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08-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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Where are the "South Side Irish" neighborhoods?
I'm from the northside, and to be very truthful, I've never been to the southside, so I know nothing at all about the areas. I always hear people talking about "South Side Irish," and it seems like they are referring to entire areas or neighborhoods. Which neighborhoods are they?
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08-09-2007, 11:52 AM
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Beverly and Mt. Greenwood are the classic examples.
They are neighborhoods within the City of Chicago. The epicenter is about 107th & Western. The South Side Irish Parade goes straight down Western Avenue, starting at ~99th and ends at ~115th.
Going East about a mile (and somewhat northwards to at least 95th Street) is Beverly. It gorgeous older -often historically preserved-- homes, and was traditionally where many judges, doctors and other professional lived on the south side.
Going West about a mile and a little southwards (to 119th Street) is Mt. Greenwood. This is where all the firefighters and police officers live.
Nestled at about 103rd & Kedzie is a separate city, Evergreen Park, which has a strong Irish contingent as well.
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08-09-2007, 03:12 PM
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A lot of Morgan Park is also part of the "South Side Irish" area, as is a good chunk of the suburb of Oak Lawn.
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08-09-2007, 05:33 PM
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Dont forget Canaryville and Bridgeport by Comisky Park
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08-09-2007, 06:03 PM
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While those areas do have a substantial Irish contingent, they are not part of the much larger and contiguous "South Side Irish" area which is way further south.
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08-10-2007, 09:29 AM
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Although the Morgan Park Irish are going to say they're from Beverly anyway!
(Just kidding -- I love M.P.!)
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