Prior to the early 20th century, Chicago lacked a unified system for identifying streets. Brown signs with white text were used in the Loop, but in residential neighborhoods street … See more

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Schmidt, John R. (2021). "The Short, Unhappy Life of Algren Street". Unknown Chicago Tales. Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press. ISBN 9781467147521. See more

Modern signs are green with white text. They are usually written in all-capital letters, but MUTCD guidance in 2009 required that mixed … See more

In 1981, Mike Royko attempted to rename a stretch of Evergreen Avenue in honor of Nelson Algren, who had long lived on the street. Although mayor Jane Byrne received the proposal favorably and even put up signs, local backlash forced the City Council to formally … See more