Ukrainian Village

Gabrielle Buscemi, Mairead Kennedy, Yesenia Del Real, and Mane Gukasian

Location

Driving: - W Sheridan Rd - N Lake Shore Dr- W LaSalle Dr - W Augusta Blvd Transit: 147, 65

Houses in Ukrainian Village

HistoryThe German, Polish, and Ukrainian immigrants came to the northwestern area of the Chicago in the late 1800’s.

They also brought their culture and traditions with them. ⅓ of the district was rebuilt after the Great Fire by William D. Kerfoot. By 1910 almost all of

his buildings were finished

There are 2 Ukrainian banks that people can use for their financial services. There are a lot of grocery stores and stores that sell different products like books, clothes, and shoes.

The area was officially declared the Ukrainian Village by Chicago mayor Jane Byrne in January 18,1983.

During the 1980’s, more immigrants came to the Ukrainian Village area. This caused young people come to the area. Before that Ukrainian Village was known, it was a place where mostly senior people lived.

Today 10,000 of Ukrainians and people of Ukrainian descend live in the Ukrainian Village. People of other ethnical groups are living in this area and now it is even more interesting to visit the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. It is a very good place for tourist and for people who want to spend their day discovering something new.

Foundation● The Ukrainian Village community is centered on these three ornate European Style churches:

○ St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral○ Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church○ St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

● Every year there is a Ukrainian Village Fest: (in early September)○ A customary celebration of the Ukrainian Heritage○ Centered around the neighborhood’s 3 main churches○ The celebration includes traditional foods, spirited beer garden, live music, and games

Culture

● Ukrainian National Museum

- includes mostly Ukrainian culture, but also contains the cultures of other ethnicities in Chicago

- established in 1952

- one of the most extensive collections of

● Ukrainian artifacts in the United States

- made to preserve the heritage of those that immigrated from Ukraine to the U.S.

● St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

● St. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church

● St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

● Amish Healthy Foods

- small family owned business

- 20 years ago lucy Firov and her family moved to America from Ukraine. She was diagnosed with kidney cancer and was advised to eat non-processed foods.

- She was introduced to Shipshewana, Indiana, an Amish community. Instead of traveling to Shipshewana every week, she decided that an Amish resale grocery shop was a better idea.

Attractions

• St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church • St. Mark’s Catholic Church • Amish Healthy Foods • Ukrainian National Museum• Cafe Ballou• Brite Cafe

- really dim inside- tables are lit by candle light - hipster feel to it

• Leghorn Homestyle Chicken -Cash Only • European Food Market • A multitude of bars • Vertical Art Gallery • Dark Matter Coffee

-It was closed but it looked super cool

• Several barbershops and hair salons

• Rosie’s West Town Deli

• Golden East Wind Chimes

• Ukrainian Deli

• Village Pizza- Delicious pizza and tiramisu. Biggest slice of pizza EVER

• Nice Twice Resale Shop

*Most shops opened and closed early (usually open between 7am and 7pm)

Village West

Veterinary Hospital

Dark Matter Cafe

Leghorn Chicken

Ukrainian DeliBite Cafe

Village Pizza

ReflectionsYesenia: It was a very fun experience. We were able to explore a town that we’ve never been to, and also helped to get to know each other better. Unfortunately, we all had busy schedules, and the only times we could meet were in the afternoon. It was all worth it in the end because we got food from a small place called, Village Pizza. It sold pizza by the slice, and it was huge! We could hardly finish it!

Gabby: I thought that it was a very unique and interesting little town. I also think I would’ve enjoyed it more during the day because everything was closed by the time we were able to go. Overall, I would definately go back so that I could look at more shops and go to the museum.

Reflections

Mane: I really enjoyed visiting Ukrainian village. Moreover, I would love to live in that neighborhood for three main reasons. Firstly, it is very beautiful and clean. Secondly, there are many attractive houses. Finally, Ukrainian village is very close to downtown, which I think is convenient, as people have access to everything within a few minutes.

Mairead: I really enjoyed our adventure through Ukrainian Village! I have been curious about the neighborhoods in Chicago and had never heard of Ukrainian Village before. I liked the young atmosphere and can tell the residential area is growing. The pizza we ate was delicious but in the future, I would like to explore some of the coffee shops we saw in Ukrainian Village like the Dark Matter Cafe.

Works Cited - http://amishhealthyfoods.com/the-latest-news/heath-foods-chicago/

- http://students.depaul.edu/~jstasish/Ukvillage5.html

- http://www.dreamtown.com/neighborhoods/ukrainian-village.html

- http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/September-2013/A-Guide-to-Ukrainian-Village-Where-to-Eat-Shop-and-Play/

- http://www.uvna.org/