At this bookstore, you can find historic books, documents, photographs and artifacts related to the history of United States, particularly that which pertains to Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and presidential and military history. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
357 W. Chicago Ave. | 312.944.3085
Boutiques & Galleries on North State Street
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A small stretch of North State Street is home to several retailers with a creative flair. You can find fine art paintings at the Hildt Galleries (617 N. State St.), vintage home décor at Posh (613 N. State St.), or see the large collection of knitting and needlepoint supplies at nearby City Stitcher (1 E. Huron St.).
As Calumet Photographic's flagship store, this shop offers many services to photographers, including rentals, repairs, cleaning and a full retail selection. They also offer frequent classes and seminars on various photographic topics.
1111 N. Cherry Ave. | 312.440.4920
Creative Finds for Shoppers at North Wabash Avenue & East Huron Street
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Three enticing retail establishments lie near the intersection of North Wabash Avenue & West Huron Street. Buy locally crafted pieces by Whitney Abrams at her store Whitney Abrams Jewelry (9 E. Huron St.), or shop for home décor items at Material Possessions (704 N. Wabash Ave.) and Jonathan Adler (676 N. Wabash Ave.).
9 E. Huron St.
Local Shops near East Illinois Street & East Grand Avenue
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Several blocks of East Illinois Street and East Grand Avenue contain some retailers unique to Chicago. For all of your jazz record needs, visit the Jazz Record Mart (27 E. Illinois St.). Also nearby is Afterwords book store (23 E. Illinois St.) and to the north on E. Grand Ave. is Pistachios (55 E. Grand Ave.), a locally owned retailer featuring contemporary jewelry and crafts.
When you buy any of the more than 50,000 donated books at this nonprofit literacy bookstore, the money goes to help Open Books fulfill their mission of enriching lives through reading, writing, and the guided power of used books. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
The original location of this retailer, now with locations nationwide, Paper Source provides stationery for every occasion, thoughtful gifts and a vast selection of decorative papers. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
232 W. Chicago Ave. | 312.337.0798
Stylish Shopping on North Wells Street & West Chicago Avenue
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The area around the intersection of North Wells Street and West Chicago Avenue is full of high end home decor and apparel retailers. Come shop at stores such as Manifesto (755 N. Wells St.), Lightology (215 W. Chicago Ave.), or Jesse Chicago (745 N. Wells St.) for all your home decor needs. Elements (714 N. Wells St.) features not only home decor but also wonderful gifts and accessories, and Blake Women's Apparel (212 W. Chicago Ave.) is a destination for fashion forward women's clothing.
Mecox offers an eclectic assortment of furniture, accessories and art, including antiques, reproductions and some original designs. The store also proudly features an ample selection of art and furnishings made by local artisans right here in Chicago.
Located in River North’s historic Tree Studios, the rustic, cozy interior of P.O.S.H. is filled an eclectic assortment of unique housewares, from antique and vintage tableware and glassware to hotel silver and restaurant china and dinnerware.
