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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • Union Stock Yard Gate
  • Sherman Park
  • Davis Square Park
  • National Live Stock Bank Building

Neighborhood History

Back of the Yards takes its descriptive name from its location directly behind the Union Stock Yards, established in 1865 and once the largest meatpacking center in the country. Originally known as the Town of Lake, the community adopted its now-famous name in 1939 when residents founded the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council, claiming the name as their own rather than the industrial identity imposed on them by outsiders.

The Union Stock Yard Gate, a limestone entrance designed by John Wellborn Root and now a National Historic Landmark, remains the neighborhood's most enduring monument, standing over Exchange Avenue long after the stockyards themselves closed in 1971. Sherman Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and D.H. Burnham & Co. in 1905, has anchored community life for generations of Irish, German, Polish, Lithuanian, Czech, and Slovak families who built the neighborhood.

Back of the Yards turned an industry that dehumanized its workers into a legacy of organized, self-determined community pride — a history MY-NHD's apparel is honored to carry forward.

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Back of the Yards - Chicago - Unisex Heavy Blend Hoodie

Back of the Yards - Chicago - Unisex Heavy Blend Hoodie

$46.95 CAD
$46.95 CAD
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Celebrate your neighborhood in style!
This unisex heavy blend hoodie is more than just outerwear—it’s the comfort you want, wherever and whenever, and a nod to your neighborhood pride. Featuring your Chicago neighborhood name front and center, it’s a perfect blend of comfort, style, and connection.

  • Plush Comfort: Made with a thick blend of 50% US-grown cotton and 50% polyester, it’s soft, warm, and built to last. Heather Sport colors feature a cozy 60% polyester and 40% cotton mix.
  • Classic Fit: Designed for a relaxed, easy wear, with a spacious front pocket for daily practicality.
  • Stylish Details: A double-lined hood and color-matched drawstrings add durability and flair.
  • Ethically Made: Crafted with 100% ethically grown US cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified dyes for a low environmental impact.
  • Printed in the USA: Our Chicago hoodies are all printed right here in the US.

Available in a variety of colors and sizes (S-5XL), this hoodie is the perfect way to stay warm while showing love for your community!

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