Also known as West Rogers Park or Northtown, the West Ridge community area of Chicago is in the far north part of Chicago with Evanston directly to the north, and Lincolnwood and Skokie to the west. In the early 1800s, this area was predominantly inhabited by Native American tribes including the Pottawattomie, Chippewa, and Ottawa. After settlement by German and Luxembourger farmers in the 1830's and 1840's, the area continued to remain very rural, mainly farms and greenhouses. The area was still known as Ridgeville then.
After incorporating in 1890 and being annexed by Chicago in 1893, the West Ridge area experienced its primary growth spurts after WWI and WWII. The end of World War I brough a real estate boom to the area with bungalows and two-flats being the prime residential structures in the neighborhood. The end of World War II brought another surge in growth in the area.  Parks! West Ridge is rich in wonderful city parks. At the Indian Boundary Park, you'll find a small zoo, a duck-filled lake, tennis courts, a fountain, a huge playground, and lots of activities year-round. At Warren Park, you'll find no less than a golf course, tobogan hill, batting cages, ice skating rink, and a skate boarding area! There are several others to explore as well. Boundaries West Ridge/West Rogers Park Restaurants West Ridge History and Facts West Ridge Resources, Articles, and Helpful Links Sights of West Ridge West Ridge Housing Statistics About Us Boundaries Bordered primarily by Howard on the north, Ridge to the east, Kedzie and the North Shore Channel to the west, and Bryn Mawr and Peterson to the South. 
West Ridge/West Rogers Park Restaurants Here is just a sampling of all of the great dining options in West Ridge/West Rogers Park!
West Ridge History and Facts Here is some interesting historical information about the West Ridge area.
West Ridge Resources, Articles, and Helpful Links West Ridge Chamber of Commerce http://www.westridgechamber.org Roger's Park / West Ridge Historical Society rpwrhs.org West Ridge History from the Encyclopedia of Chicago encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/... West Ridge Bungalow Neighbors westridgebungalowneighbors.blogspot.com Talman West Ridge Historic District on Chicago Historic Bungalow Initiative www.chicagobungalow.org/... (pdf file) Chicago Park District: Indian Boundary Park chicagoparkdistrict.com/... Chicago Park District: Warren Park chicagoparkdistrict.com/... Chicago Park District: Roger's Park chicagoparkdistrict.com/... Chicago Reader's Rogers Park and West Ridge Issue chicagoreader.com/rogers_park/ Chicago Public Library -- Northtown/West Ridge Branch chipublib.org/.../northtown/ Sights of West Ridge
West Ridge Housing Statistics Note: Information gathered from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois for the West Ridge community code of 8002.
About Us We know West Ridge!! Holly Bergren and Michael Kreuser form the Bergren Kreuser Team at Conlon Real Estate. We've both worked extensively in the West Ridge area helping both buyers and sellers. If you are thinking of buying in this neighborhood, please feel free to contact us. We'll be more than happy to go through our real estate services with you. Read more about us here View more neighorhood information here |
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