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WrigleyvilleConnor Stevenson, Fabian Lifka, Ikey Forsgren

About WrigleyvilleThe neighborhood that surrounds the Wrigley Field

Wrigleyville is a neighborhood in Lakeview, Chicago

Lakeview is one of 77 different community areas in Chicago

Formerly known as a working-class neighborhood

DemographicsTotal Population: 117,595

Male: 58,659Female: 58,936

Median Age: 30.84 yrs. OldNumber of Households: 68,147

Family: 18,034Non- family: 50,113With children: 6,868Without Children: 61,279

DemographicsAverage Household Income: $100,216Median Household Income: $70,332Average Household Net Worth: $644,533Median Home Sale Price: $299,500

History of WrigleyvilleThe neighborhood of Wrigleyville stems from the Chicago Cubs baseball stadium, Wrigley field. Wrigley Field was built in 1914 and Wrigleyville has evolved with it to this day. As the years have gone on more and more bars and restaurants have been put in and the neighborhood has expanded

Fun Facts about Wrigleyville and Wrigley Field!!

The obvious main attraction of Wrigleyville is Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. Wrigley field was originally built for the Chicago federals before the cubs Before Wrigley field was built, it was home to a Lutheran seminary Wrigley field has been home to a multiple of sports, the bears called Wrigley home from 1921-1970

Chicago CubsEstablished in 1870Play in the National League and have been apart of both the Central and East divisionHave called Wrigley Field home since 1916, the oldest baseball stadium to date behind Fenway Park (red sox’s)Have won 2 World Championships: 1907, 1908

Popular Attractions

Popular Attractions InfoHarry Caray’s

3.8 stars out of 5, Famous because of the old baseball announcer of the cubs, Harry Caray

Sluggers3.6 stars out of 5, most famous baseball bar according to ESPN

Murphy’s4.0 stars out of 5, spacious sports pub that is popular on game day whether the cubs are playing at home or away

Sports Corner3.7 Stars out of 5, popular viewing area with lively feel

Casey Moran’s3.5 Stars out of 5, popular viewing area with a nice beer garden

How to get to Wrigleyville from Loyola

Go to Granville or Loyola StationTake the Red Line to HowardGet out at Addison StationWhere you will see the Cubs StadiumNow your Wrigleyville experience will begin!

Quiz

What did you learn about Wrigleyville?

Question #1

When was the Wrigley Field built?

Answer #1

The Wrigley Field was built in 1914

Question #2

What is the median age of Wrigleyville?

Answer #2

The median age of Wrigleyville is 30.84

Question #3

What was the site before the Wrigley Field was built?

Answer #3

Before Wrigley Field was built, the site

was home to a Lutheran seminary

Now you‘re experts on Wrigleyville!

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"About Wrigleyville." Chicago Neighborhoods. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.