Uptown is a neighborhood in Chicago with an area of 2.333 square miles and a population of 45,956. It has a diverse ethnicity and consists of five neighborhoods. Uptown was established in 1900 and named after Loren Miller's store. It became an entertainment destination due to its train station. Though it faced decline in the 1950s-60s, it has since become more diverse and is home to notable sites like the Uptown Theatre, Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, and Graceland Cemetery.