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Powell's University Village
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Powell's University Village 2 locations · 1 city
- Category
- Shopping · Bookstores
- Headquarters
- United States
- Website
- powellschicago.com
- Locations listed
- 2 in Chicago
- Recognition
- Listed
- 1218 S Halsted St Chicago
- 1501 E 57th St Chicago
About this location: 1218 S Halsted St
An independent bookstore selling used, bargain, antiquarian, and out-of-print books. It has operated in Hyde Park since 1970, with a focus on academic and scholarly subjects including ancient and medieval studies, philosophy, science, and history. The collection also includes general-interest books covering art, architecture, photography, fiction, music, and film. The retail store is near the University of Chicago and the Obama Presidential Center. It serves readers looking for both scholarly titles and books across a range of general-interest subjects in 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
- Specializes in academic and scholarly books
- 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.
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- Used, bargain, antiquarian, and out-of-print books Book dealer
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Services & specialities
Highlights
Scholarly subjects
Specializes in academic and scholarly books.
General interests
Sections include art, fiction, music, and film.
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