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Dunning is one of 77 officially designated community areas of the city of Chicago, Illinois. Dunning also is a neighborhood located on the Northwest Side of the city. The neighborhood is home to Wilbur Wright College , Mount Olive Cemetery, Zion Gardens Cemetery, and the Eli's Cheesecake factory.
Dunning. Community Area 17, 10 miles NW of the Loop. In 1851 this remote prairie location seemed ideal for Cook County's plans to erect a poor farm and asylum for the insane. The county purchased from Peter Ludby 160 acres hemmed in by Irving Park Road and Nar ragansett, Montrose, and Oak Park Avenues.
Dunning is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with a population of 42,574. Dunning is in Cook County. Living in Dunning offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dunning there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
For many generations of Chicago children, bad behavior came to a halt with a stern warning: “Be careful, or you’re going to Dunning.” The prospect sent shivers down the spines of youngsters, who regarded it as the most dreaded place imaginable.
Quiet and calm, Dunning provides a peaceful retreat in Chicago's Northwest region for those looking to remove themselves from the noise and crowds of the Downtown and Wrigleyville areas. Neighboring the expansive Schiller Woods, Dunning is a large neighborhood that supports many local businesses and a number of engaged families and community ...
The Story Of Dunning, A 'Tomb For The Living'. In both life and death, the people who ended up at the notorious asylum and poor farm were some of Chicago’s least fortunate residents.
Named for Andrew Dunning, who purchased 120 acres of land after the Civil War in hopes of starting a village and nursery, this area was slow to attract new residents.
Located on Chicago's northwest border, Dunning gives a mix feel of nearby suburbs (Norridge, Rosemont, Elmwood Park, and Hardwood Heights) and city living. The community is a great place to raise a family and provides above average elementary school options.
Park No. 601 Natural Area, often known as "Dunning Read Conservation Area" or "Dunning Read Natural Area," is a 20-acre park in the Dunning community in northwest Chicago. Comprising prairies, wetlands, and woodlands, the park has approximately one mile of mulch trails and two gathering spaces.
History of Dunning. In 1851, this remote prairie location seemed ideal for Cook County’s plans to erect a poor farm and asylum for the insane. The county purchased 160 acres bordered by Irving Park Road and Narragansett, and Montrose and Oak Park Avenues. In 1863, the institution began admitting tuberculosis patients.