Olivet Community Center (Chicago, Ill.)

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Olivet Institute, a settlement house and community center, was established in Chicago in 1888 and incorporated as an Illinois nonprofit agency in 1909. Originally affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the Olivet Institute became nonsectarian in 1937 and later changed its name to the Olivet Community Center. The organization was located for many years at 1441 North Cleveland Street in the Near North Side community area and offered educational, recreational, and welfare services to local residents. Olivet Community Center merged into the Chicago Commons Association in 1966.

From the description of Olivet Community Center records, 1885-1966 (bulk 1940-1960). (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 713357811

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associatedWith 1441 North Cleveland Street (Chicago, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith Chicago Commons Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Chicago Nisei Athletic Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Olivet Institute (Social settlement : Chicago, Ill.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Chicago
Chicago (Ill.)
Near North Side (Chicago, Ill.)
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Charities
Child welfare
Church charities
Church charities
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Community centers
Day care centers
Japanese Americans
Japanese Americans
Social settlements
Social settlements
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Active 1885

Active 1966

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