He chose to name the area after the renowned Hyde Park in London to promote its appeal as a residential neighborhood
Kenwood's rich cultural heritage
200 acre public park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted
a grocery store
was settled in the 1830s by Polish immigrants
Chicago Awakening Shop He chose to name theInspired by the signature blooms of magnolia, tulip, and lilac, with notes of blossom, jasmine, and fig. Each spring, Chicago awakens with a progression of blooms that has shaped the citys seasonal identity for more than a century. In March, magnolias from the early 1900s still open along the Gold Coast and Near North Side. In April, the citys iconic tulips (more than 700,000 bulbs are planted each fall) wash the streets, parks, and medians in color.