Chicago - Old Town
The Old Town of Chicago, an area of just over 1sq. mile/3sq.km between North Wells Street and Eugene Street, has recently been cleaned up and refurbished on the model of New York's Greenwich Village. Many of the houses built here after the 1871 fire are now occupied by boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants and bars. In the past there was a considerable German element in the population, as is reflected in the streets named after German writers.
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Eugenie Street
On Eugenie Street just off Wells, a block north of the center of Old Town, are found a series of colorful Queen Anne style buildings. They are notable for their gingerbread decorations and the fact that their front steps lead to the second story.
