T. Nicholas Realty | Chicago's Neighborhoods (North Center)

Chicago's Neighborhoods
North Center

North Center
North: 4400N (Montrose)
South: 3600N (Addison)
East: 1800W (Ravenswood)
West: 2700W (Chicago River)

North Center is both a community area and a neighborhood located on the North Side of the City of Chicago, Illinois. It is also home to the area's CW affiliate WGN-TV and WGN America.

North Center is bordered on the north by Montrose Avenue, on the south by Diversey Parkway, on the west by the Chicago River and on the east by Ravenswood Avenue. The Chicago 'L' has its Brown Line stops at Addison, Irving Park and Montrose.

North Center was settled in the latter part of the 19th century as well as early in the 20th century largely by Germans who worked in what is known as the industrial corridor along Ravenswood Avenue, and the large industrial plants along the Chicago River to the west.

Buildings in North Center include:
• 4020 N. Damen Ave. (North Center 4000) • 1801 W. Larchmont Ave. (Bell & Howell Lofts, formerly Larchmont Lofts) • 3946 N. Ravenswood Ave. (Metro North)