Uptown is one of the seventy-seven neighborhoods in Chicago.
I wasn’t sure what theme I should make for this photo essay when it hit me. Uptown is featured in many of the signs and buildings in Uptown. The folks of this neighborhood are really proud to live there.
Uptown is where Chicago’s rich history and international diversity intersect. The area has a long legacy as an entertainment hot spot, with iconic venues that have drawn some of the biggest names in music for almost a century.
Today, the neighborhood’s many vintage theatres and old-school jazz clubs are interspersed with a dynamic array of global cuisine. While the area has become known for its wealth of Asian dining options, you’ll find restaurants representing a mix of cultures from all over the globe.
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