Oakland, Chicago facts for kids

Oakland is a friendly neighborhood located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, in the USA. It's one of the many community areas that make up the big city of Chicago.

Discovering Oakland, Chicago

Oakland is known for its interesting history and beautiful old buildings. If you visit, you can see some of Chicago's grand old homes, especially along Drexel Boulevard. These houses show off the city's past architecture.

Famous People and Places

A very important person named Hannah Greenebaum once lived in Oakland. She was an activist in the 1800s who worked hard for women's rights and helped the Jewish community. Her work made a big difference.

You can also find the Monument Baptist Church on Oakwood Boulevard. This church was built a long time ago in the late 1800s. It was designed to look like the famous Trinity Church in Boston, which is pretty neat!

Fun at the Beach

One of the best spots in Oakland is the Oakwood / 41st Street Beach. This beach is part of Burnham Park and is located right on Lake Shore Drive. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful views of Lake Michigan.

Images for kids

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  Abraham Lincoln Centre, Oakland, around 1913.

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  Aldine Square pictured shortly before it was taken down in 1935.

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  One of the six original Lakefront Properties. It was called Victor Olander Homes in 1961 and later renamed Lake Parc Place in 1991.

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  Harsh Apartments, a building for senior citizens in Oakland.

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  Three of the four tall buildings near Lake Michigan, just hours before they were taken down around 1998.