West Lawn, Chicago
West Lawn | ||
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Community area | ||
| Community Area 65 - West Lawn | ||
.jpg) Aerial view of West Lawn | ||
 Location within the city of Chicago | ||
| Coordinates: 41°46.2′N 87°43.2′W / 41.7700°N 87.7200°W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Neighborhoods | list
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) | |
| Population (2020) | ||
| • Total | 33,662 | |
| • Density | 11,000/sq mi (4,400/km2) | |
ZIP Codes | part of 60629 | |
| Median income 2020[1] | $54,758 | |
| Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services | ||
West Lawn, one of
Eastern European
origin.
History
Italian-Americans living in the area. The area had been growing until the Great Depression, when the economy declined. After World War II, growth continued and new houses and streets were built. The Airport Homes race riots
of 60th & Karlov in 1946 were intended to keep black people out of the area. After the 1970s, more Mexican-Americans, Irish-Americans, and Polish immigrants started settling the area.
Notability
One small business in the neighborhood, the Capitol Cigar Store at 63rd and Pulaski, features a tall Native American statue as the landmark of West Lawn. The statue is most notable for being seen in the movie Lithuanian-American experience.
Education
West Lawn is part of City of Chicago School District #299 and City Colleges of Chicago District #508.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 8,919 | — | |
| 1940 | 10,289 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 14,460 | 40.5% | |
| 1960 | 26,910 | 86.1% | |
| 1970 | 27,644 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 24,748 | −10.5% | |
| 1990 | 23,402 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 29,235 | 24.9% | |
| 2010 | 33,355 | 14.1% | |
| 2020 | 33,662 | 0.9% | |
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Ford City
Ford City is a neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago which immediately surrounds the
Tucker Car Corporation. In the future, the Orange Line of the Chicago "L"
might be extended here.
Notable people
- Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. He is a current resident of, and incumbent member of the Illinois House of Representatives for, West Lawn.[4]
- Frank Savickas, member of the Illinois Senate from 1970 until 1992. He resided in West Lawn during his political career, later moving to Venice, Florida.[5][6]
- DoveBar.[7]
Politics
West Lawn has supported the
2012 presidential election, West Lawn cast 6,715 votes for Barack Obama and cast 1,443 votes for Mitt Romney (81.37% to 17.49%).[9]
West Lawn is split between the 13th ward represented by Marty Quinn, and 23rd represented by Silvana Tabares on the Chicago City Council.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Community Data Snapshot - West Lawn" (PDF). cmap.illinois.gov. MetroPulse. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ Paral, Rob. "Chicago Community Areas Historical Data". Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ Knox, Douglas. "West Lawn". Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ McClelland, Edward (March 8, 2012). "Madigan Gets No Love From Trib, Plenty From Neighborhood Paper". Ward Room. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ISBN 9781439654095.
- ^ Pearson, Rick (May 16, 2001). "Frank D. Savickas, 66: Legislator known for independence". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ Bauer, Kelly (November 5, 2015). "Meet 4 'Legendary Locals' Featured in a Book About Chicago and West Lawn". DNAinfo. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- DNAInfo. Archived from the originalon September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- DNAInfo. Archived from the originalon February 3, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
External links
- Official City of Chicago West Lawn Community Map
- Ford City Mall
- West Lawn Chamber Of Commerce
- Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
- Chicago Park District
Places adjacent to West Lawn, Chicago | |
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