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Greektown, Chicago

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The National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, Chicago
Outside of the restaurant Greek Islands, blue pots painted with famous Greek patterns, such as the Greek key, adorn the sidewalks of Greektown.
The local Walgreens is ornamented with the addition of Greek translations on the storefront signs.
Ancient Greek architecture style monument marks the edge of Greektown. The monument sits in front of the Eisenhower Expressway.
Ancient Greek Archetictural style monument marks the beginning of Greektown. It sits at the corner of Halsted and Monroe and is decorated by art from the local Greek Orthodox church's youth.

Greektown is a social and dining district, located on the Near West Side of Chicago. Today, Greektown consists mostly of restaurants and businesses, although a cultural museum[1] and an annual parade and festival[2] still remain in the neighborhood.

The district can be found along Halsted Street, between Van Buren and Madison Streets.

  1. ^ "Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center". nationalhellenicmuseum.org.
  2. ^ Zeldes, Leah A. (Aug 27, 2009). "Opaa! Chicago Taste of Greece flies this weekend". Dining Chicago. Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc. Archived from the original on May 24, 2016. Retrieved Aug 28, 2009.

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