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| + | '''Bronzeville''' the '''Black Metropolis''', is a gateway of Chicago#African-American history|African-American History on Chicago's South Side, just miles south of downtown. Gwendolyn Brooks published poetry in the Chicago Defender, Andrew Rube Foster created Negro League Baseball, and Louis Armstrong kept his trumpet singing at the Sunset Cafe to keep Al Capone off his back. Long in disrepair and the neighborhood is coming back, with new residents refurbishing historic homes, and with new dining and dining scenes beginning to take root. | ||
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| − | + | Bronzeville was the site of Chicago's version of the Harlem Renaissance, and was home to many famous African-Americans, including Gwendolyn Brooks, Richard Wright, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Coleman, Ida B Wells, Andrew Foster, and many more. The neighborhood was from the 1920s to the 1940s one of the premiere centers of African-American culture and was fairly affluent and middle class. The Great Depression hit the area hard, bankrupting black-owned businesses, but the neighborhood's worst enemy proved to be the neglectful and segregationist city government. Because black Chicagoans were restricted (unofficially) from renting and buying property outside of the "Black Belt," rents were actually higher in the neighborhood's run-down, ill-maintained buildings, owned by white absentee landlords, than in the adjacent, wealthy, white neighborhoods. In 1941 and the city built the infamous and gigantic Ida B Wells housing projects in Bronzeville, which produced devastating and unintended results. Because of segregation, many low-income African-Americans were unable to find housing anywhere else and the projects quickly became overcrowded, while crime and urban blight expanded throughout the neighborhood. | |
| − | + | Today and the neighborhood is seeing major community-driven revitalization efforts, mostly by wealthy and entrepreneurial African-Americans who value the neighborhood's historic importance. Historic clubs are reopening, and there are a handful of nice [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-coffee-tea/ coffee] shops and restaurants. More so than the present, however and the principal attraction remains the neighborhood's rich history. As a rule and the revitalization efforts have not extended below 47th Street or west of the Dan Ryan Expressway into the Washington Park and Fuller Park neighborhoods, which remain very blighted, with an extraordinary amount of vacant lots and the highest violent crime levels in the city. Unfortunately, this means that 47th Street, which has some major draws, can be a little edgy after dark. But don't worry about Washington Park the park (as opposed to the neighborhood) — it's perfectly safe during the day. | |
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===Tourist information=== | ===Tourist information=== | ||
| − | * Bronzeville Visitor Information Center | + | * Bronzeville Visitor Information Center 3501 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Ste 1 in the old Supreme Life Building ☎ +1-773-373-2842 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2PM, and by appointment A The Bronzeville Visitor Information Center seeks to provide visitors with orientation and offers tours, exhibits, and a small gift from your country shop. |
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===Travel by train to {{FULLPAGENAME}}=== | ===Travel by train to {{FULLPAGENAME}}=== | ||
| − | The best way to reach Bronzeville by public transport is definitely the CTA '''Green Line''', which runs along State and Indiana, with key stops at 35-Bronzeville-IIT, 43rd St, 47th | + | The best way to reach Bronzeville by public transport is definitely the CTA '''Green Line''', which runs along State and [[Indiana]], with key stops at 35-Bronzeville-IIT, 43rd St, 47th Street (Jackson), and Garfield (Jackson). The '''Red Line''' runs along Bronzeville's western border by the Dan Ryan Espressway — a bit further away from most Bronzeville attractions, but convenient nonetheless. |
The '''Metra Main Line''' has a stop at 27th St, which is near the "Walk of Fame" and Michael Reese Hospital, but not near much else. | The '''Metra Main Line''' has a stop at 27th St, which is near the "Walk of Fame" and Michael Reese Hospital, but not near much else. | ||
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| − | Many CTA bus lines travel throughout Bronzeville. A few key routes are the #4 and #3, which run north-south along Michigan Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr respectively and will take you to Bronzeville from Chicago/Loop|the Loop. The #55 Garfield route is useful for travel between Bronzeville and Chicago/Southwest Side#By plane|Midway Airport, in the Chicago/Southwest Side|Southwest Side. | + | Many CTA bus lines travel throughout Bronzeville. A few key routes are the #4 and #3, which run north-south along Michigan Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr respectively and will take you to Bronzeville from [[Chicago]]/Loop|the Loop. The #55 Garfield route is useful for travel between Bronzeville and [[Chicago]]/Southwest Side#By plane|Midway Airport, in the Chicago/Southwest Side|Southwest Side. |
