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Pilsen

Dryden LachanceJulia McCauleyChrystal Ragasa

+Demographics

Population: 44,337 Pretty dramatic decrease in

population over time. 1930 population was 66,198

Hispanic/Latino dominant community, 82.43%

Median household income: $40,553

(“History of Pilsen and Little Village,” 1).

(“Lower West Side (Pilsen),” 1).

+History

First settled by German and Irish immigrants.

Late 19th century, inhabited by Czech and other eastern European nationalities. Named after Plzen, fourth largest

city in Czech

1960s Latino population boom. Became the majority in 1970

(“History of Pilsen and Little Village,” 1).

+Attractions

Murals

Authentic Mexican Food

Countless beautiful cathedrals, churches, synagogues, etc.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Father John P. Foley (from

Convocation)

National Museum of Mexican Art

(“Things to do in Pilsen,” 1).

+Our Experience

+Work Cited

“History of Pilsen and Little Village.” San Jose Obrero Mission. 2014. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. http://www.sjom.org/About-us/PILSEN-HISTORY/index.html.

“Lower West Side (Pilsen).” Lower West Side (Pilsen) Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (IL), 60608,60616 Subdivision Profile. City-Data, 2014. Web. 18 Oct. 2014 http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Lower-West-Side-Chicago-IL.html.

“Things to Do in Pilsen.” Chicago Neighborhoods-Choose Chicago. Choose Chicago, 2014. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. http://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods-and-communities/pilsen/things-to-do/.