Jefferson Park, Chicago

Coordinates: 41°58.8′N 87°46.2′W / 41.9800°N 87.7700°W / 41.9800; -87.7700
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This article is about the neighborhood. For the park, see Jefferson Park (Chicago park).
Jefferson Park
Jefferson Park Transit Center
Nickname: 
Jeff Park
Location within the city of Chicago
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°58.8′N 87°46.2′W / 41.9800°N 87.7700°W / 41.9800; -87.7700
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
CityChicago
Neighborhoods
list
Area
 • Total2.35 sq mi (6.09 km2)
Population
 (2020)
ZIP Codes
parts of 60630, 60646
Median household income 2018[1]$76,054
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

Jefferson Park is one of the 77

neighborhood of Jefferson Park occupies a larger swath of territory.[2]

Jefferson Park is bordered by the community areas of

Guatemalan consulate is located in Jefferson Park at 5559 North Elston Avenue.[3]

History

Settlement in the vicinity of Jefferson Park began in the 1830s with

log cabins until Abram Gale, for whom Gale Street is named, built the first frame house in Jefferson. Jefferson Park became the hub of an independent township that was incorporated at the nearby Dickinson Tavern as Jefferson Township in 1850 until annexed by the city of Chicago in 1889. The area was once home to a significant population of Volga Germans
, and one of the area's one time local landmarks was a local apartment building in the vicinity of the park along Higgins Avenue known by locals as "the Russian Hotel".

Jefferson Park is also home to the Northwest Chicago Historical Society which is dedicated to preserve the area's rich history as well as most historical events and lectures.

On January 21, 2021 a Boutique Air Pilatus PC-12 was landing at the Chicago O'Hare Airport when its left main tire separated from the aircraft and landed in Jefferson Park. Police reported the tire, along with several small parts were found on a sidewalk near Leland Avenue. The tire hit two houses before coming to a rest on the sidewalk.[4]

Jefferson Park (Chicago Park District)

Main article: Jefferson Park (Chicago park)
The Chicago Park District's Jefferson Park, with a view of the field house designed by Clarence Hatzfeld

Jefferson Park is a 7-acre (28,000 m2) park operated by the Chicago Park District. The park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places is located on the site of the Esdohr Farm.

Education

Jefferson Park residents are served by

Lutheran congregations in the area. The Chicago Public Library
operates the Jefferson Park branch for neighborhood residents.

Politics

The Jefferson Park community area has supported the

2012 presidential election, Jefferson Park cast 6,019 votes for Barack Obama and cast 3,129 votes for Mitt Romney (64.42% to 33.49%).[6]

Culture

The Copernicus Center, supported by the Copernicus Foundation is located in Jefferson Park. It houses the former Gateway Theater, as well as a number of other event venues and meeting spaces.

Jefferson Park is the home of the historic former

Copernicus Center. The Copernicus Center and former Gateway Theatre (renamed the Mitchell P Kobelinski theater) still serve the community as a performing arts center
, hosting numerous music concerts, theatrical performances, classes, seminars, community meetings, and cultural events throughout the year. The Copernicus Center is also a voting location for Jefferson Park residents. The Copernicus Center "Annex," which includes both an event space and offices, houses the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce office.

Jefferson Park is also home to the award-winning Gift Theatre Company, a professional theatre company located at 4802 N. Milwaukee co-founded by Jeff Park native Michael Patrick Thornton.

The neighborhood holds two large festivals annually: Jeff Fest in June, and Taste of Polonia over Labor Day weekend. Christina Madonna of "Chicago All Stars" fame is a native of Jefferson Park.

The

Sto Lat.[8]

Transportation

Union Pacific / Northwest Line also provides service to Jefferson Park. In 2005, a monument to Thomas Jefferson was placed along the station's entrance along Milwaukee Avenue
.

Neighborhoods

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
193020,532—
194021,5374.9%
195023,5569.4%
196027,49416.7%
197027,5530.2%
198024,583−10.8%
199023,649−3.8%
200025,8599.3%
201025,448−1.6%
202026,2163.0%
[10][1]

Jefferson Park

Milwaukee Avenue, just south of Lawrence

Jefferson Park is a predominantly middle-class neighborhood of people coming from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Like many neighborhoods on the

Polish-American presence, and is home to the Copernicus Foundation
, the Polish parish of St. Constance, as well as a host of other Polish-American organizations, institutions and businesses.

Jefferson Park is also known for having a very high number of resident city and county workers. The area is filled with the homes of

Chicago Public School teachers and staff, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department as well as Cook County Sheriff
officers and staff.

Boundaries are Austin Ave, Chicago River, Railway, Elston Ave, Foster Ave, Edens Expy, Cicero Ave, Montrose Ave, Narraganset Ave, Nagle Ave, Bryn Mawr Ave, Northwest Hwy, Milwaukee Ave.

Indian Woods Community

Boundaries are Indian Rd, Central Ave, Ardmore Ave.[11] http://www.indianwoods.org/ Originally part of the Forest Glen Community. Also part of the South Edgebrook Neighborhood.

Gladstone Park

Gladstone Park is a neighborhood in the northern section of the Jefferson Park

community area of Chicago. It is centered at the large and confusing intersection of Northwest Highway and Central, Milwaukee, and Foster Avenues. The Kennedy Expressway runs nearby as well and has an entrance from Foster Avenue. The park for which the neighborhood is named is located a few blocks to the northwest between Northwest Highway and Milwaukee
, on Menard Avenue.

The numerous examples of homes in the

Dutch Colonial style has led to the area's nickname as "Little Rotterdam", an allusion to the Dutch city of Rotterdam
.

Gladstone Park has its own

Union Pacific / Northwest Line
.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Community Data Snapshot - Jefferson Park" (PDF). cmap.illinois.gov. MetroPulse. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Map". Google Maps.
  3. ^ Sula, Mike (June 20, 2019). "It's not about coffee at Café Antigua". Chicago Reader. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  4. ^ "Tire Falls off Small Plane, Lands in Jefferson Park Neighborhood".
  5. DNAInfo. Archived from the original
    on September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  6. DNAInfo. Archived from the original
    on February 3, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  7. ^ "Quest for the Presidency: Cheney dances, rides public train 09/05/00". Archived from the original on 2008-05-13.
  8. ^ "The 2000 Campaign: Campaign Briefing Published". The New York Times. September 5, 2000. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
  9. ^ "Jefferson Park".
  10. ^ "Chicago Community Area Data". robparal.com. Rob Paral and Associates. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  11. ^ "Welcome to the Indian Woods Community - a photo on Flickriver".

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