed early
(usually open between 7am and 7pm)
11. Reflections
Yesenia: It was a very fun
experience. We were able to explore a
town that we’ve never been to, and
also helped to get to know each other
better. Unfortunately, we all had busy
schedules, and the only times we could
meet were in the afternoon. It was all
worth it in the end because we got
food from a small place called, Village
Pizza. It sold pizza by the slice, and it
was huge! We could hardly finish it!
Gabby: I thought that it was a
very unique and interesting little
town. I also think I would’ve
enjoyed it more during the day
because everything was closed by
the time we were able to go.
Overall, I would definately go back
so that I could look at more shops
and go to the museum.
12. Reflections
Mairead:I really enjoyed our adventure through
Ukrainian Village! I have been curious about the
neighborhoods in Chicago and had never heard of
Ukrainian Village before. I liked the young atmosphere
and can tell the residential area is growing. The pizza
we ate was delicious but in the future, I would like to
explore some of the coffee shops we saw in Ukrainian
Village like the Dark Matter Cafe.
Mane: I really enjoyed visiting
Ukrainian village. Moreover, I would love
to live in that neighborhood for three
main reasons. Firstly, it is very beautiful
and clean. Secondly, there are many
attractive houses. Finally, Ukrainian
village is very close to downtown, which I
think is convenient, as people have access
to everything within a few minutes.
