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The neighborhood is currently populated by students, academics, locals, and independent bookstores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSource: \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hyde Park Historical Society\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHyde Park Historical Society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40514733801661,"sku":"SQ7092540","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_hyde-park_57cd917f-b9a2-4e2d-b3be-8a4d345ee766.jpg?v=1787003225"},{"product_id":"rogers-park","title":"Rogers Park","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the birchwood forest upon which Rogers Park was built, with notes of birchwood, pine, and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOn the Far North side of Chicago, Rogers Park was once dotted with birchwood trees and sand dunes. It took an Irish immigrant, Philip McGregor Rogers, to begin development in the 1830s and give the neighborhood its namesake. Throughout its post-World War I rural to urban transition, Rogers Park never lost its inclusive identity, becoming the cultural entrepot it is today. From its rich tapestry of immigrant communities to being the home of Loyola University, Rogers Park has rightfully earned its moniker, \"The World in One Neighborhood”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: Rogers Park\/West Ridge Historical Society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497304948925,"sku":"SQ3736325","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_rogers-park_f311a50e-f1ef-44fb-8688-15b267f02cda.jpg?v=1787003358"},{"product_id":"chinatown","title":"Chinatown","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the scent of lychee fruit in the markets of Chinatown, with notes of lychee, red tea, and lily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStepping through the ornate Friendship Gate transports you to the cultural and gastronomic enclave of Chinatown. Nestled between Pilsen and the Motor Row District, Chinatown has stood in this southside location since 1912. After more than a century of change, the neighborhood has remained remarkably vibrant. It is the only major Chinatown expanding today and may soon become the first majority Asian Ward in Chicago. That vibrance draws people from around the world, appropriately captured in the gate’s inscription, “Everything under the heaven, for the people”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: WBEZ; WTTW.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497305079997,"sku":"SQ1545562","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_chinatown_624a6cdd-c9dd-447e-a736-cdeaf49e8f8c.jpg?v=1787003172"},{"product_id":"northalsted","title":"Northalsted","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the free, vibrant spirit of Northalsted, with notes of lemon, grapefruit, and pomegranate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNorthalsted, formerly known as Boystown, is often called “Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood.” Known as the oldest officially recognized gay neighborhood in the country, Northalsted continues to be one of the most inclusive communities in the city. Over the years, the LGBTQ+ community has invested in the neighborhood and attracted new residents, and every June it hosts the Chicago Pride Parade, one of the largest pride gatherings in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: Northalsted Business Alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497307406525,"sku":"SQ7143261","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_northalsted_cb1b8333-8b82-4983-b832-994dcae4a487.jpg?v=1787003304"},{"product_id":"lincoln-park-1","title":"Lincoln Park","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the fresh scent of spring's arrival in Lincoln Park, with notes of grass, bamboo, and bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHome to Lincoln Park Zoo and DePaul University, Lincoln Park is a bucolic family neighborhood where dogs and children roam. Named in honor of Abraham Lincoln, the land was, up until 1860, home to a 60-acre cemetery, which later became a beautiful 1,200 acre public park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Today, the neighborhood boasts of boutiques, fine dining, and theaters, and if you look hard enough, you’ll spot the historic homes and mansions tucked away behind manicured hedges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: Illinois State Geological Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497309307069,"sku":"SQ6289801","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_lincoln-park_5b9e8ab7-0a88-4bb4-9241-7fe2fd0045c3.jpg?v=1787003264"},{"product_id":"wrigleyville","title":"Wrigleyville","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the thrill of a Friday afternoon escape to Wrigley Field, with notes of ivy, cut grass, polished wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNamed after one of the most iconic baseball stadiums in the country, Wrigleyville is home to the Chicago Cubs. Originally Weeghman Park, the stadium opened its doors during World War I with a capacity of 14,000. By the time it was renamed Wrigley Field in 1926, its capacity had grown nearly threefold, and it boasted new features like an upper deck, a bleacher section, and an Art Deco marquee. Today, the surrounding neighborhood reflects the spirited atmosphere of the “Friendly Confines” with bars, restaurants, hotels, and rooftop views aplenty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: Encyclopedia Britannica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497312616637,"sku":"SQ2183687","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_wrigleyville_4a01e438-fff7-426a-9729-b30bbe3c4125.jpg?v=1787003460"},{"product_id":"summertime-chicago","title":"Summertime Chicago","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eInspired by t\u003cspan\u003ehe bustling beaches and enticing breeze of the Third Coast\u003c\/span\u003e, with notes of \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"freshwater breeze, cotton, coconut\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003efreshwater breeze, cotton, and coconut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"With the clear view of the skyline to the west and the lake breeze and horizon to the east, there is nothing quite like the Chicago coast. The beachfront was not always public domain, however. The first public beach opened in 1895 between Fullerton and Diversey. Then, men and women had separate swimming areas and suits needed to reach knees (if only they could see the Playpen). Today, locals and tourists alike can enjoy \\\"Summertime Chi\\\" at 24 distinct public beaches spanning 26 miles of stunning coastline.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWith the clear view of the skyline to the west and the lake breeze and horizon to the east, there is nothing quite like the Chicago coast. The beachfront was not always public domain, however. The first public beach opened in 1895 between Fullerton and Diversey. Then, men and women had separate swimming areas and suits needed to reach knees (if only they could see the Playpen). Today, locals and tourists alike can enjoy \"Summertime Chi\" at 24 distinct public beaches spanning 26 miles of stunning coastline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSource: \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chicago Detours\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eChicago Detours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44071656816829,"sku":"SQ3935455","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_summertime-chicago_66e2cce0-bdda-4a2d-924f-b7d84d057b73.jpg?v=1787003396"},{"product_id":"bridgeport","title":"Bridgeport","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003eInspired by a\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003en influential, mahogany and leather laden office\u003c\/span\u003e, with notes of m\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eahogany, teak, and leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOriginally a fur trading outpost known as “Hardscrabble,” Bridgeport was officially established in 1836 by Irish immigrants working on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. 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The Rock Island Railroad arrived in the 1850s, drawing generations of Irish families whose heritage endures today through the lively South Side Irish Parade. 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Settled in the late 1800s by German, Polish, Greek, and Romanian immigrants, the neighborhood was transformed by streetcars and the Ravenswood ’L’, today’s Brown Line, which connected it to the rest of the city. 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