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ANDERSONVILLE
Andersonville is known for its Swedish roots, historic architecture, and bustling urban main street, Clark Street. When you arrive in Andersonville, you feel you have arrived someplace special.
Andersonville’s roots as a community extend well back into the 19th century, when immigrant Swedish farmers started moving north into what was then a distant suburb of Chicago. Swedish immigrants continued to arrive in Andersonville through the beginning of the 20th century, settling in the newly built homes surrounding Clark Street. While Andersonville’s roots are Swedish, today Andersonville is recognized as the “shop local capital of
Chicago,” supporting the largest network of local and independent businesses in the area.
Like no other neighborhood in Chicago, Andersonville has also demonstrated a deep commitment to the planet through its eco-Andersonville program. The neighborhood fosters a strong sense of diversity, unity, and pride of place with its residents.
