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Powell's University Village
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Powell's University Village 2 locations · 1 city
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- Shopping · Bookstores
- Headquarters
- United States
- Website
- powellschicago.com
- Locations listed
- 2 in Chicago
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- 1218 S Halsted St Chicago
- 1501 E 57th St Chicago
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About Powell's University Village
In Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, Powell's Books Chicago is an independent bookstore specializing in used, bargain, antiquarian, and out-of-print books. Its retail store has served the area since 1970. Academic and scholarly subjects include ancient and medieval studies, philosophy, science, and history, alongside books for general interest. The store also has sections devoted to art, architecture, photography, fiction, music, and film. Browse its varied subject sections in person at the Hyde Park store, near the University of Chicago and the Obama Presidential Center. The collection spans scholarly topics and general-interest reading, with used and antiquarian books among its offerings.
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At a glance
- Founded
- 1970
- Academic and scholarly books
- Ancient and medieval studies
- Philosophy
- Science
- History
- General-interest sections include art, architecture, photography, fiction, music, and film
From powellschicago.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Used, bargain, antiquarian, and out-of-print books Retail bookstore
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Services & specialities
Highlights
Academic subjects
Sections cover philosophy, science, history, and more.
General interest
Find art, fiction, music, photography, and film sections.
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