Vintage Chicago (Andersonville)

Once a sleepy village of Swedish immigrants, Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is teeming with chic and funky shops, notably those that sell refurbished vintage items and antiques. This up and coming neighboorhood is only 5 miles north of downtown Chicago and is particularly known for its diversity.

Here are some truly unique finds as I went strolling up North Clark St. (the main drag) on a Sunday afternoon. View this list of vintage/antique shops in Andersonville. My favorites are: Brimfield, Scout, and Brownstone Antiques. Brown Elephant is another good source of flea market and second hand items that carry a lot of vintage flavor - worth a trip.