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Topic: Edgewater (Chicago)


  
  Edgewater
Although it was an elite nineteenthcentury suburb, Edgewater was not recognized as distinct when scholars laid out the community areas in the 1920s.
He persuaded the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad to open a stop on Bryn Mawr Avenue and was instrumental in the creation of the Northwestern Elevated Railroad Company, which in 1908 opened up a connection through to Howard Street.
The opening of the Edgewater branch of the Chicago Public Library in 1973 was a major victory in this battle, which culminated in 1980 when the city government ratified the separation of Edgewater from Uptown by designating it Community Area 77.
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/413.html   (718 words)

  
  Edgewater (Chicago) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edgewater is a north Chicago, Illinois, community seven miles north of downtown bordering the neighborhoods of Rogers Park to the north, Uptown to the south, Lincoln Square to the west and south and West Ridge to the west and north.
Edgewater is home to the Gerber/Hart Library, the largest gay and lesbian library and archives in the midwestern United States.
The approximate street boundaries of Andersonville are Magnolia Avenue to the east, Ravenswood Avenue to the west, Winnemac Avenue to the south, and Victoria Avenue to the north.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edgewater,_Chicago   (1025 words)

  
 Chicago, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chicago was the site of the world's first skyscraper, and today is the architectural, financial, and cultural capital of the Midwest and transportation center of the country, with more rail lines and interstates radiating from the city than any other city in the country.
Chicago's politics lean famously to the left compared to the rest of the Midwest, and it is often said that Chicago is the "East Coast" of the Midwest.
The Chicago Bulls of the NBA are one of the most recognized basketball team in the world, thanks to the heroics of a player often cited as the best ever, Michael Jordan, who led the team to six NBA championships in eight seasons in the 1990s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chicago,_Illinois   (7363 words)

  
 Edgewater - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edgewater is a common name used throughout the world as a place name.
It is often found in English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
Edgewater (band) a Rock band from Dallas, TX, USA.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edgewater   (129 words)

  
 Chicago homes and real estate guide
The bustling city of Chicago is comprised of many sections, from the Gold Coast and Old Town to River North, the Magnificent Mile and Streeterville.
Chicago is home to nearly 3 million people who represent nearly every nation of the world.
Chicago’s park system offers programs in five distinct areas: cultural enrichment, health and physical activities, social enhancement, personal development and life skills, and outdoor and environmental education.
www.chicago-homes-guide.com   (408 words)

  
 Real Estate Appraisals, Chicago's Edgewater Neighborhood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Edgewater is located at the far northern edge of the city.
Edgewater community is seven miles north of the "Loop" bordering the neighborhoods of Rogers Park to the north, Uptown to the south, Lincoln Square to the west and south and West Ridge to the west and north.
This stretch of Sheridan Road and the surrounding blocks in the Edgewater neighborhood are adjacent to the beaches and parkland along Lake Michigan and home to what once was a thriving resort community in the early 20th Century.
www.appraisercitywide.com /Edgewater   (762 words)

  
 Edgewater
The borders of Edgewater are marked by Foster, Devon, and Ravenswood.
Edgewater is a convenient location due to its lakefront location and public transportation availability.
Andersonville, located in the southwest corner of Edgewater is home to many people of Swedish decent and there are traditional Swedish festivals held on the streets annually.
www.luc.edu /orgs/accesschicago/neighborhoods/edgewater.html   (294 words)

  
 Edgewater Inn Seattle
Edgewater is a north Chicago, Illinois, community bordering the neighborhoods of Rogers Park and Uptown.
Edgewater is highlighted by two main corridors: North Winthrop Avenue and North Kenmore Avenue to Loyola University Chicago.
Edgewater Presbyterian Church is a Christian church congregation of the Edgewater neighborhood community in far north Chicago, Illinois in the United States.
www.breadlike.com /pages7/27/edgewater-inn-seattle.html   (1004 words)

  
 Edgewater real estate information - Chicago, Illinois
Edgewater it is a community of 62,000 people who enjoy the benefits of a lakefront setting, convenient public transportation, local schools, a public library and parks.
Edgewater condos are currently selling as low as $89,000; the median home value is $243,500 and the average price of a single-family home in Edgewater is $464,700.
Edgewater homeowners make the quick commute to the Loop via the Metra railroad (at the Ravenswood station), on express and local buses that run along the lakeshore (#136 Sheridan/LaSalle, #147 Outer Drive and #151 Sheridan) or on the Red Line (El stations are located at Granville Ave., Thorndale Ave., Bryn Mawr Ave.
www.newviewrealty.com /Edgewater-real-estate.html   (743 words)

