The Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago
Historical Map - Gold Coast, Chicago
Gold Coast Neighborhood History
Architecture Styles & Tour Info
What's in our Neighborhood - website links
Beautification Award Photos
Near North Preservation Coalition
Neighborhood Fun Facts

 

 

 

Community Resources

 
43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley     www.chicago43rd.org
For the latest ward news, information on city events, and the Lincoln Park
Trolley Service
 
42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly     www.reillyforchicago.com
For neighborhood policies and legislation, zoning reform and events
 
City of Chicago     www.cityofchicago.org
The official site providing information to residents on city services, events and issues. Links to City agencies including the Chicago Police Department, as well as information on Chicago’s Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS).
 
Policing Links for Police Beat 1824     Click here for Everyblock.com data on area crime stats
For updates on crime issues in the neighborhood.
 
Chicago Park District     www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
The largest park district in the United States. See information on park events, histories and activities.
 
Chicago History Museum     www.chicagohs.org
The history of Chicago is on display in the permanent collection and exhibits. Dine at the Big Shoulders café.
 
DanceWorks Chicago   www.danceworkschicago.org
DanceWorks Chicago (DWC) was founded in May 2007 to fulfill a shared passion and vision for the future of dance – a future of sustainable excellence.  On January 21, 2008, DanceWorks Chicago established a formal collaborative relationship with The Ruth Page Center for the Arts (RPCA) in the Gold Coast Neighborhood. 
  
Graham Foundation     www.grahamfoundation.org
The mission of the Graham Foundation is to nurture and enrich an informed and creative public dialogue concerning architecture and the built environment.
 
Latin School     www.latinschool.org
Founded in 1888, The Latin School of Chicago is a coeducational day school and friend of the neighborhood. Live and Learn adult education classes offered.
 
Lincoln Park Zoo     www.lpzoo.org
One of three free zoos in America, Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year. See the animals.
 
Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center
www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs/maxims/
Now run by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, this Chicago gem is an authentic replica of Maxim's of Paris. Available for special events. Member? Ask Alan for the member discount.
 
Museum of Contemporary Art     www.mcachicago.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, devoted to the art of our time, offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. Puck’s at the MCA is open for lunch .
 
Newberry Library     www.newberry.org
Research institution with a collection concentrating in the humanities and genealogy records. Sponsors events, which include exhibits, performances and concerts. Classes are offered.
 
Ruth Page Dance Center for the Arts     www.ruthpage.org
A premier dance center, staging dance and acting performances. Home to in-residence dancers and offers dance classes.
 
Society of Architectural Historians     www.sah.org
Promotes the study of the built environment. Includes information on the Charnley-Persky House on Astor, home to the society.
 
 

Links to Schools in the Chicago Area:

  Chicago Public Schools     www.cps.k12.il.us
   
  Catholic Schools     http://schools.archdiocese-chgo.org
   
  Private Schools     www.metroprofiles.com/chicago_cityprivateschools.html
   
   
   
   
 
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