Ukrainian Village Paige, Lindsey, Gabe, Carl, and

Nicole

History

German Immigrants developed the area in the aftermath of the fire of 1871.

After an immigration wave from 1880 to 1910 Ukrainians outnumbered every other ethnic group in the area.

1930s population was between 25,000 and 30,000

Mayor Jane Byrne designated Ukrainian Village as an official neighborhood on January 18, 1983

Today it is bounded by Division, Damen, Chicago, and Western streets.

DemographicsArea: 2.133 Square Miles

Population: 52,131

Male: 26,355

Female 25,776

Race: Largest to Smallest

1.Hispanic

2.Whites

3.Blacks

● Median Income (Age 25-44) = $64,812

● Median Age Males 32.7 years

● Median Age Females 33.0 years

AttractionsHistoric Houses- 1880’s workers cottages mark the center of the

district (Hoyne and Thomas Street)

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church- is one of the only churches designed by Louis Sullivan in America

Ukrainian National Museum

From Loyola to Ukrainian VillageTo get to Ukrainian Village from Loyola in the least amount of time:

Starting at Loyola Station, take the Red Line to Clark/Division

Walk to Division/Clark bus stop

Take Bus 70 to Division & Oakley

Walk to sign that says “Ukrainian Village”

Time to get there: about an hour

Our Experience● Utilized multiple forms of

public transportation to reach location.

● Walked around to gain the feel of the community.

● Saw the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church.

Bibliographyhttp://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Ukrainian-Village-Chicago-IL.html

http://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/IL/Chicago/Ukrainian-Village-Demographics.html

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/September-2013/A-Guide-to-Ukrainian-Village-Where-to-Eat-Shop-and-Play/

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Loyola+University+Chicago,+West+Sheridan+Road,+Chicago,+IL/Ukrainian+Village,+Chicago,+IL

http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/2160.html