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PATHFINDER - Chicago Neighborhoods
Below you will find web sites, databases and MC library print materials to help you in your research on this topic.

Suggested Print Resouces:

973.3 M City of the century : the epic of Chicago and the making of America. [1996].
977.3 SPI City of big shoulders : a history of Chicago. [2000].
977.31 M Chicago: growth of a metropolis. [1969].
977.31 P Chicago, city of neighborhoods: histories & tours.[1986].
977.31 Mcn Chicago then & now. [2000]. (Photos)
977.31 K A history of the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago.[1980].
977.31 S Back of the yards : the making of a local democracy. [1986].
977.31 Com Chicago's Southeast Side. [1998].
977.31 Com Chicago's Southeast Side revisited. [2001].
977.31 Com Chicago's South Shore. [1999].
977.31 B Hyde Park houses : an informal history, 1856-1910.[1978].
977.31 Com Passport's guide to ethnic Chicago : a complete guide to the many faces & cultures of Chicago.[1993].

Check the MC library card catalog for other books.

Suggested Reference Resources:

Encyclopedia of Chicago
This is a great place to start your research. Library has print copy also.

Connect to Local Libraries:

Chicago Public Library (CPL)
Search the library’s online catalog for books on your topic.

South Suburban Library Network
Search the online catalogs of the libraries in the South Suburban Network.

Reminder: If your library does not have the book you need they can get it for you from another library. Just ask the Reference Librarian

Suggested Web Sites:

Chicago Area Health and Demographic Data
Health and demographic statistics from the 1990 U.S. Census broken down by neighborhood.

City of Chicago
City of Chicago home page

Chicago City and Neighborhood Guide
Gives a brief description of neighborhoods including schools and cultural institutions. This would be a starting point to get a feel for the neighborhood today.

Chicago Community Maps
Dowload a map of your neighborhood.

Bridgeport History Homeage
A history of Bridgeport.

Ridge Historical Society
Beverly/Morgan Park history, info, pictures.

Picturing Chicago
Find pictures of Chicago grouped by neighborhoods.

Chicago Neighborhood Photos
Photographs of life in Chicago neighborhoods.

Chicago Daily News Photos 1902-1933
Search this collection for photographs that show daily life in Chicago between 1902-1933.

Ravenswood/Lakeview Photos
Then and now pictures of the Ravenswood/Lakeview neighborhood from the Sulzer Branch Library collection.

 

 

 

Citation Tools:

EasyBib
Automatically formats your bibliographic information into MLA style. Choose the type of source you wish to format. Note: YOU are still responsible for the quality and accuracy of end product.

 

 


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