  
 The Edgewater Neighborhood in Chicago
Edgewater is a sprawling area with wider streets, spacious yards and friendly neighbors.
Edgewater has a population of 62,000 people and has the highest population density of any of the neighborhoods in Chicago.
Chicago area brokers and real estate developers say that it has become harder to sell condo units, but still characterize the market as "normal"-despite the glut of new condo inventory.
www.bestchicagocondos.com /neighborhoods/edgewater.html   (1514 words)

  
 Fannie Mae Foundation:
Edgewater is six miles north of Chicago's downtown Loop, fronting the shore of Lake Michigan.
Probably for these reasons, while Edgewater's southern end was experiencing decline along two main streets, the community of Edgewater never endured the full trajectory of disinvestment, population turnover, and neighborhood decline associated with the inner city.
Marciniak describes Edgewater as a neighborhood "which is gradually becoming a middle-class neighborhood." He said the average household income in the neighborhood, which still includes a large number of households receiving Section 8 housing subsidies, is increasing steadily but that it is not experiencing any sudden changes.
www.fanniemaefoundation.org /programs/bb/v1i2-chicago.shtml   (889 words)

  
 Chicago - The New York City Streets Renaissance
Walkable Edgewater works with the community as well as the Illinois DOT to create a community-generated physical plan that is oriented toward local residents rather than the pass-through commuter.
The Edgewater neighborhood has become a model for pedestrian-oriented planning in Chicago, and other wards are flocking to the idea of community-generated physical change.
The positive relationships between neighborhood associations and the Chicago Department of Transportation are key to the success of the Edgewater planning project.
www.nycsr.org /lessons/chicago.php   (275 words)

  
 Edgewater Real Estate: condos, lofts, homes for sale in Chicago
While new buyers and renters continue to be attracted to Edgewater, the neighborhood with a population of 62,500 already stands as one of Chicago’s most densely populated areas.
Even with a boon of more than 30,000 housing units of varying types and sizes, Edgewater is still quite capable of accommodating additional residents.
Edgewater's future includes more mixed-use residential/commercial projects on Broadway and Catalpa Avenue and on Bryn Mawr (behind the Bryn Mawr Theatre) and more moderately priced restaurants.
www.dreamtown.com /neighborhoods/edgewater.html   (357 words)

  
 Edgewater, Chicago | … where Moses ran the night elevator
Edgewater Development Corporation and State Rep Harry Osterman are holding the the second round of Charrettes.
I got an e-mail from the Edgewater Development Corporation recently, inviting me to participate in upcoming Design Charrettes as the EDC and the University of Illinois discuss plans for the future of the Red Line stations and their surrounding retail districts.
Edgewater mom and Yo Edgewater journal writer, Hayley Croom, was recently telling Yo's truly about her favorite retailers along the 6000 and 6100 blocks of Broadway.
yochicago.com /neighborhoods/edgewater   (1506 words)

  
 Edgewater Beach Hotel, Uptown Chicago - Compass Rose Cultural Crossroads
The hotel was sold in 1947 to Chicago businessmen, who passed it on a year later to the Hotel Corporation of America.
The Edgewater reopened for a short while as a dorm for Loyola University, but it was torn down in 1970.
Agnes Redemski lived in the Edgewater Beach Hotel from 1927 to 1930 and she remembers listening to the Paul Whiteman and Wayne King orchestras on Friday nights.
www.compassrose.org /uptown/EdgewaterMemories.html   (1093 words)

  
 Edgewater Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Cook County, Illinois
Edgewater real estate options consist of condominiums and town homes, modern high-rises, renovated single-family homes for sale and new developments.
Edgewater offers countless outdoor activities thanks to 17 parks and beaches, as well as incomparable culture and entertainment, including popular eateries featuring a range of ethnic cuisines to mirror its own multi-cultural population.
A wide range of Edgewater real estate is available, including vintage brick condominiums and townhouses for sale as well as modern high-rises, renovated single-family homes, and new home developments on tree-lined streets.
www.edgewater-real-estate.com   (519 words)

