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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • Pulaski Industrial Corridor
  • Milwaukee District North Rail Line
  • Site of the Pennock Settlement
  • Healy Metra Station

Neighborhood History

Belmont Gardens' history begins with a failed vision: in the 1880s, industrialist Homer Pennock founded an industrial village named Pennock along what is now the neighborhood's edge, a venture so unsuccessful that the Chicago Tribune dubbed it 'A Deserted Village in Chicago' in 1903. After Chicago annexed the surrounding farmland in 1889, the neighborhood found its true identity as part of the Milwaukee Avenue Polish Corridor, a stretch of Polish settlement that drew factory workers to the area's growing rail-served industrial base.

The Pulaski Industrial Corridor, which grew from the rail lines along the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, still defines the neighborhood's western edge, a lasting reminder of the industry that built Belmont Gardens after Pennock's failed ambitions faded.

From an abandoned industrialist's dream to a lasting working-class Polish and Latino community, Belmont Gardens' resilience is a story MY-NHD's apparel is proud to help tell.

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Belmont Gardens - Chicago - Unisex Heavy Blend Hoodie

Belmont Gardens - 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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