Old Irving Park

by Wilfredo Cruz, with the assistance of the Irving Park Historical Society

Overview

Old Irving Park is indeed a crown jewel among Chicago neighborhoods. Located on the city's north side, it is peaceful and family oriented with a suburban-like charm. It has many handsomely restored older homes with distinctive architectural styles. Old Irving Park was the birthplace of Irving Park, a quaint suburb established in 1869 that was annexed by Chicago in 1889. It has a rich history with over a century of memories. Stately churches sit on quiet street corners exuding a neighborly spirit. Various churches and schools have held centennial celebrations, and old, majestic trees line every street. It has seen many changes but is still a thriving community with character, nice homes, and a legacy of civic-minded individuals and organizations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467110549
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/12/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Wilfredo Cruz is a longtime resident of Old Irving Park. Having earned his PhD from the University of Chicago, he is a professor of sociology at Columbia College Chicago. He has published two other Arcadia Publishing books, Images of America: Puerto Rican Chicago and Images of America: Chicago Latinos at Work.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 The Early Years 9

2 Residences and Architecture 31

3 Religion 49

4 Business 67

5 Education 89

6 Building Community 105