The boundaries of Northcenter are Addison on the south, Montrose on the north, the Chicago River on the west and Ravenswood (1800 W) on the east.

Also during this time, the Selig Polyscope Company produced some of America's earliest motion pictures and was based in Chicago.

Local historian and longtime neighborhood resident Chuck Betzold notes that people have been living in Roscoe Village since the 18th century, when the area was inhabited by the Fox Indians.

Today, the Area 3 Police Headquarters, DePaul College Prep, and Riverview Plaza Center now stand on the space.

[8] St. Ben's is an unofficial neighborhood with boundaries at Irving Park Road on the north, Addison Street on the south, Damen Avenue on the east, and Western Ave. on the west.

North Center has reliably supported the Democratic Party, and Harris Walz signs were visible in the neighborhood during the 2024 United States presidential election.