West Loop History on Halsted: Athenian Candle

A man stands behind the counter of a cluttered, old-fashioned store filled with boxes, bottles, and various goods on shelves and display cases.

Halsted Street in West Loop is known for its high density of Greek shops, restaurants, museums, and other cultural sites, many of which are long time neighborhood treasures. Athenian Candle is a specialty spiritual goods shop that’s stood the test of time as Halsted Street has evolved over the past century. Athenian Candle was founded […]