Chinatown is a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, along S. Wentworth Avenue between Cermak Road and W. 26th St. Over a third of Chicago's Chinese population resides in this ethnic enclave, making it one of the largest concentrations of Chinese-Americans in the United States. [3] It formed around 1912, after settlers moved south from near the Loop, where the first enclaves were , Cermak-Chinatown is an 'L' station on the CTA 's Red Line. The station is located in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood and contains many elements of Chinese culture in its architecture., Whether you're looking for expert tips, insider guides, or stunning travel inspiration, the AOL Travel Channel has got you covered with engaging and trusted content., The Chinese American Museum of Chicago is in Chinatown. Chinese American Service League is also in Chinatown, Chicago. The Pui Tak Center on Wentworth is a church-based community center serving the greater Chinatown community. [24] One of the oldest Chinese organizations in Chicago, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (Chinese Community Center) was first established in the 1880s in , The Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, started in 1999, is a philanthropic event held annually at Ping Tom Memorial Park. Every summer, teams participate in a dragon boat race tournament organized by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, along the Chicago River while music, food and entertainment is provided for spectators. [24], West Argyle Street Historic District (also known as Little Saigon, [1] New Chinatown, and Asia on Argyle) is a historic district in Uptown, Chicago, Illinois. The historic district covers an area of about 41 acres (0.17 km 2) along Argyle Street from Broadway to Sheridan Road, extending north to Winona Street in some areas and south toward .