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Uptown was originally built as a luxury lakeside summer resort in the 1890s. It became a hot spot in 1915 when Charlie Chaplain shot his first film at a neighborhood studio. Today, Uptown is an extremely ethically diverse neighborhood. The historical, cultural, and commercial center of Uptown is Broadway. The Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theater, Uptown Theater, and Green Mill are all located within a half block of Lawrence and Broadway. Along Argyle Street you will find bakeries, restaurants and import stores. Another highlight of Uptown is the Green Mill Jazz Club, where many of jazz’s past and present legends have preformed and where Al Capone used to hangout. Housing in Uptown is also diverse, ranging from mansions along Lake Michigan to moderately priced apartment buildings. There are many single-family homes and lakefront condominiums. More recently residential buildings have recently been completed, along with 3-flat buildings that were renovated into affordable condominiums. Sheridan Park, a mostly residential area of Uptown, housing consists of six-flats, single family homes, and courtyard apartment buildings. There is a growing business district along Wilson Ave., from Broadway to Clark. Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is located here.
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