South Shore Chicago 60649
South Shore is one of 77 defined community areas of Chicago, Illinois. The community benefits from its location along the waterfront, its accessibility to Lake Shore Drive, and its proximity to major institutions and attractions such as the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Jackson Park.
South Shore is one of 10 priority communities selected as a part of the initial phase of INVEST South/West commercial corridor improvement strategy.
INVEST South/West’s goal is to re-activate neighborhood cores that have historically served as focal points for pedestrian activity, shopping, services, transportation, public spaces and quality-of-life amenities for local residents. In South Shore, the priority corridor is 79th Street from Stony Island on the west to the Metra tracks on the east.
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Jackson Park Highlands
The Jackson Park Highlands District is a sixteen block area bounded by East 67th Street on the north. East 71st Street on the south, South Cregier Avenue on the west, and South Jeffrey Boulevard on the east. The Jackson Park Highlands District is a historic district in the South Shore community area of Chicago.
Jeffery–Cyril Historic District
The Jeffery–Cyril Historic District is a national historic district in the South Shore neighborhood.
South Shore Bungalow Historic District
The South Shore Bungalow Historic District is a residential historic district in the South Shore neighborhood.
