Oakland
Oakland is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is located on the South Side of Chicago. Bordered by 35th and 43rd Streets, Cottage Grove Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, the Oakland area was developed between 1872 and 1905.
- Suburb with 6,800 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 597 feet (182 metres)
- …is also known as “Oakland, Chicago”
- Description: community area in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Places of Interest
Highlights include First Church of Christ, Scientist and The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church
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The former First Church of Christ, Scientist, built…
South Side Community Art Center
Arts center
The South Side Community Art Center is a community art…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bronzeville and North Kenwood District.
North Kenwood District
Neighborhood
The North Kenwood District is a historic district…
Grand Boulevard
Suburb
Grand Boulevard is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States.
Oakland
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Latitude
41.82361° or 41° 49′ 25″ north
Longitude
-87.60564° or 87° 36′ 20″ west
Open location code
86HJR9FV+CP
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In Other Languages
From French to Urdu—“Oakland” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Oakwood Shores and Douglas.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Park No. 591 and Mandrake Park Fieldhouse.
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