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Location and Area of North Center/St. Bens Chicago

North Boundary: 4400 N Montrose
South Boundary: 3600 N Addison
East Boundary: 1800 W Ravenswood
West Boundary: ~2700 W Chicago River
Primary Zip Code: 60618

North Center is a large community with many comfortable and convenient neighborhoods that are just a mile or so from the lakefront and an easy commute to downtown. Surrounded by Diversey, Ravenswood, Montrose and the Chicago River, the neighborhoods in North Center tend to have large parks and tree-lined streets, plus all the amenities that make city life satisfying.

Current Trends and Facts of North Center/St. Bens Chicago

North Center/St. Ben's has strong family ties and good schools and economic stablitly, where abundance of small businesses that keep it an active, vibrant area during day. For entertainment, residents can choose from a large selection excellent restaurants, pubs, summer festivals, music venues, bowling alleys, and theaters. North Center's pocket neighborhoods have their own distinct character with shopping areas that feature charming boutiques, delis, bakeries and coffee shops.

The Chicago River runs through North Center and provides many picturesque views and parks, with many sporting and recreational activities. The CTA's Brown Line goes downtown and has stops at Addison, Irving Park and Montrose. Buses run on most of the major streets.

Distinctive Housing in North Center/St. Bens Chicago

St. Ben's is a popular, well-established community that is characterized by brick two-flats and frame single-family homes. Roscoe Village, with its small-town feel, has older single-family homes, renovated (and un-renovated) two- and three-flats, newer townhomes and loft conversions.

Background and History of North Center/St. Bens

North Center was settled in the latter part of the 19th century as well as early in the 20th century largely by Germans who worked in what is known as the industrial corridor along Ravenswood Avenue, and the large industrial plants along the Chicago River to the west.

Saint Ben's namesake comes from Saint Benedict's Parish, a Catholic school on Leavitt Street

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