West Town in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

East Village

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2024

1. East Village Marker

Inscription. This ensemble of worker's cottages and two- and three-flats was originally home to German, Polish and other European immigrants who settled in the area in the late 19th century. The district forms one of Chicago's earliest-surviving working-class neighborhoods.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 41° 53.812′ N, 87° 40.558′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in West Town. It is on Winchester Avenue north of Chicago Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on a lamppost on the left (west) side of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 832 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago IL 60622, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ukrainian Village (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker

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also named East Village (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1036 North Hoyne Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The sign includes a map of the East Village Historic District. Per this style of Chicago Landmark District marker, both sides have identical text.

Regarding East Village. The name of the neighborhood comes from its location east of Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood. The neighborhood was designated on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, covering an area from Division to Chicago avenues north to south, and Damen to Hermitage avenues east to west. The Chicago Landmark District designation covers four small enclaves within that national historic district.

Also see . . .
1. Chicago Landmark Designation Report: East Village. A 2005

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2024

2. East Village Marker

report by the City of Chicago about the East Village neighborhood. (Submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Neighborhoods.com: East Village.

Excerpt: "This tiny neighborhood is a residential haven, outlined by the bustling streets it shares with its neighbors. While Division Street may be known for bars and restaurants and Chicago Avenue is home to trendy nightclubs and local eateries, the less-than-a-mile stretch of streets between them are celebrated for their relative peace and quiet. The neighborhood has maintained its distinction in the West area thanks to the unique offerings of its local businesses and its proliferation of single family homes and attached condos. Sandwiched between Noble Square, Ukrainian Village, West Town, and Wicker Park, East Village is the perfect launching pad for those looking to explore the West's trendier neighborhoods while still carving out a distinct place to call home."

(Submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

3. Hanna and Mrowka v. City of Chicago: A Long-Awaited Victory for Chicago’s Landmarks Ordinance. Landmarks Illinois, a historic preservation advocacy organization, looks at litigation by East Village property owners against the constitutionality of the Chicago Landmarks Ordinance. In 2025, the Illinois Supreme

Winchester Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2024

3. Winchester Avenue

The East Village Marker can be seen about halfway down the block.

Court rejected the property owners' claims, leaving the ordinance intact.

Excerpt: "In 2006, the City of Chicago adopted the East Village Historic District in West Town. The Arlington-Deming Historic District, a four-block historic district in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, followed in 2007. Both districts are largely residential and reflect Chicago’s growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Albert C. Hanna and Carol Mrowka, who owned properties in these districts, sued the city, arguing that the Landmarks Ordinance was unconstitutionally vague, leaving landmark designation subject to misapplication. They also argued that the ordinance improperly delegated the authority of Chicago’s City Council to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks and that it violated their substantive due process and equal protection rights by designating some areas of the city as historic districts while not designating other areas with similar characteristics. Ultimately, the court rejected all of these claims."

(Submitted on January 27, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.