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Jared Gavin

This document provides information about traveling to the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, including transportation directions and historical background. It describes two public transit options - taking the Red Line subway or bus route 151. The history section notes the neighborhood's origins in 1905 and landmarks like the Aragon Ballroom from the 1920s-30s. Current demographics show a diverse population of over 56,000 residents. Attractions mentioned include murals, the Aragon Ballroom, Uptown Theater and Riviera Theater.

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S Trip to Uptown!
Where?
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.
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.
History S 1905: Loren Millers Uptown Store S 1920s: Essanay Film Studio at 1333 W. Argyle S 1920s:Al Capones Speakeasy S 1930s: Housing Crunch S 1950-1970s: Mass Migration
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%
Median Household Income S$40,32 4
Attractions and Landmarks S Murals
Attractions and Landmarks
Attractions and Landmarks
Attractions and Landmarks
Attractions and Landmarks
Attractions and Landmarks S Aragon Ballroom- In the 20s and 30s 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
Fun Facts Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Fun Facts Uptown Theater
Fun Facts Aragon
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.
Sources S "Green Mill Cocktail Lounge." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 31 Aug. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2014. S "Filming Locations for Public Enemies (2009)." The Worldwide 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. 31 Oct. 2014. S "Uptown, Chicago." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Oct. 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014. S "Uptown Theatre (Chicago)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Oct. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.

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  • 1. S Trip to Uptown!
  • 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 Millers Uptown Store S 1920s: Essanay Film Studio at 1333 W. Argyle S 1920s:Al Capones 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. Attractions and Landmarks S Aragon Ballroom- In the 20s and 30s 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
  • 14. Fun Facts Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
  • 15. Fun Facts Uptown Theater
  • 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 S "Green Mill Cocktail Lounge." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 31 Aug. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2014. S "Filming Locations for Public Enemies (2009)." The Worldwide 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. 31 Oct. 2014. S "Uptown, Chicago." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Oct. 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014. S "Uptown Theatre (Chicago)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Oct. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.