Greek immigrants settled initially in the central city in order to be near their place of work, especially the wholesale Fulton and South Water Streets markets, and to procure produce for their food peddling businesses. The old Greektown business community remained intact and had even expanded through gentrification.Greek immigrants

Where did Greeks settle in Chicago?

Greektown is situated within the west side of Chicago. However, the current location along Halsted Street dates back to the 1960s. Chicagos original Greek neighborhood was known as “The Delta,” a specific triangular area formed around 3 streets: Halsted, Harrison and Blue Island Streets.