Logan Square Boulevards Historic District

Logan Square Boulevards Historic District is a residential neighborhood on Chicago's North Side, organized around tree-lined streets with grassy medians that separate the traffic lanes. The area contains hundreds of historic homes built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, displaying a mix of architectural styles from sandstone Romanesque to Victorian to Prairie School design.

The district was planned and developed in the late 1800s as a residential neighborhood featuring wide boulevards and park-like medians inspired by the City Beautiful movement. Most of the homes were constructed between 1890 and 1920 as Chicago's population grew and wealthier residents moved to this newly developed area on the North Side.

The neighborhood developed as a gathering place for Central European immigrants, particularly those from German and Polish backgrounds who established their communities here. You can still see this heritage reflected in street names, building styles, and how residents use the public spaces around the monuments.

The neighborhood is well served by public transit with several train stations providing easy connections throughout Chicago. The wide, tree-lined streets and flat terrain make it comfortable to walk through and observe the historic homes and their architectural details from the sidewalk.

The Illinois Centennial Monument stands at the heart of the square as a defining landmark, erected in 1918 to commemorate the state's centennial. This distinctive structure serves as a recognizable focal point that guides visitors through the neighborhood.

Location: Chicago

GPS coordinates: 41.92830,-87.70690

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06