lakeview
C hicagoans will find more than a few of their favorite things in Lakeview, one of the largest neighborhoods on the city’s North Side. For starters, there’s Lakeview’s proximity to the beach and public transit, quiet residential streets, thriving restaurant and bar scene, and Wrigley Field.
Then there’s the neighborhood’s historic theaters and notable architecture. The Music Box Theater has been operating since it opened in 1929, originally showing silent films accompanied by a live organ player, and now playing independent and foreign films. Lakeview is also home to the Belmont Theater District with over 30 theaters and live performance venues near the Belmont “L” station. Meanwhile, residents have a front-row seat to the Chicago Marathon, Chicago Pride Parade, and Bike the Drive.
When it comes to shopping, there’s plenty of boutiques sprinkled throughout the neighborhood including shops on Southport Corridor and Lincoln Avenue. Lakeview includes a variety of housing styles and prices. Homes run the gamut from vintage walk-ups, condominiums, new construction three-flats, loft buildings, converted courtyard buildings, and high- rises. There are also a variety of single-family homes from stately mansions near Lincoln Park to contemporary new construction throughout the neighborhood.
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