Local Landmarks & Heritage
Local Landmarks & Heritage
- Sisters of St. Casimir Motherhouse (1909)
- Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1927/1957)
- Lithuanian Youth Center
- Lithuanian Plaza Court
Neighborhood History
Neighborhood History
Lithuanian Plaza takes its name from Lithuanian Plaza Court, a street renamed in 1970 to honor the Lithuanian-American community that had settled this stretch of Chicago Lawn since the early 20th century, moving here from Bridgeport in search of better housing. By the 1950s and 1960s, the surrounding Marquette Park area was home to roughly 30,000 Lithuanians, many of them refugees who had fled Soviet occupation after World War II, making it briefly the largest Lithuanian community outside Lithuania itself.
The Sisters of St. Casimir began building their motherhouse here in 1909, expanding it as recently as 1972, and their Legacy Rooms museum, opened in 2018, still tells the story of the Lithuanian-American order's founding. The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, established as a Lithuanian national parish in 1927 and rebuilt in 1957, continues to hold Mass in Lithuanian, and the Lithuanian Youth Center on Claremont Avenue still houses a chapel, art gallery, and research center dedicated to Lithuanian culture.
MY-NHD's Lithuanian Plaza collection is built for the street and the community that gave this corner of Chicago Lawn its name and its lasting character.
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Lithuanian Plaza - Chicago - Unisex Heavy Blend Hoodie
Lithuanian Plaza - Chicago - Unisex Heavy Blend Hoodie
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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!
Looking for something lighter? Check out our Lithuanian Plaza tee!
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