As summer starts to settle down, we recall fond memories of Crown Liquors, the now-closed local joint loved by neighbors and bartenders alike.
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Recommended Reading by Black Voices to Become a Better Educated Ally
Check out this reading guide featuring work by Black authors to educate yourself and be a better ally, as told to us by a few Black-owned bookstores.
Read MoreHistorical Logan Square Dishes to Cook During Quarantine
The Logan Square Preservation featured 10 diverse recipes from Logan Square’s historical communities. Try one (or all) of these fun and dynamic recipes at home!
Read MoreWhy is The Dill Pickle Named After a 1920s Hobo Speakeasy?
The Dill Pickle Co-op is named after the Dill Pickle Club, a bohemian speakeasy that served as a gathering place for labor activists, hobos and gangsters as well as leading scholars and literary figures.
Read MoreTips on Appreciating ‘Vernacular Architecture’ from a Former Rick Steves Travel Guide
Beyond skyscrapers and landmarks, Chicago’s everyday “vernacular architecture” can have much more to tell us about ourselves and the ways we live our lives.
Read MoreWitnessing Neighborhood Change Through the Loss of Logan’s Best Burger: An Interview with Writer Nicholas Ward
An essay from Belt Publishing’s new collection “The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook” about Logan Square looks at what has been lost and changed about the neighborhood through the lens of a missing gem: Johnny’s Grill. We interviewed the writer to share his experience living here and what the book says about neighborhood identity.
Read MoreThe Little-Known History of the Logan Square Catalpa Trees
The catalpas that line the boulevards are among Chicago’s most striking street trees.
Read MoreNew Photo Book by Logan Square Preservation President Shares Layers of Neighborhood History
In 1906, the neighborhood was home to the Logan Squares—a baseball team that once beat both the Cubs and the White Sox in 1906. Check out what else we learned from Logan Square Preservation’s new book.
Read MoreRadlers in Logan: Ignaz Schwinn and the Rise of Cycling Culture
Logan Square has been a crucible for cycling culture for more than a century. Dive into history with the story of former Logan resident Ignaz Scwhinn, founder of the Schwinn Bicycle Company, which would be 123 years old this month.
Read MoreA Free History Lesson: Logan Architectural Gems on the Open House Chicago Tour
Guess how old this church is? Find out that and more on the Open House Chicago architectural tour, which features seven historic and innovative buildings in the neighborhood.
Read MoreLocal Church Demonstrates Power of Reincarnation
One of the oldest neighborhood churches has lived many lives while preserving its history, architecture and authenticity.
Read MoreTake a Peek Inside Logan Square’s Most Unique Homes on the 2018 House Walk
It’s almost time for the annual Logan Square House Walk on Sept. 8, where you can explore historical homes like this Ryan home, a three-story Graystone built by Anna Ryan, the widow of First Ward Alderman Michael Ryan.
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