Roseland, Chicago
Roseland | ||
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Community area | ||
Community Area 49 - Roseland | ||
Coordinates: 41°42.6′N 87°37.2′W / 41.7100°N 87.6200°W | ||
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
County | Cook | |
City | Chicago | |
Neighborhoods | list
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Area | ||
• Total | 4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2) | |
Population (2020) | ||
• Total | 38,816 | |
• Density | 8,000/sq mi (3,100/km2) | |
ZIP Codes | parts of 60619, 60620, 60628 | |
Median household income | $37,242[1] | |
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services |
Roseland is one of the 77 official
History
Roseland was settled in the 1840s by
The community was entirely agrarian until the late 19th century, when the town of
Roseland was annexed into Chicago in 1892. The Roseland area became a very cosmopolitan community made up of multi cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. There was a large population of
Fortunes began to change in the 1960s when industry patterns led to economic decline. Steel mills to the east were shuttered. Pullman scaled back production and eventually closed for good in 1981. The huge Sherwin-Williams paint factory closed for good in 1995. A period of rapid ethnic succession took place.
The much lauded mural "I Welcome Myself to a New Place: Roseland Pullman Mural," by Olivia Gude, Jon Pounds, and Marcus Jefferson, 1988, was designed to unite the predominantly African American community of Roseland with its nearest neighbor, the predominantly white Pullman community.
Neighborhoods
Fernwood
Fernwood lies on the western edge of Roseland, between 99th and 103rd Streets. It was considered an "upscale" [citation needed] neighborhood of Roseland and extended west into the Washington Heights community up to Halsted Street. Sometimes referred to as West Roseland, it was incorporated in 1883. The area was known for a gardenlike parkway between 95th and 103rd Streets along Eggelston that was known as Fernwood Parkway.
The area is noted for one of the worst
During the 1950s and 1960s the community witnessed the combined effects of blockbusting by unscrupulous real estate agents and the ensuing white flight resulting in complete ethnic transition. Like the surrounding communities of Roseland and Washington Heights, Fernwood Park remains predominantly African-American.
Lilydale
Lilydale is a small enclave of modest homes in the northwest corner of Roseland. In the 1920s and 1930s the thinly populated area was referred to as little more than a "cabbage patch". It consisted of mostly vacant land between 91st and 95th Streets and between State Street and the
Lilydale became an attractive area due to its proximity to the steel mills and other defense industries on the south side. It was centrally located and convenient to railroads and streetcars. Beginning in 1942, Black contractors Matthew Goodwin and "Duke" Hodges began building simple, low cost single family homes and duplexes for a growing working-class black neighborhood.[4] To Black trades workers, Lilydale represented an all-too-rare opportunity to use their skills and help resolve their own housing problem. While the homes were modest, they were made of brick and many still stand today. They were originally intended to be rented to defense workers and sold to veterans after the War. The homes were dramatically more affordable than similar homes in the area making them attractive to workers and veterans alike.
Today, only about 12 city blocks remain of the original settlement and the area is generally referred to as a part of Princeton Park.
Princeton Park
Princeton Park is a community of single-family homes built in 1944 and is located in the northwest corner of the Roseland community area in
The project was the creation of banker/real estate developer Donald O'Toole.[5] The land had previously been used for farming by the primarily Dutch settlers in the Roseland area. In the early 1900s, Roseland transitioned from a farming community to an urban residential neighborhood. As one of the last remaining open spaces it was primed for development. The low cost housing was marketed exclusively to the African-American community making it the first established black community in Roseland. It remains a segregated African-American community today. Once established, Princeton Park was on the leading edge of the ensuing "panic peddling" that engulfed Roseland. Unscrupulous realtors used scare tactics such as blockbusting to frighten and intimidate white residents; churning the real estate market for quick profits. As suburban housing and commuting became more accessible in the 1960s and 1970s, middle class whites left the Roseland area resulting in a total ethnic transformation.
