uptown: chicago's second downtown

Experience one of Chicago’s most fascinating north-side neighborhoods, Uptown. This community boasts some of the coolest public artwork, spaces, and structures in the whole city. Beginning with its annexation in 1889, Uptown grew to be one of Chicago’s largest & most luxurious entertainment hubs by the 1920s. However, by the 1970s Uptown was already facing many hardships due to factors like social economic inequities, racism, and disinvestment. There’s no question because of this Uptown retains a gritty quality that pairs well with it’s surviving historic relics and strong citizens. Enjoy this multicultural community that offers great food, entertainment, and rich history to you as you explore. 

The Uptown Theatre

The Riviera Theatre

The Green Mill

The Alley

Golden House Restaurant

Bridgeview Bank

The Uptown Broadway Building

The Aragon Ballroom

Sights, History, & Culture of Chicago's Northside Entertainment Hub

Uptown: Chicago's Second Downtown

Wallach Ochart

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