Northwestern University Settlement House, Settlement house in West Town, Chicago, US
The Northwestern University Settlement House stands at 1400 West Augusta Boulevard, featuring Arts and Crafts architectural design elements within its brick structure.
Established in 1891 by Northwestern University members, this settlement house began its mission to assist immigrants and address poverty in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
The Vittum Theater within the settlement house presents performances and events that connect local youth with arts education programs throughout the year.
The facility maintains a food distribution center that provided more than 16,000 meals to neighborhood residents during 2021 through its community outreach programs.
This institution holds the distinction of being the longest continuously operating settlement house in the United States since its founding in the nineteenth century.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.90000,-87.66280
Latest update: March 27, 2025 19:13
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