Bridgeport Shop Northwestern helped Evanston grow into

Northwestern helped Evanston grow into a culturally diverse city

It soon became synonymous with grand single-family homes and elegant architecture

The area grew rapidly following the addition of the Chicago & North Western Railroad and Chicago's annexation of Lake View and Jefferson Townships

its capacity had grown nearly threefold

Bridgeport Shop Northwestern helped Evanston grow intoInspired by an influential, mahogany and leather laden office, with notes of mahogany, teak, and leather. Originally a fur trading outpost known as Hardscrabble, Bridgeport was officially established in 1836 by Irish immigrants working on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. With the completion of the canal, the neighborhood quickly transformed into an industrial hub that attracted a wide array of immigrant groups. This diverse, working class neighborhood