Hermosa, Chicago

Hermosa is one of 77 designated Chicago community areas and is located on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. The Hermosa community area contains the Kelvyn Park and Hermosa neighborhoods. The area includes the birthplace of Walt Disney and is the former headquarters of the Schwinn Bicycle Company. While being one of the smaller community areas Hermosa is one of the city’s most densely populated neighborhoods.

Hermosa, Chicago Media

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  A typical block in Hermosa

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  Birthplace of Walt Disney, at 2156 North Tripp Avenue

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  St. Philomena Catholic Church.

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  Kelvyn Park High School is a public 4-year high school located in the Hermosa neighborhood on north-west side of Chicago. The high school is nearly adjacent to Kelvyn Park.

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  Established in 1911, Kelvyn Park is among the original parks of the Northwest Park District. The eight and one-half acre park features a field house with a fitness center, gymnasium, auditorium, several meeting rooms, and a small kitchen.

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  This three acre park features a junior baseball field, a softball field, a combination football / soccer field, a basketball court, plus a playground. Additionally, the park offers an ornamental community garden.

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  Armitage Ave. is an important business corridor in Hermosa.

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  The Levee bar is a popular drinking establishment in Hermosa.

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  The Factor 10 house (red house pictured) is located in Hermosa and was named a top 10 Green Projects by the American Institute of Architects.

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  Many homes in Hermosa are late 19th century simple worker's cottages.