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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • Smith Park (Joseph Higgins Smith Park)
  • Smith Park Fieldhouse
  • WWII Tank and Artillery Display
  • Grand Avenue

Neighborhood History

Smith Park, known locally as "The Patch," takes its name from Joseph Higgins Smith, alderman of the surrounding 32nd Ward from 1914 to 1933, for whom the city named its namesake park after acquiring the site from the Bureau of Sanitation in 1929. The land had previously served as a quarry and, later, a city dump before being transferred to the Bureau of Parks and Recreation. The surrounding neighborhood was settled primarily by Italian immigrants who moved west from the Little Sicily area along Sedgwick Street, with many families remaining for six generations or more.

Smith Park's fieldhouse and grounds remain the neighborhood's anchor, and by the late 1950s the park had also become home to a WWII-era tank and artillery piece placed on permanent display. The park sits along Grand Avenue, the historic commercial corridor that has shaped the neighborhood since its earliest days.

For anyone whose family history runs through The Patch's tightly-knit blocks, MY-NHD's Smith Park tee is a way to carry that neighborhood pride with you.

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Smith Park - Chicago - Unisex Cotton Tee

Smith Park - Chicago - Unisex Cotton Tee

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From the block to your closet—Chicago pride in every stitch.


There’s something special about Chicago neighborhoods—the food, the people, the history. Our Chicago neighborhood t-shirts are designed to reflect all of that and more. Whether you’re from The Loop, Bronzeville, Wicker Park, or Little Village, these tees let you honor where you’re from with comfort and style.

Made with 100% sustainably sourced cotton from the U.S., each shirt is built for lasting wear and all-day comfort. The print is crisp and timeless, the fabric is soft and durable, and the fit is relaxed without looking sloppy. Designed to be gender-inclusive and flattering, this is a staple piece that makes a subtle but powerful statement.

These shirts make the perfect gift for someone who’s left the city but never let it go—or for anyone who wants to keep the spirit of their neighborhood alive every day.

  • A comfy, relaxed wear
  • Sizes from S–5XL
  • Choose your color!
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