You see it every day if you’re a Chicagoan. You’ve probably heard about Armour Square, maybe even driven past it. It’s right there, wedged between the Dan Ryan Expressway and the Union Pacific railroad tracks on the South Side. But did you know that Armour Square wasn’t always a neighborhood of Chinatown and baseball games? It’s steeped in history, going back to the Civil War. It was a haven for German, Irish, and Swedish immigrants, who came seeking opportunity in the bustling young city. Later, around the turn of the century, it gained a new identity: the home of the Chicago White Sox. The old South Side Park on 39th Street was the team’s first home, then, a few blocks north, the new Comiskey Park opened in 1910, on a former junkyard.
But that’s not all. What is Armour Square today, is a diverse community where you can experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Chinatown. Stroll along Cermak Road, its heart, and you’ll hear the melodic hum of Mandarin spoken in shops and restaurants. Then, step into a world where history and modernity collide, a place where baseball lore lingers in the air. Visit Rate Field, once known as Comiskey Park, and feel the echoes of the White Sox’s legacy. Walk the streets of this vibrant neighborhood and you will find echoes of its past in its brick buildings, its parks, and the stories told in its restaurants.
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