The Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago is bounded by Bryan Mawr and Peterson on the North, Montrose on the South, Ravenswood on the East and the Chicago River on the West. The commercial hub of Lincoln Square is at the intersection of Lincoln, Lawrence and Western. It is a traditionally German area founded by Lyman and Joseph Budlong who arrived from Germany in 1857. In 1925, to honor Abraham Lincoln, it was named Lincoln Square. There are many German shops and restaurants still in the area, but it is a diverse area with an Asian presence as well. The Lincoln Square neighborhood is special to me because my Aunt, Uncle and Cousins lived there, so I spent a lot of my younger years there and have great memories of the area!
Very nice pictures. It must be great to walk around your old neighborhood and see buildings from your past.
Thanks Suzette. I appreciate it! It was very emotional for me because it brought back so many memories, both good and bad. But all were precious because they were a part of me…….of who I am today.