Once known as Junction Grove, the rich history of Englewood began in the mid-1800s as the area quickly developed into a rail and commerce crossroads.
This easy access helped to make Englewood one of the largest outlying.
With its cross streets at 63rd and Halsted, the four railroad stations, and the 63rd Street \'L\' stop, Englewood has long been a transportation hub of the south west side.
Junction Grove changed its name to Englewood in 1868, and in 1889, it became part of the City of Chicago.
Once known as Junction Grove, the rich history of Englewood began in the mid-1800s as the area quickly developed into a rail and commerce crossroads