Boystown

Daniel Jabr, Leslie Maldonado,

Emma Meyers, Kira Olivares

History
Boystown is located in Lake
View, off the Belmont stop on the
Red Line
Boystown unofficiallly dates
back to 1970
The first gay bar opened in
1975 (Little Jims)

http://chicago.gaycities.com

History (continued)
Boystown was the first official gay village
in the United States
Also known as one of the largest LGBT
communities in the nation
The city of Chicago proposed a $3.2 million
renovation for Boystown
Now home to 11 23ft rainbow pillars

Demographic

Populated with
various clubs,
restaurants, stores, and
theaters that all support
and accept all sexual
orientations
Boystown welcomes
about 1000 people everyday

Is a beacon of LGBT culturally, and holds an annual

parade every June that celebrates the LGBT community

Demographic
Population of Lake View: 94,368 (2010)
One of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) communities in the
nation

Hot Spots of Boystown

Briar Street Theatre

The Playground Theater

Pride Parade

Chicago Diner

Hollywood Mirror

Progress Bar

Experience
We had a great experience in Boystown
Very fun vibe
active
Friendly people
Something there for everyone
Easy to nagivate from the L