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===By car=== | ===By car=== | ||
| − | Bronzeville is one of the few neighborhoods close to the Chicago center that is actually best seen by car. Free on-street parking is in ample supply pretty much everywhere throughout the neighborhood — owing to the relatively low population density of the neighborhood. There are many exits leading into Bronzeville from the '''Dan Ryan Expressway''', although you might enjoy the ride better if you take a more northerly exit (like 35th or 31st Streets) and then explore the area from Martin Luther King Drive — some of the areas further south around the expressway are a bit run down. If coming from the Chicago/Loop|Loop | + | Bronzeville is one of the few neighborhoods close to the Chicago center that is actually best seen by car. Free on-street parking is in ample supply pretty much everywhere throughout the neighborhood — owing to the relatively low population density of the neighborhood. There are many exits leading into Bronzeville from the '''Dan Ryan Expressway''', although you might enjoy the ride better if you take a more northerly exit (like 35th or 31st Streets) and then explore the area from Martin Luther King Drive — some of the areas further south around the expressway are a bit run down. If coming from the Chicago/Loop|Loop and the best way is probably to just head south on Martin Luther King Drive, which serves as the main drag for most of the neighborhood. |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
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The following buildings are the city-designated, remaining monuments from Bronzeville's golden age, from the "Black Metropolis" city within a city where blacks could find employment serving their own community. | The following buildings are the city-designated, remaining monuments from Bronzeville's golden age, from the "Black Metropolis" city within a city where blacks could find employment serving their own community. | ||
| − | * Chicago Bee Building 3647-3655 | + | * Chicago Bee Building 3647-3655 South State Street 41.828039, -87.626183 ☎ +1-312-747-6872 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 8PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM Free Chicago Bee Building The home of the ''Chicago Bee'' newspaper, which was founded by Anthony Overton to promote black businesses and issues. The art deco building has an elegant terra cotta façade and today houses the Chicago Bee Branch Library. |
| − | * Chicago Defender Building 3435 | + | * Chicago Defender Building 3435 South Indiana Ave 41.8319, -87.6215 Chicago Defender Building =20070601 Chicago Defender Building (3) Built in 1899 as a Yahudi synagogue, this building housed the ''Chicago Defender'' (the nation's foremost African-American newspaper through World War I) from 1920-1960. The ''Chicago Defender'' published works by Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks, and is largely credited for starting the Great Migration in its exhortations to southern blacks to move to the North for greater economic opportunities and freedom. The building is oddly vacant and neglected at present and may be available for sale. |
| − | * Eighth Regiment Armory - Bronzeville Military Academy | 3533 | + | * Eighth Regiment Armory - Bronzeville Military Academy | 3533 South Giles Ave 41.830686, -87.619344 ☎ +1-773-534-9750 Eighth Regiment Armory (Chicago) This was the first armory for an African-American regiment, serving the "Fighting 8th," which fought in the Spanish-American War and served with distinction in World War I. After years of disuse, this grandiose building has been restored and now houses the nation's first public college-prep military school, which is unfortunately not open for visitors. |
| − | * Overton Hygienic Building 3619-27 | + | * Overton Hygienic Building 3619-27 South State Street 41.828, -87.6262 Overton Hygienic Building -QQQ8000 Built by the wildly successful African-American entrepreneur Anthony Overton to house the headquarters of his nation-wide cosmetics franchise. The building housed several of his other businesses, including Victory Life Insurance Company and Douglass National Bank, America's first national African-American bank. The building is now owned by the Mid-South Planning and Development Commission. Just across the street from the now demolished, notorious Robert Taylor Homes and the formerly beautiful art-deco building is in a sad state of disrepair. |
