K-Town Historic District

K-Town Historic District is a residential area in North Lawndale spanning about 82 acres bounded by Cullerton Street, Pulaski Road, Cermak Road, and Kostner Avenue. The neighborhood contains single-family and multi-family homes in various architectural styles that developed over many decades.

The name originated from Chicago's alphabetical street naming system established in 1889, with K-streets positioned about 11 miles from the Illinois-Indiana border. This naming convention helped organize the expanding city as immigration waves drove residential growth in the region.

Czech immigrants shaped the neighborhood in the early 1900s through their homes and community institutions. Later, African American families moved in and developed the area into a residential community with its own character.

The district is easily accessible by public transportation, especially the Pink Line with Pulaski and Kostner stations connecting to downtown Chicago. Plan to explore on foot to appreciate the residential streets and the variety of homes at a leisurely pace.

Houses at 4014 and 4016 West Cullerton Street showcase details of the original architecture and were recognized as particularly significant by the historic registry. These two buildings offer visitors a glimpse of how homes appeared before later renovations changed much of the district.

Location: Chicago

GPS coordinates: 41.85306,-87.72972

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30