STREETERVILLEBy: Kiley Jones, Katie Kasubke and Ben Olson

DEMOGRAPHICS

■ Total Population: 29,835 ■ Median Age: 39.62■ Above Average in Consumer Spending ■ Above Average in Total Crime Risk

Median Income

■ Average Household Income: $161,160 a year

History

■ In the late 1800’s, George Wellington “Cap” Streeter came to Chicago with his second wife to test their boat they were going to take to Honduras to be gunrunners. Their boat got stuck in a storm and the two decided to stay in Chicago and claim the sandbar area where his boat wrecked.

■ After the Chicago Fire, Streeter illegally charged people to dump their waste from the fire in the area.

■ Authorities attempted to evict Streeter and his wife from the area but were met with a small army of rifles and Streeter stayed.

■ In 1921, when the Michigan Avenue Bridge was built, it made Streeterville the top real estate area in Chicago.

■ The building of the Hancock Center and Water Tower Place let to a population boom in Streeterville that is still booming today.

Fun Facts and Attractions

■ Navy Pier ■ Children's Museum ■ Hancock Center■ Willis Tower

How to get to Streeterville from Loyola?

-Take the 147 bus towards Congress Plaza -35 Minutes

-Take the Red Line towards 95th

- Get off at Grand and walk about 9 min East- -45 Minutes

Sources

■ "Streeterville - A Chicago Neighborhood Guide." Streeterville - A Chicago Neighborhood Guide. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

■ "About Streeterville." Chicago Neighborhoods. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.■ "Streeterville Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60611 Detailed Profile."

Streeterville Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60611 Subdivision Profile. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

■ "Point2 Homes." Streeterville Demographics & Statistics. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.■ "Streeterville Condos & Apartments | For Sale & Rent | Buy or Sell In Chicago."

Streeterville Condos & Apartments | For Sale & Rent | Buy or Sell In Chicago. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

■ http://streetervillechamber.org/visit/history/