North Lawndale

North Lawndale is a residential district west of downtown Chicago in the United States that covers a large area. The streets run in a regular grid with many brick houses and multistory apartment blocks lining the sidewalks.

Families from Poland moved to this area at the start of the 20th century and built houses and shops along the main streets. During the great migration northward, many African Americans came here and stayed through the following decades.

Many church congregations and meeting halls remain important gathering spots for residents who hold joint events and services. Wall murals show faces and scenes from the daily life of earlier generations who lived here.

You can reach the neighborhood using the green and blue metro lines plus several bus connections that run into downtown. Wide streets and flat terrain make exploring on foot or by bike easier.

A small park carries the name of Sears because the large company building once stood nearby and many residents worked there. Today only old signs and buildings recall that time.

Location: Chicago

Shares border with: Cicero

GPS coordinates: 41.86000,-87.71000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 01:51