AndersonvilleJenna Meyers, Taylor Emery, Cameron Kirk, Alex

Hanton

Location and Transportation

Andersonville is located on the north side of Chicago

Its borders are:

South: 4900 N Ainslie

North: 5800 N Victoria

West: 1800 W Ravenswood

East: 1250 W Magnolia

The fastest, easiest way to get to Andersonville from Loyola:

Take the Red Line towards 95th from the Loyola Stop and get off at the Berwyn Stop

Historical Andersonville

1850's the area that is now Andersonville was a cherry orchard

First school was the Andersonville School,

Built in 1854 and was the primary school until 1908 Throughout the 20th century Swedish immigrants continued to arrive in

Andersonville, building homes all around Clark Street

After the Chicago Fire, many of the city's Swedes moved to this area on the North Side to rebuild their lives. It's believed that the neighborhood is named after Rev. Paul Anderson Norland who was integral in attracting folks to join the community in its early years

Before long it was a deeply Swedish area, with Swedish businesses and companies

During the Depression and post war periods many immigrants moved out to the suburbs 

However the Swedish heritage was re-strengthened in 1964 by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce 

Swedish American Museum was founded in 1976

Late 1980's gave birth to a revival of Andersonville culture as it became known for a more diverse population

Women and Children First (a bookstore focused on feminist authors and topics) New gift shops and eateries

Andersonville Today The Swedes have kept the neighborhood of Andersonville alive with Swedish

food, drink and history. Along Clark Street, just north of Foster (5200 North), the entire community welcomes Swedish Americans and celebrates all of the Swedish holidays.

Merchants and residents turn out for the very traditional Midsummer, Lucia and Christmas celebrations. But, tourists visit the area continually to sample Swedish food, buy gifts, and visit the Swedish American Museum Center.

Andersonville is home to unique, locally owned, independent businesses 

Magnet for all kinds of families 

New commitment to environmental sustainability 

Through its eco-Andersonville program, in 2013 Andersonville instituted Chicago's first neighborhood-wide residential compost program. 

Also first community in the city to install a "People Spot", green sitting space that replaces parking spots Andersonville currently has 2 of them. 

Demographics

Population: 15,627

Racial Distribution: 50% population white

The rest is primarily Hispanic, Asian, and African-American

Gender Distribution: Approximately 8000 men and 7600 women

Median age of men 37, women 34

Average household size is 2.2 people

Median household income as of 2011 is $58,000

For more demographical information: http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Andersonville-Chicago-IL.html

Attractions

Andersonville Galleria: a market where artisans show their art and sell their products

Swedish-American Museum: a museum that keeps Swedish culture alive in Chicago, featuring an exhibit on Swedish immigrants

The Yannell House: as a zero net-energy home, it’s the greenest house in America

Restaraunts

Andersonville restaurants serve cuisine from all over the world, Swedish food being most prevalent. Some highlights include:

Svea (we ate here!): a small, Swedish café

Reza’s: a restaurant famous for it’s Persian/Mediterranean cuisine

Swedish Bakery: a traditional Swedish bakery that’s been open since 1929.

Hamburger Mary’s: a burger joint known for it’s creative burgers and drag shows.

SVEA

The Swedish Bakery

The Roost

Sources

“Andersonville Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60640, 60660 Detailed Profile.” Andersonville Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60640, 60660 Subdivision Profile. City Data, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014.

"Things to Do in Andersonville." Choose Chicago, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014.