Bronzeville Walk of Fame
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616
Historic Sites
Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.
Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.
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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light at The Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry • Nov 08 – Jan 05
Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.
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Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change
Sep 19 – Feb 28
The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America.
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Christkindlmarket Chicago
Under the Picasso • Nov 21 – Dec 24
The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…
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Haymarket Memorial
Chicago
The Haymarket Memorial marks the site of the 1886 labor protest where a bombing killed police and civilians. It stands as a symbol of free speech,…
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The Warehouse Landmark Site
Chicago
The former 1977-era Warehouse nightclub, now a designated historical landmark, is celebrated as the birthplace of House music, where legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles helped launch a…
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