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OLD TOWN
During the 1960’s, Old Town became the center of the Bohemian renaissance
movement. In recent years the development of several highrises and the
emergence of new town homes has brought in upscale retail and dining
establishments. The neighborhood, which is located between North Avenue
and Division Street on North Wells Street, is home to Chicago’s legendary
comedic troupe Second City. The annual Old Town art fair has grown into
the largest juried art fair in the country, and Wells Street, once a strip of
hippie shops, now offers upscale boutiques. Nearby on Halsted Street is the
impressive home of the renowned Steppenwolf Theater. Today, Old Town
remains one of the most lively and picturesque neighborhoods in Chicago.
