Andersonville
Clark Street, independent shops and Swedish history.
Clark Street and the Swedish American Museum · Zagalejo, Public domain
To the Loop
6.9mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Andersonville.
Size
0.34sq mi
Far North Side
L lines
Just past its edge
Living here
Life in Andersonville.
Andersonville grew up as a Swedish community, and the Swedish American Museum and the summer Midsommarfest still mark it. Today Clark Street is lined with independent shops, bakeries and restaurants, among them Women & Children First, the bookstore.
The lakefront beaches of Edgewater are a short walk east, and Winnemac Park is to the west.
Local shopping streetsRestaurantsQuieter side streetsArts and culture
The homes
What you'll find.
Brick two-flats, vintage courtyard buildings, single-family homes, and condos.
Two-flatsVintage condosSingle-family homes
Getting around
How far is everything?
No L line runs through Andersonville itself; the Red and Purple lines run just past its edge. The Red Line runs a few blocks east, and the lake is just past it.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- ShoppingClark StreetIndependent shops from Foster to Bryn Mawr.
- Arts and cultureSwedish American MuseumHistory and a children's museum on Clark.
- ShoppingWomen & Children FirstThe independent bookstore on Clark.
- Arts and cultureMidsommarfestThe June street festival.
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Homes in Andersonville.
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Around Andersonville.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Andersonville known for?
Andersonville grew up as a Swedish community, and the Swedish American Museum and the summer Midsommarfest still mark it. Today Clark Street is lined with independent shops, bakeries and restaurants, among them Women & Children First, the bookstore.
What kind of homes are in Andersonville?
Brick two-flats, vintage courtyard buildings, single-family homes, and condos.
How do you get downtown from Andersonville?
Andersonville is about 6.9 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. No L line runs through Andersonville itself; the Red and Purple lines run just past its edge. The Red Line runs a few blocks east, and the lake is just past it.
Which neighborhoods are next to Andersonville?
Andersonville borders Edgewater, Lincoln Square and Uptown.
How do I find the schools for a home in Andersonville?
Chicago Public Schools' School Locator shows the neighborhood schools for any address. We're happy to look one up with you for a home you're considering. Open the School Locator.
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Boundaries follow the City of Chicago's neighborhood map; locals draw some edges differently. Distances are straight-line miles. We describe places, homes and transit, not the people who live there. For schools, the CPS School Locator shows the schools for any address. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Clark Street and the Swedish American Museum by Zagalejo, Public domain; Clark Street (Swedish American State Bank building) by Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0; Clark Street (Welcome to Andersonville sign) by Charles Carper, CC BY 2.0; Osterman (Hollywood) Beach and Foster Beach by Edward Stojakovic, CC BY 2.0; Davis Theater, Lincoln Avenue by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Broadway and Lawrence (Riviera Theatre) by Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0.