| − | * Sunset Cafe - Ace Meyers Hardware Store | 315 E 35th | + | * Sunset Cafe - Ace Meyers Hardware Store | 315 E 35th Street 41.8309, -87.6186 ☎ +1-312-225-5687 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 2PM Sunset Cafe Countless jazz legends played at this legendary jazz club, including: Bix Beiderbecke, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Earl Hines, Fletcher Henderson, Count Basie, and of course, Louis Armstrong. The club was run by unsavory mafia types and the musicians often had no choice but to keep playing here! Disjointed as it may be and the legendary club no longer exists and the building houses a hardware store. Nonetheless and the Sunset Cafe is Chicago's'''number one jazz history site''' and should not be missed by anyone traveling along The Jazz Track. There has been talk of resurrecting the club, but plans remain embryonic. Feel free to stop in if you'd like — the owner is used to all sorts of foreign jazz aficionados wandering in. |
| − | * Supreme Life Building 3501 | + | * Supreme Life Building 3501 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.8309, -87.6167 Supreme Life Building - Built to house the first African-American insurance company, which was one of the few Black Metropolis businesses to survive the Great Depression. The building houses the Bronzeville Visitor Information Center (see below) and is finally undergoing a proper restoration which will restore the 1920 classical façade. |
| − | * Unity Hall 3140 | + | * Unity Hall 3140 South Indiana Ave 41.8378, -87.6225 Unity Hall - Built in 1887 to house a Yahudi social organization, this building became famous as the headquarters of the Peoples Movement Club, founded by Oscar Stanton De Priest (1871-1951) and the first African-American on Chicago's City Council and the first northern black delegate to the [[United States of America|US]] House of Representatives. |
| − | * Victory Monument E 35th | + | * Victory Monument E 35th Street and South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.830722, -87.617139 Victory Monument (Chicago) - Victory Monument Chicago - This monument was built in 1928 to honor the service of the African-American Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard in [[France]] during World War I. |
| − | * Wabash Avenue YMCA 3763 | + | * Wabash Avenue YMCA 3763 South Wabash Ave 41.825833, -87.624722 ☎ +1-773-285-0020 Free Wabash Avenue YMCA Bronzeville's YMCA, housed in a huge 1913 brown-pressed brick building, was a major social and cultural center for the neighborhood in its heyday, providing job training and housing for recent arrivals in addition to its more common functions. A painstaking restoration was completed in 2000 and the YMCA is again open to the community. |
===Other sights=== | ===Other sights=== | ||
| − | + | 20070601 Wells House (2) - Ida B Wells' Home | |
| − | * DuSable Museum of African-American History | + | * DuSable Museum of African-American History 740 E 56th Pl 41.7921, -87.6073 in Washington Park, just across Cottage Grove Ave from the Univ of Chicago ☎ +1-773-947-0600 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM $10, $7 students/seniors, $3 children 6-11, free for children under 6; free for everyone on Sunday DuSable Museum of African American History The DuSable Museum Chicago's museum of African-American history is named after the first settler of [[Chicago]], a Haitian named Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. The museum often has excellent and moving temporary exhibits. |
| − | * Ida B. Wells House | + | * Ida B. Wells House 3624 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.829714, -87.617506 Ida B. Wells-Barnett House =20070601 Wells House (2) - The home of Ida B Wells, prominent African-American civil rights activist and suffragette, founder of the Black Women's movement, and founding member of the NAACP, lived here from 1919–1929. Today it is a private residence and is closed to the public. |
| − | * Illinois Institute of Technology 3300 | + | * Illinois Institute of Technology 3300 South Federal Street 41.835, -87.628333 ☎ +1-312-567-3000 - Illinois Institute of Technology Academic Campus |
| − | * S.R. Crown Hall 3360 | + | * S.R. Crown Hall 3360 South State Street 41.83318, -87.62729 ☎ +1-312-567-3104 (IIT Public Relations) Opening Hours: Locked on weekends, tours available by appointment S. R. Crown Hall - Crown Hall Entrance 060514 A major architectural landmark designed by Mies van der Rohe. |
| − | * McCormick Tribune Campus Center | + | * McCormick Tribune Campus Center 3201 South State Street 41.8357, -87.6258 McCormick Tribune Campus Center MTCCfront Another, newer, architectural landmark, distinguished by the wild L tunnel on top - the first building in the [[United States of America|US]] by Rem Koolhaas. |
