This group of neighborhoods northwest of Lakeview has gained popularity
in recent years. Long a traditional settlement for German immigrants,
Lincoln Square retains vestiges of its European culture-with authentic
restaurants, meat markets, bakeries and festivals-even as other stores
and dining establishments have given this part of Lincoln Avenue
renewed vitality. The neighborhood's residential blocks are lined with
brick two- and three-flats, and renovated single-family homes. The
Brown Line 'L' train connects Lincoln Square to downtown Chicago.
Just
east of the North Branch of the Chicago River, Ravenswood Gardens is a
neighborhood of brick bungalows and two- and three-flats. West of the
river, Ravenswood Manor is an enclave of single-family homes, often on
larger lots, many of which abut the river and have private boat docks.