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Just across the Chicago River from the Loop, River North is an urban neighborhood where you'll find a well-established center for the art community brimming with galleries, production companies, photography studios and interior design businesses, as well as some of Chicago's most famous architecture. For instance, the iconic Wrigley Building anchors the southern tip of River North with its striking, white terra-cotta exterior and ornate, upper-level stone work. A newer addition to the neighborhood, the Trump Hotel & Tower serves as a culinary site as well as the home to some of the most gorgeous condos in the city. Marina City, more aptly known as the Corn Cob Towers, was a pioneering innovation when it was constructed in the 1960s. It combined living space and convenient services into a mini-city contained within the complex a concept regularly incorporated in today's modern developments.
You won't find too many single-family homes in River North but if having a loft on the umpteenth floor is your idea of living the high life, this may be the neighborhood for you. Towering skyscrapers and mid-rise apartment buildings are home to most River North residents. Among the newer condominiums and residential developments are classic structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries that have been rehabbed to meet modern day living standards. Plus, many of the old warehouses that weren't already occupied by artists have been renovated into trendy, upscale lofts.
Two of Chicago's most notable apartment buildings are located in River North on State Street. Marina City (300 N State St, 312-527-4460) is a condominium complex with twin 60-story towers often referred to as the 'Corncob Towers' for their unusual cylindrical shapes that resemble two stripped ears of corn. Built in the 1960s by Bertrand Goldberg, Marina City was an experimental development at the time because it offered all the amenities of a mini-city under one roof: grocery store, cleaners, bank, restaurants, movie rental and bowling lanes. The buildings' unique look has made them famous in movies, commercials, album covers and more.
New to River North is the highly anticipated luxury condominium, The Ronsley at 676 N. Kingsbury. This classic turn-of-the-century building melds a sophisticated historical ambiance with modern design and amenities. 41 unique residences provide you with the pinnacle of luxury and come in a range of floor plans from 2 bed 2 bath condos to astonishing 4 bed triplex penthouses. Simply put, The Ronsley awards you with the finest attributes of a big city, but in a tailored, boutique package.
With the expansion of the railroad into Chicago's North Side in the 1800's came an influx of industrialization in the then largely Irish and Sicilian community. This section of town suffered from terrible industrial pollution, leading to its nickname 'Smokey Hollow.'
Following its industrial boom, River North went through a major transformation. In the wake of World War II, manufacturing slumped and many of the once-bustling factories were converted into dormant storerooms and warehouses. The result was a warehouse district that lasted until the 1970s, when the need for warehouses faded almost entirely. After the mass of storehouses and stockrooms were shut down, the neighborhood was left with a bunch of vacant buildings that were no longer useful.
Fortunately, the large, open layouts of the abandoned structures seemed a perfect fit for creative needs. The abundance of empty warehouse space drew artists, writers and architects to the area in search of studios and lofts. Today, River North maintains its status as an art center due to its population of artists and growing number of gallery showrooms. It's also growing its reputation as a food and nightlife mecca with its amazing restaurants and streets of new clubs and bars.
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| School | Type | Grade | Rating |
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Columbus Elementary School 1003 North Leavitt St - public |
Preschool - Middle | PK-8 | |
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Young Magnet High School 211 South Laflin St - public |
Middle - High | 7-12 | |
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Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center 160 West Wendell Street - public |
Preschool - Middle | PK-8 | |
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Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd 820 South Carpenter St - public |
Elementary - Middle | K-8 | |
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Chicago International Charter School 11 E Adams St Ste 600 - charter |
Preschool - High | PK-12 | |
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Payton College Preparatory High School 1034 North Wells St - public |
High | 9-12 | |
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West Town Academy 2021 West Fulton Street - private |
High | 9-12 | |
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The Latin School Of Chicago 59 West North Boulevard - private |
Preschool - High | PK-12 | |
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Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School 2022 West Washington Blvd - public |
Preschool - Elementary | PK-8 | |
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Lasalle II Lang Acad Elementary School 1148 N Honore St - public |
Preschool - Middle | PK-8 | |
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Rauner College Prep 1337 W. Ohio St. - charter |
High | 9-12 | |
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Village Leadership Academy 800 S Wells St Ste 90 - private |
Preschool - Middle | PK-7 | |
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Esperanza School - Intensive 520 North Marshfield Avenue - private |
Elementary - High | n/a | |
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British International School of Chicago, South Loop 161 W. 9th Street - private |
Preschool - High | PK-12 | |
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Metropolitan Schoolhouse 1415 N. Dayton - private |
Elementary - High | K-12 | |
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Lincoln Elementary School 615 West Kemper Place - public |
Elementary - Middle | K-8 | |
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Jones College Prep High School 700 South State Street - public |
High | 9-12 | |
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Lincoln Park High School 2001 North Orchard St - public |
High | 9-12 | |
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Wells Community Academy High School 936 North Ashland Ave - public |
High | 9-12 | |
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Rudolph Elementary Learning Center 110 North Paulina St - public |
Preschool - Elementary | PK-5 |
School data provided by GreatSchools.School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly. GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.
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