| − | * King Drive Gateway | | + | * King Drive Gateway | South Martin Luther King Jr Dr between 24th Street & 35th Street 41.8384, -87.6173 A 1½-mile stretch of Martin Luther King Jr Dr full of plaques and monuments to the neighborhood's culture and history. Highlights include Alison Saar's statue at 24th St, "Monument to the Great Northern Migration," and at the 35th Street intersection, Gregg LeFevre's 14 ft bronze map of the neighborhood's history and the "Victory Monument" to the African-American 8th Regiment of the Illinois State Guard (which served in [[France]] during World War I). Also, look for Geraldine McCullough's "Walk of Fame," a public art installation spread throughout the median and sidewalks along the boulevard, decorated with plaques bearing the names of Bronzeville's numerous famous residents. Keep an eye out for the public benches, also designed by local artists, which range from the subtly interesting to the wildly fantastic. Since it's more than a mile long, taking a "King Drive Gateway walk" isn't really practical—it's not meant to be seen in one visit, so just check out the main sites and appreciate what you do catch. |
| − | * South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) | + | * South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) 3831 South Michigan Ave 41.82460, -87.62270 ☎ +1-773-373-1026 Opening Hours: W-F noon-5PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM South Side Community Art Center 68471 A community arts center open since 1940, which was for long the only place around where minority artists could exhibit there work. Today and the center's gallery (free and open to the public) focuses primarily on African-American art, especially art related to the South Side. The arts center also features occasional poetry readings. |
| − | * Stephen A Douglas Tomb and Memorial | + | * Stephen A Douglas Tomb and Memorial 636 E 35th Street 41.831647, -87.608456 ☎ +1-312-744-6630 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily Stephen A. Douglas Tomb Stephen Arnold Douglas tomb A 46 ft tall column marks the mausoleum of one of the most prominent senators in US history (a prominent resident from whom the Douglas neighborhood gets its name), who ran and lost against Abraham Lincoln for the [[United States of America|US]] presidency in a race where debate over slavery dominated the discussion. |
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| − | The one activity offering in which Bronzeville excels is anything involving a big open field — If you are in the center of Washington Park tossing a football around or just lying in the grass | + | The one activity offering in which Bronzeville excels is anything involving a big open field — If you are in the center of Washington Park tossing a football around or just lying in the grass and the big city feels miles away. |
| − | * 31st | + | * 31st Street Beach - Margaret Burroughs Beach| 3100 South Lake Shore Dr 41.8390, -87.6062 Opening Hours: Summers: 9AM Monday - 9:30PM While small, 31st Street Beach is one of the nicest places for a swim on the South Side. It's muslim-friendly, never crowded, and always has stunning views of the Chicago skyline guide|Chicago skyline. |
| − | * Fuller Park | 331 E 45th | + | * Fuller Park | 331 E 45th Street 41.8114, -87.6345 ☎ +1-312-747-6144 - Some very serious basketball players hit the pavement here on weekends and the courts are worth a visit to watch the local players, but keep in mind that the park is in one of Chicago's roughest areas. |
| − | * Harold Washington Cultural Center | + | * Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.8093, -87.6161 ☎ +1-773-373-1900 Harold Washington Cultural Center =20070511 Harold Washington Cultual Center This major Bronzeville landmark is a performance venue showing movies, live jazz, blues, and more. |
| − | * Washington Park 41.795833, -87.611111 Washington Park (Chicago park) | + | * Washington Park 41.795833, -87.611111 Washington Park (Chicago park) A very big park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The park has big open fields, which host numerous festivals, sporting events, and performances throughout the summer. Be sure to check out the DuSable Museum of African-American History and the "Fountain of Time" sculpture. |
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| − | Bronzeville has been an excellent spot to shop for African-American-related books and art. There are other similar galleries and bookstores throughout the South Side, but the best are here. Most of them were lost in a fire at the 47th | + | Bronzeville has been an excellent spot to shop for African-American-related [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-industry-books/ Books] and art. There are other similar galleries and bookstores throughout the South Side, but the best are here. Most of them were lost in a fire at the 47th Street Marketplace, but hopefully rebuilding will allow them to reopen. |
