Polonia Triangle, Historical district intersection in West Town, Chicago, United States.
Polonia Triangle forms a triangular intersection where Division Street, Ashland Avenue, and Milwaukee Avenue converge, featuring a central cast iron fountain.
During the 1920s and 1930s, this district contained the highest concentration of Polish residents in Chicago, with approximately 80 percent of the city's Polish population.
The neighborhood contains the Chopin Theatre, Polish Museum of America, and numerous Polish organizations that maintain connections to Polish heritage and traditions.
The area includes a Blue Line subway station entrance connecting to downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport, with multiple bus routes serving the district.
The central fountain honors author Nelson Algren, who wrote extensively about the Polish immigrant experience in this neighborhood during the mid-twentieth century.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.90360,-87.66720
Latest update: March 20, 2025 08:15
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