Politics
Roseland is a stronghold for the
Transportation
Train service in the community area is provided by Metra. The Metra Electric District's Main Line runs along the Roseland community area's border with the Pullman community area with stations at 95th Street, 103rd Street, 107th Street, 111th Street, and 115th Street.[8]
The 95th/Dan Ryan station, a terminal station of the Chicago "L" Red Line, is located in Roseland. Red Ahead, a program to extend the Red Line south to 130th Street, would result in new stations in Roseland at 103rd Street and 111th Street. In 2020, it was estimated that this project would begin construction in 2025 and would be completed in 2029.[9]
Education
Chicago Public Schools operates public schools in Roseland.
K-8 schools in Roseland and serving sections of Roseland include Bennett, Cullen, Curtis, Scanlon, Dunne, Frank L. Gillespie, Alex Haley Academy, L. Hughes, Kohn, and Lavizzo.
K-8 Schools outside of Roseland and serving sections of Roseland include Evers, Fernwood, Pullman, Ryder, and Smith.[10]
Three high schools, Fenger High School, Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy and Harlan Community Academy High School, are located in Roseland and serve Roseland. Some Roseland residents are zoned to Corliss High School in Pullman, while others are zoned to Julian High School in Washington Heights.[11]
Chicago Collegiate Charter School, opened in 2013, serves students in Roseland. Harlan Academic Center and Turner-Drew, K-8 magnets, are in Roseland.[10] Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, a magnet school, is located in Roseland.[12]
Roseland Christian School, a private school, is in Roseland.
The main campus of
Population
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1930 | 43,206 | — | |
1940 | 44,009 | 1.9% | |
1950 | 56,705 | 28.8% | |
1960 | 58,750 | 3.6% | |
1970 | 62,716 | 6.8% | |
1980 | 64,372 | 2.6% | |
1990 | 56,493 | −12.2% | |
2000 | 52,683 | −6.7% | |
2010 | 44,619 | −15.3% | |
2020 | 38,816 | −13.0% | |
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Crime
Roseland is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in Chicago, despite stepped-up efforts by City Hall to curb gang violence.
Roseland had 26 shooting deaths in 2021, an increase from the previous year according to Chicago Sun-Times data.
Notable people
- Anthony Beale (born 1967), member of the Chicago City Council. Beale was raised in Roseland and represents it as 9th Ward Alderman.[14]
- Dick Butkus (1942-2023), football player. He was raised in Roseland.[15]
- Deon Cole (born 1972), actor, comedian and screenwriter. He was a childhood resident of Roseland.[16]
- Frederic R. DeYoung (1875–1934), Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. He was a childhood resident of Roseland prior to its annexation into the City of Chicago.[17]
- Dennis DeYoung, Chuck Panozzo, and John Panozzo of the band Styx. The three began playing music in their teen years while living in Roseland.[18]
- Wilson Frost (1925–2018), member of the Chicago City Council from 1967 to 1987. He resided at 10816 South Parnell Avenue for a time.[19]
- Howard Griffith, football player[citation needed]
- Larry Hoover (born 1950), criminal and founder of the Gangster Disciples. He lived at East 104th Street at the time of his arrest and sentencing for the murder of William Young.[20]
- Anthony L. Krotiak (1915–1945), Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps and recipient of the Medal of Honor.[21] He was raised in Roseland at 10733 South LaSalle Street.[22]
- James Meeks (born 1956), pastor and former member of the Illinois Senate (2003-2013). He is a resident of Roseland.[23]
- Eliot Ness (1903-1957) noted Prohibition Agent of the famed "Untouchables" in Chicago. He was raised in Roseland.[24]
- Milton L. Olive III (1946–1965), Private first class in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.[25] Olive-Harvey College is named for him and Carmel Bernon Harvey Jr. He lived in Roseland.[26]
- Robert Sandifer (1983–1994), a Black Disciples gang member killed in 1994 at eleven years of age
- Robert Shaw (born 1937), former member of the Chicago City Council and former commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review, formerly lived in Roseland [27]
- Ralph Stob former president of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[citation needed]
- Arthur Swanson (1926–2010), member of the Illinois Senate from 1963 until 1971. He was a childhood resident of Roseland and represented it during his political career.[28]
- Ernest Terrell (1939–2014), professional boxer and 25th Heavyweight Boxing Champion (1965–1967). He resided at 11136 S. Parnell Ave. for a time.[29]
