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Fuller Park is a long, narrow neighborhood on Chicago's south side. It spans 15 blocks north and south, but only three blocks east and west. The Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), which forms Fuller Park's eastern border, is buffered from the residential streets by an expanse of greenery and South Wentworth Avenue that parallels the highway and turns into South Wells at West 47th Street.
Historically, Fuller Park hasn't had the easiest time. While city planners sliced the area in half in 1950 to build the Dan Ryan, virtually dividing the community in two, the neighborhood economy also took a hit when a slowdown at the Union Stockyard caused many residents to lose their jobs. Things got even worse when the stockyards closed down 21 years later. Up until the end of the twentieth century, Fuller Park's picture of health was unfortunately quite bleak as more people were moving out than coming in.
But because this is a community of survivors, there has been a combined initiative by residents and the city to organize and make some positive changes. This revitalization movement included developing public parkland in the neighborhood and providing recreational opportunities such as tennis, baseball and boxing. Mother Nature was invited back into the area by creating much needed green space, which also instilled a refreshing sense of renewal to this south side Chicago neighborhood. On the architectural front, Fuller Park locals are taking action to protect the area's historic buildings with preservation efforts, especially because many of the structures were built before the Great Chicago Fire and are authentic reminders of Chicago's golden, olden days. And, in the midst of vintage home and building restoration is an additional measure to make good use of the empty lots with redevelopment.
In some pockets of Fuller Park home buyers will find glimpses of the neighborhood's architectural heritage with Queen Ann-style residences and other classic designs, especially on Wells Street and Princeton Avenue. The rest of the residential blocks offer a range of housing options, from multiunit condominiums and apartments to single-family places and three- or four-bedroom frame houses. And for those who love a project, there are many opportunities to buy a home that could use a little TLC.
Despite its challenging past, Fuller Park is in the throes of rebirth, inspired by the neighborhood's steadfast residents and a strong desire to give this residential community a fresh start.
 Dining
in Fuller Park
Carr's Restaurant
6000 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago , IL 60629
Phone: (773) 925-2586
Cuisine: American |
Horn Palace Bar
4189 S. Halsted |
Kelley's Tavern
4403 S. Wallace
773-924-0796 |
Root End Lounge
230 W. Root |
Chicago Ice Cream Cart Inc.
356 W. Root |
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 Resources in
Fuller Park and Canaryville
Police Stations
Cook County Criminal Court
155 W. 51st
Chicago Police
5101 S. Wentworth |
Post Office
4101 S. Halsted |
 Entertainment
in Fuller Park and Canaryville
Union Stockyard Gate
Exchange Ave & Peoria |
 Shopping
in Fuller Park and Canaryville
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A&M Food Market
4425 S. Princeton |
Corner Store
501 W. 44th |
Fairplay
4640 S. Halsted |
Shamsan
737 W. 51st |
 Schools
in Fuller Park and Canaryville
Coleman Elementary
4655 S. Dearborn |
Garfield Alternative High School
220 W. 45th |
Graham Elementary
4436 S. Union |
Graham Primary
745 W. 45th |
McKinley Fellowship Headstart
4534 S. Princeton |
Milton Olive APC
5125 S. Princeton |
Parkman Elementary
245 W. 51st |
St. Garbriel's School
4500 S. Wallace |
Thomas A. Hendrick's Community Academy
4316 S. Princeton |
Tilden High School
4747 S. Union |
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