German Village is the largest privately funded Historic District in the country. The residents take tremendous pride in the neighborhood’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic German Village is a "living" history where the old meets the new and the result is a nationally recognized urban renewal success story. Brick homes and streets, wrought iron fences and slate roofs provide the charming backdrop for this diverse pedestrian neighborhood.

The German Village lifestyle is a blend of exquisitly restored homes, fines restaurants, renowned galleries and antique shops. Schiller Park provides the community with a recreation center, summer theatre, sports, reflecting pool and beautiful gardens.