  
 Scratch Crib: Edgewater Hotel, Madison, Wis.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Edgewater is within walking distance to the dimly lit Tornado Club Steakhouse, 116 S. Hamilton (a fine 16 ounce New York Strip is $28; (608) 256-3570) and some of my favorite dimly lit used book stores on State Street.
The Edgewater was built in 1948, but it still pulsates with the free-wheeling spirit of 1958.
I've stayed at the Edgewater a couple of times over the past year and on each visit some serious improvements were being made to the property.
blogs.suntimes.com /hoekstra/2006/10/post.html   (1215 words)

  
 Edgewater Historical Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Edgewater Historical Society was founded in January of 1988 to involve the Edgewater community in the preservation of its history.
The impetus to form the Society was the 1986 celebration of the Edgewater Centennial, during which the Edgewater Community Council conducted an oral history project.
Edgewater is a Chicago community of 62,000 people in an area bounded by the Lake, Foster, Ravenswood and Devon.
www.edgewaterhistory.org   (321 words)

  
 Edgewater | Chicago Artists Resource
Edgewater Chamber of Commerce: The chamber exists to assist local business and to encourage economic and community development in the area.
Edgewater Community Council: ECC encourages area residents to participate in the physical, educational, cultural, recreational and economic development of the community.
Edgewater Development Corporation: EDC is a subsidiary of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce that specifically addresses economic development strategies in the community by conducting studies and creating ways to encourage business growth.
www.chicagoartistsresource.org /?q=node/109   (632 words)

  
 Edgewater Web site
Chicago, IL., January 16, 2007 – Edgewater Holdings, Ltd., a long-established MGU in the EPLI industry, is pleased to announce that it has consolidated all of its future writings with Beazley Furlonge, Ltd. As a result of this strategic decision, Edgewater will expand the depth of its services and products in the EPLI arena.
Edgewater’s package of services includes Comply America Inc.’s state-of-the-art web-based EEO compliance training programs, which have been endorsed by the EEOC and the Federal Courts.
In addition, Edgewater’s help line is staffed by experienced “employment attorneys” who provide sound advice to managers on effectively handling day-to-day personnel issues.
www.edgewater.net   (623 words)

  
 Chicago Neighborhood Details: Edgewater Glen
On the northern boundary of the sprawling Edgewater neighborhood lies Edgewater Glen, a family-oriented neighborhood where commitment to the community is part of the lifestyle.
Edgewater Glen blends city conveniences with the charm and warmth of an established neighborhood, with wider streets, mature trees and proud neighbors.
Edgewater Glen is a neighborhood filled with many brick and frame single-family homes plus many renovated condominiums in vintage 6 to12 flat buildings.
www.chicagohome.com /NHDetails.cfm?NH_ID=16   (208 words)

  
 MyPlaceChicago.com: Chicago Real Estate & Home Portal, Chicago Neighborhood Information
Natural beauty, a wide range of housing options, cultural diversity and some of Chicago's most exciting views (including full panoramas of the lakefront, downtown and the suburbs) mark Edgewater, a patchwork of residential districts bounded by Foster, Devon, Ravenswood and the lake.
The eastern section of Edgewater is being transformed by apartment rehabbers.
Edgewater is served by the CTA's Howard- Dan Ryan Line with stops at Loyola (Devon), Granville, Thorndale, Bryn Mawr and Berwyn.
www.myplacechicago.com /portal/neighborhoods.pl/edgewater   (505 words)

  
 JUF News and Public Affairs
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2005 – With a rich and storied history of music and theatre, Chicago has established itself as one of the preeminent locales for performing arts in the world.
At this introductory program, Edgewater Theater Club members will meet with Elayne and Brian LeTraunik, the mother-and-son team who founded the Chicago Jewish Theatre, to learn about the Theatre’s history, how it operates behind-the scenes, its role in the community, and the challenges of running a community theatre as a family business.
Team Edgewater is a part of the Chicago Life Opportunities Initiative (CLOI), a partnership of several agencies and organizations in Metropolitan Chicago, led by Council for Jewish Elderly.
www.juf.org /news_public_affairs/article.asp?key=6292   (360 words)

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