Chicago History

Grid System

100

How many Chicago blocks fit in one mile?

8 blocks

200

What side of the street are EVEN numbers located on?

North/West side of the street

300

What year was the Chicago Grid System introduced?

1901

The "L"

100

What is "L" short for?

"L" = elevated

200

What century was the "L" constructed?

Late 19th century

300

What lines run counterclockwise? (HINT: think colors!)

Brown and green lines

Neighborhood History

100

How many community areas exist in Chicago?

77

200

How many distinct neighborhoods make up Chicago?

More than 200

300

What institution did the 2 sociologist who mapped out the city belong to?

UChicago

North Side

100

What baseball team represents the North Side of Chicago?

Chicago Cubs

200

Name ONE of the popular tourist attractions that is home to Chicago (located on the North side)

Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park, Wrigley Field, and the Museum of Contemporary Art

300

Name THREE neighborhoods that belong to the North Side

Rogers Park, Edgewater, Lincoln Square, Uptown, North Center, Roscoe Village, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Gold Coast, River North, and Streeterville

South/West Side

100

What baseball team represents the South Side of Chicago?

Chicago White Sox

200

Name TWO neighborhoods that belong to the South Side

Bridgeport & Armour Square, Bronzeville, South Loop, Hyde Park & Kenwood, South Shore, & Beverly

300

What are three of the largest parks in Chicago? (HINT: mostly West Side neighborhoods)

Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and Douglas Park