| − | * Gallery Guichard | + | * Gallery Guichard - 436 E 47th Street 41.80960, -87.61475 ☎ +1-773-791-7003 Opening Hours: Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Friday 1pm - 5pm Saturday 12pm - 3pm A Bronzeville art gallery dealing in fine art, especially related to Africa and the African diaspora as well as multicultural art from around the world. Contact Gallery Guichard to visit the gallery and experience fine art exhibitions held every 2 to 3 months. |
| − | * Sugar Hill | | + | * Sugar Hill | 517 E 47th Street 41.80929, -87.61310 ☎ +1-773-855-2092 Opening from Monday to Saturday noon-7PM, Sunday noon-5PM A boutique trendy enough to stand out a bit on E 47th St, and definitely one worth a stop for sneakers and tees. |
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S.R. Crown Hall - IIT's S.R. Crown Hall by Mies van der Rohe | S.R. Crown Hall - IIT's S.R. Crown Hall by Mies van der Rohe | ||
| − | For a long time, this area's restaurant selection has been poor, aside from a bunch of tasty fast-food take-out joints. | + | For a long time, this area's restaurant selection has been poor, aside from a bunch of tasty fast-food take-out joints. Thit is changing, though. |
| − | * Alice's Bar-B-Que | + | * Alice's Bar-B-Que 65 E 43rd Street 41.81639, -87.62341 ☎ +1-773-924-3843 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30AM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 5AM, Sunday 2PM Monday - 2AM $5-12 Open very late and offering some of the best cue in the city, Alice's would be a great take-out stop if there were fewer people inside bumming for money. Ignore them, though, and you'll be treated to a fantastic meal. |
| − | * Harold's Chicken Shack NA, NA $2–5 Harold's Chicken Shack The great South Side fried chicken chain is cheap, | + | * Harold's Chicken Shack NA, NA $2–5 Harold's Chicken Shack The great South Side fried [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken] chain is cheap, a little dirty, and always delicious. Harold's was born right near here on 47th street, by the way, in north Chicago/Hyde Park|Kenwood, although the original location (at Greenwood) closed long ago. |
| − | * #40 | + | * #40 307 E 55th Street 41.79373, -87.61864 ☎ +1-773-373-9016 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 3AM daily |
| − | * #7 | 108 E 47th | + | * #7 | 108 E 47th Street 41.80942, -87.62230 ☎ +1-773-285-8362 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 3AM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 4AM |
| − | * Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles - Rosscoe's - 3947 | + | * Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles - Rosscoe's - 3947 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.8224, -87.6165 ☎ +1-773-536-3300 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 9PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 11PM $10-15 A great little place serving all sorts of different combinations of, as you might expect, [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-chicken-meat/ Chicken] and waffles, as well as your standard soul food menu, expertly executed. The neighborhood is underserved by such nice establishments, though, and given the small space that means there's a significant wait to be seated virtually any time of the week. Oh, and the extra "s" in Rosscoe's is to forestall lawsuits from the Los Angeles chain. The pretty building the place inhabits was a hotel back in the days when blacks could not stay at "white hotels" around the town, so this one played host to some big African-American celebrities, including local Muhammad Ali. |
| − | * Ms Biscuit | 5431 | + | * Ms Biscuit | 5431 South Wabash Ave 41.7955, -87.6238 ☎ +1 202 268-8088 Opening Hours: 5AM Monday - 2PM daily $4-10 A great soul food breakfast spot, where the biscuits can't be missed and the pancakes are delicious. It's in a dicey area, but you should have no trouble parking right in front, and the place itself is friendly, bright, and cheery. And the food is really heads and shoulders above the competition throughout much of the South Side. |
| − | * Pearl's Place | | + | * Pearl's Place | 3901 South Michigan Ave 41.82359, -87.62294 ☎ +1-773-285-1700 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday - Sunday 8AM Monday - 8PM $6-15, brunch buffet: $12 A nice sit-down soul food eatery in the heart of Bronzeville and adorned with pictures of famous historical Bronzeville residents (and adjacent to the Amber Inn). Brunch/breakfast is where they really shine, with famous [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sausages/ Sausages],Belgian waffles, and of course sweet potato pie. Very friendly staff. |
| − | 47th | + | 47th Street was once the blues capital of the world. That was before the 1968 riots — now aside from the promotional statues and commemorative signs and the once legendary strip is now full of shuttered buildings and looks a bit like it got hit by a tornado. Nightlife offerings remain fairly limited, but the area around 47th Street has a few gems as the neighborhood is making a comeback. |
