Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ten Things You Might Not Know About Chicago's North Side-- Part 2

3. The early residents of one Far NorthSide community were really proud that they were the first "electric suburb" because of their cutting-edge streetlights. In 1890, they asked for and received permission from Thomas Edison to name their village after him. He agreed and the place became known as Edison Park. It joined Chicago in 1910.


4. The famous Steppenwolf Theatre is located at the Ranch triangle, which gets its name from what it borders: Racine, Armitage, North, the Chicago River and Halsted. Of course, you might be wondering how five sides make a triangle. Well, it IS Chicago.

More to Come. --DaCoot

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