- John Ton (1826–1896), abolitionist. He was a longtime resident of what is now Roseland and resided at 316 West 103rd Street from 1893 until his death in 1896.[30]
- Paul Vallas (born 1953), first chief executive officer of the Chicago Public School system and candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for governor in 2002. He was raised in Roseland.[31]
- Robert Zemeckis (born 1952), film director whose credits include Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Forrest Gump. He was raised in Roseland.[32] The address 11344 Edbrooke mentioned in the film "The Polar Express" is the actual address where Zemeckis grew up.[33]
References
- ^ a b c "Community Data Snapshot - Roseland" (PDF). cmap.illinois.gov. MetroPulse. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ Arnold R. Hirsch, (1998) "Making the Second Ghetto: Race and Housing in Chicago 1940–1960" page 54. The University of Chicago Press
- ^ Chicago Tribune, August 17, 1947 page 10 "1,000 Policemen keep order at Homes Project"
- ^ Albert G. Barnett, "Chicago Negroes Fight Housing Shortage, Build Their Own Homes," Chicago Defender, June 7, 1947, pg. 13
- ^ "Roseland". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- DNAInfo. Archived from the originalon September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
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- ^ Lane, Laura (January 19, 2014). "Map: South Shore Line, Metra Electric Line". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ "CTA Wins Federal Approval for Next Phase of Red Line Extension; Construction Could Start in 2025". WTTW News. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Far South Elementary Schools [dead link]." Chicago Public Schools. Retrieved on September 18, 2009.
- ^ "High schools far south Archived 2009-08-16 at the Wayback Machine." Chicago Public Schools. Retrieved on September 18, 2009.
- ^ "Contact Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine." Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy. Retrieved on September 18, 2009.
- ^ Paral, Rob. "Chicago Community Areas Historical Data". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ Perry Abello, Oscar (September 6, 2017). "Chicago's Pullman Park Continues to Build, Create Jobs". Next City. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ^ Pompei, Dan (December 15, 2012). "Bear for all seasons". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
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- ^ "Frederic R. DeYoung 1924-1934" (PDF). Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Behind The Vinyl: "Come Sail Away" with Dennis DeYoung from STYX, retrieved November 22, 2021
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1977-1978. p. 583. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Mount, Charles (December 11, 1973). "Two killers get 150-200 year terms". Chicago Tribune. p. a6.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients - World War II (G–L)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on January 12, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
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- ^ Rodkin, Dennis (February 22, 2023). "At 66, the Rev. James Meeks launches a second career as a homebuilder". Crain's Chicago Business. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Chicago's Forgotten Good Guy -- Eliot Ness -- A Short Walk in His Footsteps". Chicago Examiner.
- Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
The President presented the medal of honor–the nation's highest decoration– to Milton B. Olive Jr. of 9414 Vernon av., Chicago.
- ^ Turner Trice, Dawn (November 28, 2012). "Hero's blood spilled in Vietnam still heals today". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ^ Joravsky, Ben (July 22, 2014). "Political veteran Robert Shaw sees no reason why he can't become mayor". Chicago Reader. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Frontispiece". www.idaillinois.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "WARD-BY-WARD RUNDOWN OF ALDERMANIC CANDIDATES". Chicago Tribune. December 16, 1986. p. 6.
- ^ John Drury, 1941, Old Chicago Houses, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL
- ^ Ruthhart, Bill; Byrne, John; O'Connell, Patrick M. (January 29, 2018). "Vallas brings experience, political liabilities to possible Emanuel challenge". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ^ The Polar Express (2004) - IMDb, retrieved November 22, 2021
External links
- Official City of Chicago Roseland Community Map
- Roseland photos, videos and message board
- Torgan, Allie. "Grandmother helping Chicago kids 'off the block'." CNN. April 7, 2007.
- "Princeton Park Real Estate & Princeton Park Chicago Information". dreamtown.com. Retrieved December 14, 2017.