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
Is a beacon of LGBT culturally, and
orientations
holds an annual parade every June
Boystown
that celebrates the LGBT community
welcomes about
1000 people
everyday as tourists

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
Hollywood Mirror

The Playground Theater

Pride Parade

Chicago Diner
Progress Bar

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