It may not look like much in its neglected state, but the brick farmhouse at 4434 W. Belmont Avenue in the Belmont Gardens neighborhood is one of the oldest standing homes on the city’s northwest side.
The transformation of the former Marshall Field's warehouse that stands over the Pulaski and Diversey intersection made a giant leap forward today with the grand opening of the new Cermak Fresh Market grocery store.
A plan to redevelop a long-vacant former Ace Hardware at 2819 W Belmont into a new five-story, 56-unit residential building made its debut last night at a meeting of the Avondale Neighborhood Association.
Located on Chicago's northwest side, the Avondale neighborhood is one that has a long history of being a center for manufacturing and distribution, as well as being an important hub for Chicago's large Polish community.
For those who are a bit tighter on the finances, finding an affordable apartment near transportation may be a bit more challenging. Fortunately, there are still some landlords out there offering housing at reasonable rates.
The drab overpass, which almost acts as a divider between the Roscoe Village neighborhood and neighborhoods like Avondale and Logan Square, will not be returning to the intersection.