Ukrainian Village in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ukrainian Village

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2024

1. Ukrainian Village Marker

Inscription. This well-preserved collection of workers cottages, single-family houses, Chicago-style flat buildings, and small apartments form a distinctive residential streetscape that tells the story of German, Polish, and, ultimately, Ukrainian immigrants who settled in the area throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 41° 54.128′ N, 87° 40.628′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Ukrainian Village. It is on Damen Avenue west of Haddon Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on a lamppost on the east side of Damen Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1123 North Damen 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 location: A different marker also named Ukrainian Village (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (about 600 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (about 800 feet away); Unidos para Triunfar (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1036 North Hoyne Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wicker Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Ukrainian Village (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. Typical for this style of Chicago Landmark District marker, the sign includes a map of the neighborhood and has identical text on both sides. There are at least 16 identical versions of these markers posted throughout the Ukrainian Village neighborhood.

Both sides of this particular marker have been damaged by graffiti and stickers and are hard to read.

Regarding Ukrainian Village. The west-side neighborhood called Ukrainian Village is bounded by Division Street to the north, Grand Avenue to the south, Western Avenue to the west, and Damen Avenue to the east. The Chicago Landmark District was created in 2002 and includes

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2024

2. Ukrainian Village Marker

The south-facing side of the sign

several blocks within those broader neighborhood boundaries.

Also see . . . Chicago's Ukrainian Village. A look at the neighborhood and its history from the Ukrainian National Museum, which is located nearby at Superior Street and Oakley Boulevard. (Submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2024

3. Ukrainian Village Marker

The north-facing side of the sign; Damen Avenue runs south on the right side of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.