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Old Posted Jan 30, 2008, 1:54 PM
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Originally Posted by edsg25 View Post
The reason it is Diversey: Lincoln Park (the park, not the neighborhood) enters its "extension" portion when it goes north of Diversey. First, the park's width shrinks as its border moves eastword and second its attractons (harbors, sports, swimming, etc.) become strictly recreational. In a sense (and with an apology to anyone with a boat in Belmont Harbor), the "real" Lincoln Park stops at Diversey.
Good explanation.
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