Location

Andersonville is located in the the Edgewater neighborhood. Andersonville has it all with easy access to Lake Michigan and downtown. The boundaries of Andersonville are Magnolia Avenue to the east, Ravenswood Avenue to the west, Winnemac Avenue to the south, and Victoria Street to the north.

Community Info/ History

Andersonville bills itself as a quaint village in the middle of a world class city". The area was once a sleepy village known for its Swedish roots dating back to the nineteenth century. The movement of Swedish immigrants from the city first after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and then during the Great Depression of the 1920s shaped one of the most unique Swedish culture hotspots in the nation. There is still a Swedish cultural presence; the Swedish-American Museum, Swedish Bakery and other deli´s abound. Andersonville today is very diverse with Asian and Middle-Eastern families calling the area home and opening cultural businesses. A strong female movement has made Andersonville a feminist enclave within the city and also hosts a large gay and lesbian community.

Real Estate

Andersonville is a dynamic part of the Edgewater neighborhood. The real estate is highly sought after because this is a friendly and diverse community. In the 1980´s the neighborhood experienced a boom when the area´s much sought after wood construction houses were in very high demand for rehabbers.

Transportation

Andersonville is easily accessible by the major north side highways and public transportation. The CTA buses, CTA Red Line and Metra line (Ravenswood Station) serve the area

Schools

Residents of Andersonville have a wide assortment of public, private and parochial schools to choose from. The Chicago Public Schools system serves the neighborhood but families are not limited to attending neighborhood schools. There are a variety of magnet and charter schools and programs to choose from that offer advanced curriculum in areas such as math and finance, fine and performing arts, international studies, law, science and medicine, military, special education and alternative schools.  

Entertainment/ Restaurants/ Shopping

Andersonville has a unique commercial district located along North Clark Street and Foster Avenue. Here you will find locally owned, independent shops, restaurants, cafes, taverns and service providers. For chocolate lovers, there is a chocolatier!

Festivals/ Parks/ Recreation