1. THE RESURRECTION PROJECT
Social activism has shaped Pilsen since its inception as an
industrial district along the Chicago River in the 1850s.
Immigrants in the densely populated community found sup-
port through settlement houses, churches and labor unions.
Since the 1950s, Pilsen has been a Mexican-American
neighborhood where generations have worked to create a
healthy neighborhood that is proud of its Mexican roots.
The Resurrection Project (TRP) is one of many organiza-
tions working to improve local quality of life. In 1990,
six parishes contributed $5,000 each to start TRP; that seed
money has leveraged $169 million of reinvestment.
TRP’s ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
Developed more than 350 units of affordable housing.
Convened the Pilsen Planning Committee and published
the Pilsen quality-of-life plan.
Trained hundreds of community leaders to work for
social change.
TRP’s BOLD PLANS INCLUDE:
Developing holistic health programs, including a school
health center at Orozco Academy.
Creating affordable housing so that residents can stay in the
neighborhood.
Preserving Pilsen’s culture as a center of Mexican life.
THE RESURRECTION PROJECT
1818 S. Paulina Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
312.666.1323
www.resurrectionproject.org
Building Relationships! Creating Healthy Communities!
THE RESURRECTION PROJECT
DISCOVER
PILSEN
Healthy, vibrant and organized!
PILSEN
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE TOURS
The Burnham Plan Centennial’s Community Showcase
Tours introduce new audiences to the unique stories
and bold plans of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Told through
the voices of community leaders and residents, the tours
cover these six neighborhoods:
ALBANY PARK Chicago’s Gateway to the World:
A legacy of culture, nature and movement on Chicago’s
Northwest side. HOSTED BY: North River Commission
www.northrivercommission.org
AUBURN GRESHAM Rebuilding a Classic Chicago
Community: Using our people and assets to make a great
place great again! HOSTED BY: Greater Auburn-Gresham
Development Corporation www.gagdc.org
PILSEN Discover Pilsen:Healthy, vibrant and organized!
HOSTED BY: The Resurrection Project www.resurrectionproject.org
QUAD COMMUNITIES From Civil War to Civil Rights
and Beyond: Come experience the second urban renaissance
in the capital of Black America. HOSTED BY: Quad Communities
Development Corporation www.qcdc.org and Bronzeville
Visitor Information Center www.bronzevilleonline.com
SOUTH CHICAGO From Pollution to Solution:‘LEED-
ing’ the way in the Midwest! HOSTED BY: Claretian Associates
www.claretinassociates.org
WEST RIDGE Gateway to India in Chicago: Explore
dynamic diversity and global connections on Devon Avenue. HOSTED
BY: Indo-American Heritage Museum www.iahmuseum.org
and Chicago Cultural Alliance www.chicagoculturalalliance.org
The Community Showcase is funded with generous
contributions from The Boeing Company and LISC/Chicago.

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National Museum
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DISCOVER PILSEN:
HEALTHY, VIBRANT AND ORGANIZED!
1. El Zócalo, a “town square” where the community gathers
for special events; future site of La Casa student dormitory.
1818 S.Paulina
2. Galería del Barrio Murals, started in 1976 during Chicano
movement.Rail viaduct on16th St.between Loomis and Racine
3. Battle of the Viaduct, site of 1876 labor protest by industrial
workers. Halsted and 16th Street
4. Alivio Medical Center and Casa Morelos, “campus”of
community-built facilities that will also include Casa
Maravilla senior housing. Morgan and Sangamon north of
21st Street
5. 18th Street, spine of Pilsen; nearby sites include Casa
Aztlan, St. Procopius, Thalia Hall and small businesses.
18th Street from Halsted to Damen
6. Plaza Tenochtitlan, central plaza includes Rudy Lozano
Public Library, Radio Arte and monument dedicated by
Mexico City mayor. 18th, Blue Island and Loomis
7. Benito Juarez High School, built as a result of community
advocacy and now gaining a $25 million addition.Cermak
east of Ashland
8. Instituto del Progreso Latino, provides job
training and placement, English language classes,
alternative high school. 2570 S. Blue Island
9. St. Paul Church, magnificent Gothic cathedral
built by church members in 1897-99; the parish
started a credit union to help members buy
homes. 22nd Place at Hoyne
10. Harrison Park, flanked by Orozco Academy and
its mosaics on the north and the National Museum
of Mexican Art on the south. 1824 S. Wood
TOUR HIGHLIGHTSPILSEN