Lakeview Historic District

Lakeview Historic District is a residential area in Chicago with multi-family buildings arranged in a rectangular grid pattern and crossed diagonally by Clark Street. The neighborhood sits north of downtown and contains structures primarily from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The neighborhood received official recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, marking its importance as a protected historic area. Boundaries were expanded in 1986 to include additional significant buildings along Belmont Avenue.

The homes display a range of architectural styles from different decades, reflecting how tastes and building methods changed over time. Walking through the streets reveals how each era left its mark on the neighborhood's appearance.

The district is easiest to explore on foot by following the rectangular street pattern, with Clark Street serving as a helpful landmark for orientation. Visitors should allow time to observe different architectural styles and walk the neighborhood house by house to appreciate its variety.

The neighborhood showcases an unexpected mix of buildings along its boundaries, with particularly notable structures between 701 and 739 Belmont Avenue. This specific collection of houses was added to the protection only through the later boundary expansion, revealing how the district's protected area grew over time.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 41.93500,-87.64889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02