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| − | * Jokes and Notes | | + | * Jokes and Notes | 4641 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr ☎ +1-773-373-3390 Opening Hours: showtimes: W-Thursday7:30PM, F-Sa 8PM & 10:30PM, Sunday 4PM W-ThursdaySunday $10, Friday Saturday $20; 2-drink minimum A small and cozy comedy/smooth jazz club primarily featuring African-American stand-up comedians. |
Jokes and Notes is a bit more expensive, but often well worth the cover — it is as hip as a comedy club can get and some big names (like Dave Chappelle) pop in unexpectedly.--> | Jokes and Notes is a bit more expensive, but often well worth the cover — it is as hip as a comedy club can get and some big names (like Dave Chappelle) pop in unexpectedly.--> | ||
| − | * Room 43 | | + | * Room 43 | 1043 E 43rd Street 41.81675, -87.60014 ☎ +1-773-285-2222, +1-773-265-6197 Opening Hours: Sunday 7:30PM Monday - 11:30PM Cover: $10, $5 w/ student ID The Hyde Park Jazz Society's'''Sunday Jazz''' has moved north out of Hyde Park to a little known bar/venue, which is a small, more intimate space. The performances are going strong, and the laid back Hyde Park crowd makes for great company. Drinks and food are served throughout the performances. |
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| − | If you are visiting Chicago and have a strong interest in Bronzeville, you may want to stay here, as the lodgings are far cheaper than those you would find Chicago/Near North|downtown. The cheapest options are not the nicest, but bargains are there to be had. The downside, of course, is that you may find yourself taking a lot of taxis back and forth from the | + | If you are visiting Chicago and have a strong interest in Bronzeville, you may want to stay here, as the lodgings are far cheaper than those you would find Chicago/Near North|downtown. The cheapest options are not the nicest, but bargains are there to be had. The downside, of course, is that you may find yourself taking a lot of taxis back and forth from the downtown. |
| − | * Amber Inn | + | * Amber Inn - 3901 South Michigan Ave 41.81128, -87.62248 ☎ +1-773-285-1000 $110 115-room hotel. One of the few nice places to stay in the area. Much cheaper and infinitely less pretentious than the big hotels downtown, with a fine, southern Sunday brunch. Just off I-90. |
| − | * South Loop Hotel | + | * South Loop Hotel 11 West 26th Street 41.84538, -87.62721 ☎ +1-312-225-7000 $90–120 A really nice, mid-range hotel on the border of the Chicago/Near South|Near South, quite close to downtown. It's most convenient to [[Chicago]]/Bridgeport-Chinatown|Chinatown, as well as the Cermak-Chinatown L station, two blocks away. Gym, business center, free parking (!), sports bar, and an on-site restaurant. |
| − | * Welcome Manor Inn | + | * Welcome Manor Inn 4563 South Michigan Ave 41.81128, -87.62248 ☎ +1-312-493-2953 $139–165 Located in an old, rehabbed, ft[sup2[/sup 7,000 Victorian mansion, thit is a very nice luxury option at a great value for anyone interested in staying in Bronzeville. In fact, this Bed & Breakfast is probably alone reason enough to come to Bronzeville, as it is one of America's few black-owned inns. The five really beautiful rooms/suites, with optional fireplaces and jacuzzis, are dedicated to important figures from African-American history, and the owners take pride in setting up tours and helping guests explore the neighborhood. Without a doubt, thit is ''the'' place to stay in Bronzeville, even if its location is a little off the beaten path. If you have a car, it's also just a great value for the city, as they have both garage parking and unrestricted and easily available on-street parking, making it really convenient to Bridgeport, Hyde Park, and the Loop. Breakfast served daily and available to walk-ins by reservation. |
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| − | * Chicago Bee Library 3647-3655 | + | * Chicago Bee Library 3647-3655 South State Street GPS 41.82801, -87.62594 ☎ +1-312-747-6872 Opening Hours: Monday West noon-8PM, Tuesday Thursday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM A |
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| + | * Hall Library | 4801 South Michigan Ave 41.80713, -87.62223 ☎ +1-312-747-2541 Opening Hours: Monday West 10AM Monday - 6PM, Tuesday Thursday noon-8PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM | ||
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* Chicago's Museum Campus in the Chicago/Near South|Near South is a short ride by cab or on the Red and Green Lines from Bronzeville; just beyond is the downtown Chicago/Loop|Loop neighborhood. | * Chicago's Museum Campus in the Chicago/Near South|Near South is a short ride by cab or on the Red and Green Lines from Bronzeville; just beyond is the downtown Chicago/Loop|Loop neighborhood. | ||
