Settlement of West Englewood started in the 1840s. After the railcars were built into the area, it became known as Chicago Junction, which soon changed to Junction Grove. Junction Grove became the unincorporated town of Lake, which was later renamed Englewood.
West Englewood became part of the town of Lake in 1865, and then annexed to Chicago in 1889. The Chicago Fire as well as availability of spaces coupled with railcars allows transportation gave the area its initial population growth spurt. Many of the residents were employees of the Stockyards.
The loss of jobs have however created a downward trend of population loss, with many residents relocating.
The area is now serviced by the CTA’s Red Line and Green Line.
