Irving Park, Chicago

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For the two Chicago 'L' stations named "Irving Park", see Irving Park (CTA).

Irving Park is a neighborhood located on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois.

Irving Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Community Area 16 - Irving Park Location within the city of Chicago
Latitude Longitude	41°57′N 87°43.8′W
Neighborhoods	Irving Park Kilbourn Park Old Irving Park The Villa
ZIP Code	parts of 60618, 60630, 60641
Area	8.37 km² (3.23 mi²)
Population (2000) Density	58,643 (up 16.91% from 1990) 7,010.0 /km²
Demographics	White Black Hispanic Asian Other	44.2% 1.91% 43.3% 7.44% 3.15%
Median income	$38,159
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

[edit] Description

Irving Park and the Northwest Side in general is an area known for its historic homes, convenient shopping areas, rehabbed buildings, fun bars and restaurants, and younger crowd. Old Irving Park, bounded by Montrose Avenue, Pulaski Road, Addison Street and Kostner Avenue, is a bonanza of historic architecture with Queen Anne, Victorian, and Italianate homes, vintage farmhouses and elegant bungalows are in various stages of renovation or preservation.

The Blue line runs through this neighborhood, with stops at Addison and Irving/Pulaski.

[edit] External links

• Chicago Landmarks
  • Irish-American Heritage Center
  • Race House
  • Schurz High School
  • Villa District
  • Whistle Stop Inn
• Chicago Park District
  • Horner Park
  • Independence Park
  • Kilbourn Park

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