Chicago's Ravenwood Neighborhood

Clark (1400W) to Kedzie (3200W), Montrose (4400N) to Foster (5200N)

Named for Ravenswood Avenue, this family neighborhood has an unusually strong sense of community. Ravenswood was settled in the early 20th century by Germans and Scandinavians. Ravenswood was also the center of Chicagos silent film industry. The 40-acre Welles Park is the garden spot of this neighborhood, though the entire gardening community participates in the annual garden walk. Ravenswood is also the home of the Old Town School of Folk Music. There is excellent transportation for the Elevated and Metra trains as well as nearby expressways. Many of the condos in Ravenswood are renovations rather than new developments. In fact, this neighborhood is a great place for those interested in rehabbing property.