| − | * Bronzeville's history is inextricably linked with the wealthier neighborhoods in and around Chicago/Hyde Park|Hyde Park to the east, which have a lot to see, including the University of Chicago, numerous mansions, great bookstores, and several great museums. | + | * Bronzeville's history is inextricably linked with the wealthier neighborhoods in and around Chicago/Hyde Park|Hyde Park to the east, which have a lot to see, including the University of [[Chicago]], numerous mansions, great bookstores, and several great museums. |
* Bronzeville is where Chicago's African-American history was made, Chicago/Chatham-South Shore|Chatham-South Shore is where Chicago's African-American history comes to eat. Martin Luther King's favorite diner, Jesse Owens' gravestone, Harold Washington's old house, and the Obama's wedding reception hall are all here, as are some ''incredible'' blues clubs. | * Bronzeville is where Chicago's African-American history was made, Chicago/Chatham-South Shore|Chatham-South Shore is where Chicago's African-American history comes to eat. Martin Luther King's favorite diner, Jesse Owens' gravestone, Harold Washington's old house, and the Obama's wedding reception hall are all here, as are some ''incredible'' blues clubs. | ||
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Bronzeville the Black Metropolis, is a gateway of Chicago#African-American history|African-American History on Chicago's South Side, just miles south of downtown. Gwendolyn Brooks published poetry in the Chicago Defender, Andrew Rube Foster created Negro League Baseball, and Louis Armstrong kept his trumpet singing at the Sunset Cafe to keep Al Capone off his back. Long in disrepair and the neighborhood is coming back, with new residents refurbishing historic homes, and with new dining and dining scenes beginning to take root.
Contents
- 1 Chicago/Bronzeville Halal Travel Guide
- 2 How to travel to Chicago/Bronzeville
- 3 What to See
- 4 Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chicago/Bronzeville
- 5 Shopping in Chicago/Bronzeville
- 6 Halal Restaurants
- 7 eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chicago/Bronzeville
- 8 Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Chicago/Bronzeville
- 9 Muslim Friendly Hotels
- 10 Internet & Phones
- 11 News & References
- 12 More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chicago/Bronzeville
Chicago/Bronzeville Halal Travel Guide
Bronzeville grafitti - A Bronzeville graffiti mural under the L
Bronzeville was the site of Chicago's version of the Harlem Renaissance, and was home to many famous African-Americans, including Gwendolyn Brooks, Richard Wright, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Coleman, Ida B Wells, Andrew Foster, and many more. The neighborhood was from the 1920s to the 1940s one of the premiere centers of African-American culture and was fairly affluent and middle class. The Great Depression hit the area hard, bankrupting black-owned businesses, but the neighborhood's worst enemy proved to be the neglectful and segregationist city government. Because black Chicagoans were restricted (unofficially) from renting and buying property outside of the "Black Belt," rents were actually higher in the neighborhood's run-down, ill-maintained buildings, owned by white absentee landlords, than in the adjacent, wealthy, white neighborhoods. In 1941 and the city built the infamous and gigantic Ida B Wells housing projects in Bronzeville, which produced devastating and unintended results. Because of segregation, many low-income African-Americans were unable to find housing anywhere else and the projects quickly became overcrowded, while crime and urban blight expanded throughout the neighborhood.
Today and the neighborhood is seeing major community-driven revitalization efforts, mostly by wealthy and entrepreneurial African-Americans who value the neighborhood's historic importance. Historic clubs are reopening, and there are a handful of nice coffee shops and restaurants. More so than the present, however and the principal attraction remains the neighborhood's rich history. As a rule and the revitalization efforts have not extended below 47th Street or west of the Dan Ryan Expressway into the Washington Park and Fuller Park neighborhoods, which remain very blighted, with an extraordinary amount of vacant lots and the highest violent crime levels in the city. Unfortunately, this means that 47th Street, which has some major draws, can be a little edgy after dark. But don't worry about Washington Park the park (as opposed to the neighborhood) — it's perfectly safe during the day.
Tourist information
- Bronzeville Visitor Information Center 3501 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Ste 1 in the old Supreme Life Building ☎ +1-773-373-2842 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2PM, and by appointment A The Bronzeville Visitor Information Center seeks to provide visitors with orientation and offers tours, exhibits, and a small gift from your country shop.
