How to get there?● Take the EL from Loyola
towards 95th Dan Ryan● Get off at the Addison
stop and head East on W Addison St
● Turn right on N Halsted St
● You have arrived, explore and enjoy!!!!
A Brief History...● first officially recognized gay and
lesbian community ● unofficially dates back to 1970
o first Gay Pride parade● 1997 $3.2 million dollar
remodel o 11 23 ft rainbow pillars
The Playground Theater
Improv comedy theater with stand-up, sketch and improv seven nights a week
3209 N Halsted St.
Halloween Parade “The Freakshow” ● Halsted St● October 31
o Live actso characters o music and entertainment
Boystown Demographics
Median age- Women- 30 Men-33Median Income- $69,189Median Rent- $1,06Avg. House size- 1.7 PeoplePercentage of pop. below poverty level: 14.1%
Reflections...Boystown showed us how diverse and accepting Chicago is to all kinds of people. It sparked our curiosity to explore new areas of Chicago and showed us that everyone can make Chicago their home.
you can be this happy if you visit Boystown!!
ALL IN ALL
● accepting● healthy food options● active community● neighborhood-feel● inviting atmosphere● Fun environment
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