Bucktown
Bucktown
The name "Bucktown" , interestingly enough, comes from the goats (male goats, also called bucks) that the poor immigrant residents that once lived in the area would keep tied up in their yards.
As recent as a decade ago, Bucktown had been known as a haven for the artsy set. In the past ten years however, the neighborhood has really grown in popularity and the landscape has changed significantly. At one time, the streets were much less crowded - these days they are bustling with numerous exotic restaurants, nightspots, and exclusive clothing stores.
One square mile is the size of this exciting part of the city, bordered by Ashland Avenue to the east, North Avenue to the south, Western Avenue to the west, and Fullerton Avenue to the north. It contains a mix of single-family homes, condos and multi-unit buildings. Considering all that is going on here, and its locale within two miles of downtown, no wonder this area has become so sought after!
