Large boulevards, greystones and bungalow homes is one of the first things people notice when visiting Logan Square.
First settled in the 1830s, Logan Square (named after General John A. Logan, soldier and political leader), was first inhabited by settlers with Scandinavian (mainly Danes or Norwegians) and English roots.
At the intersection of Kedzie and Milwaukee, is the Square – an iconic green space in the neighborhood which was originally a Native American Trail. At the center of the Square is the Illinois Centennial Monument to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Illinois’ statehood.
Inhabited by restaurants, cafes, bars and galleries, the neighborhood has attracted many artists and musicians through the years and has become a destination seeing a growth in development in housing and businesses. With the boom of development though, The Logan Square Boulevards District itself is a designated Chicago landmark, and residents hope to maintain the bohemian vibe.
The area is highly walkable with many shops and restaurants throughout the area, and is accessible through the CTA’s Blue Line which goes north to O’Hare, or east through Wicker Park then to downtown.
