Old Town is now considered an affluent and historic neighborhood , home to many of Chicago 's older Victorian-era buildings . However , in the 1950s , most of this area was an enclave to the first emigrants from Puerto Rico to Chicago , who referred to it as part of " La Clark " until commercialization decorated late 1960s shop signs with the name of Old Town . The neighborhood is home to St. Michael 's Church , originally built to serve German immigrants , and one of only 7 to survive the great Chicago fire . St. Michael 's , Holy Name Cathedral , Immaculate Conception , and St. Joseph 's Catholic churches all catered to Latinos with a Mass in Spanish
great Chicago fire
Great Chicago Fire
Near North Side, Chicago