Old Town Triangle is bounded by Clark Street, North Avenue, and old Ogden Avenue.
Old Town is a small neighborhood contained within Lincoln Park. The area includes the "Old Town Triangle", designed a Chicago landmark district in 1977, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Rich in history, it was established in the mid 1800's by German merchants and farmers in search of a better life. Fifty years ago, just after the end of World War II, there was a housing shortage in Chicago, Lincoln Park was ethnic melting pot of Germans, Italians, Jews, Poles, Slovaks, Serbians and Romanians, and Old Town was a budding artist colony.
Today, it has become one of the most popular historical city neighborhoods in Chicago. Old Town retains some of its original cobblestone streets and historical streetlights. Homes dating back to the early 1800's have been restored to their original charm.
Housing is a mix of condominiums, two flats, rowhouses, townhomes, Victorian single family homes and mansions. Along the main streets there are a variety of highrises to accommodate the growing number of people wanting to live in this charming community. A short walk takes you to Lincoln Park and all of its one-of-a-kind upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is also home to the Second City comedy club. This strong residential and business combination continues to grow and prosper, yet somehow maintains a certain small-town feel.
The area has become well known for the annual Old Town Art fair, taking place every June. The prestigious Old Town Art Fair is a juried fine-arts event held in the Old Town Triangle at Wisconsin Street and Lincoln Park West.
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