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Neighborhood in Chicago

Bridgeport

Community Area 60, about 3 miles southwest of the Loop, which began in 1836 at the start of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. A long-time working neighborhood with Irish, German, Polish and Lithuanian roots, it is the birthplace of five Chicago mayors, including Richard M. Daley. It sits next to Chinatown and just south of Pilsen.

About this area: encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org · Boundaries: data.cityofchicago.org

Faith (10)

Place of worship · Lutheran

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

3120 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 · Bridgeport

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Place of worship · Catholic

Monastery of the Holy Cross

3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60608 · Bridgeport

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Food (1)

Restaurant · Mediterranean

Zaytune Mediterranean Grill

3129 South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60608 · Bridgeport

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Schools and kids (6)

School

Armour Elem School

950 W 33rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608 · Bridgeport

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School · Catholic

Bridgeport Catholic Academy

3700 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Bridgeport

Private school (grades PK - 8). Religious affiliation stated to NCES: Roman Catholic.

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School

Healy Elem School

3010 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Bridgeport

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School

Holden Elem School

1104 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Bridgeport

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Health (5)

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