Tour of North Center

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Time: April 26, 2009 from 1pm to 5pm
Location: Revere Park
Street: 2509 W. Irving Park Road
City/Town: Chicago, IL
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?s…
Phone: 773-255-6347
Event Type: neighborhood, bike, tour
Organized By: Lee Diamond
Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2011

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Big Shoulders Realty is proud to partner with The Chainlink in presenting a neighborhood bike tour of North Center. North Center, Chicago Community Area #5 sits 5 miles northwest of the Loop. Uncultivated and untamed until the end of the 19th century, North Center is now a vibrant and successful near-north side community prized for its historic homes and friendly neighborhood streets. The roots of the community’s early days in Chicago were rooted in brickyards and light industry. Many of the
residents were laborers that worked in the factories and clay pits on the banks of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Over the years, the area was transformed by the Depression, the War, the postwar years and the forces of city dynamics. It is today home to several neighborhoods, the namesake North Center, Roscoe Village, and St. Bens, each brimming with interesting architecture and character.

This tour is free for all to attend.

Please bring a helmet and dress for all-weather cycling.

This is not a sales or marketing event and in NO WAY
promotes the sale of real estate or any commercial services.

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Comment by globalguy on April 27, 2009 at 8:33am: Great ride! Thanks to all, especially Lee who led and Leah who scooped!

Also, here's the info on Winston's Tweed Ride, that Lee announced.

Comment by Lee Diamond on April 25, 2009 at 3:56am: Accuweather states:

High: 75 °F RealFeel®: 73 °F
A morning shower or thunderstorm around; otherwise, mostly cloudy and windy

Sounds like we'll be in the clear by ride time!

Comment by Barry Feinberg on April 23, 2009 at 4:07am: I went on the tour last year and thought it was extremely informative, I learned a lot about the neighborhood and it was great fun to boot.

Comment by Lee Diamond on April 22, 2009 at 6:33pm: OK...route was updated today....lovely day to hone the ride! Here is the new route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/chicago/563124046394...

Also, on the forum discussion page for this ride, you can download the map and turn by turn directions should you care to.

Check out the CCACFC website for pictures of North Center to whet your appetite.