How to travel to Chicago/Bronzeville
Bronzeville - Bronzeville street map
Travel by train to Chicago/Bronzeville
The best way to reach Bronzeville by public transport is definitely the CTA Green Line, which runs along State and Indiana, with key stops at 35-Bronzeville-IIT, 43rd St, 47th Street (Jackson), and Garfield (Jackson). The Red Line runs along Bronzeville's western border by the Dan Ryan Espressway — a bit further away from most Bronzeville attractions, but convenient nonetheless.
The Metra Main Line has a stop at 27th St, which is near the "Walk of Fame" and Michael Reese Hospital, but not near much else.
Travel on a Bus in Chicago/Bronzeville
Many CTA bus lines travel throughout Bronzeville. A few key routes are the #4 and #3, which run north-south along Michigan Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr respectively and will take you to Bronzeville from Chicago/Loop|the Loop. The #55 Garfield route is useful for travel between Bronzeville and Chicago/Southwest Side#By plane|Midway Airport, in the Chicago/Southwest Side|Southwest Side.
By car
Bronzeville is one of the few neighborhoods close to the Chicago center that is actually best seen by car. Free on-street parking is in ample supply pretty much everywhere throughout the neighborhood — owing to the relatively low population density of the neighborhood. There are many exits leading into Bronzeville from the Dan Ryan Expressway, although you might enjoy the ride better if you take a more northerly exit (like 35th or 31st Streets) and then explore the area from Martin Luther King Drive — some of the areas further south around the expressway are a bit run down. If coming from the Chicago/Loop|Loop and the best way is probably to just head south on Martin Luther King Drive, which serves as the main drag for most of the neighborhood.
What to See
20070601 Victory Monument (7) - Victory Monument on the Walk of Fame
Black Metropolis monuments
The following buildings are the city-designated, remaining monuments from Bronzeville's golden age, from the "Black Metropolis" city within a city where blacks could find employment serving their own community.
- Chicago Bee Building 3647-3655 South State Street 41.828039, -87.626183 ☎ +1-312-747-6872 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 8PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM Free Chicago Bee Building The home of the Chicago Bee newspaper, which was founded by Anthony Overton to promote black businesses and issues. The art deco building has an elegant terra cotta façade and today houses the Chicago Bee Branch Library.
- Chicago Defender Building 3435 South Indiana Ave 41.8319, -87.6215 Chicago Defender Building =20070601 Chicago Defender Building (3) Built in 1899 as a Yahudi synagogue, this building housed the Chicago Defender (the nation's foremost African-American newspaper through World War I) from 1920-1960. The Chicago Defender published works by Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks, and is largely credited for starting the Great Migration in its exhortations to southern blacks to move to the North for greater economic opportunities and freedom. The building is oddly vacant and neglected at present and may be available for sale.
- Eighth Regiment Armory - Bronzeville Military Academy | 3533 South Giles Ave 41.830686, -87.619344 ☎ +1-773-534-9750 Eighth Regiment Armory (Chicago) This was the first armory for an African-American regiment, serving the "Fighting 8th," which fought in the Spanish-American War and served with distinction in World War I. After years of disuse, this grandiose building has been restored and now houses the nation's first public college-prep military school, which is unfortunately not open for visitors.
- Overton Hygienic Building 3619-27 South State Street 41.828, -87.6262 Overton Hygienic Building -QQQ8000 Built by the wildly successful African-American entrepreneur Anthony Overton to house the headquarters of his nation-wide cosmetics franchise. The building housed several of his other businesses, including Victory Life Insurance Company and Douglass National Bank, America's first national African-American bank. The building is now owned by the Mid-South Planning and Development Commission. Just across the street from the now demolished, notorious Robert Taylor Homes and the formerly beautiful art-deco building is in a sad state of disrepair.
- Sunset Cafe - Ace Meyers Hardware Store | 315 E 35th Street 41.8309, -87.6186 ☎ +1-312-225-5687 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 2PM Sunset Cafe Countless jazz legends played at this legendary jazz club, including: Bix Beiderbecke, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Earl Hines, Fletcher Henderson, Count Basie, and of course, Louis Armstrong. The club was run by unsavory mafia types and the musicians often had no choice but to keep playing here! Disjointed as it may be and the legendary club no longer exists and the building houses a hardware store. Nonetheless and the Sunset Cafe is Chicago'snumber one jazz history site and should not be missed by anyone traveling along The Jazz Track. There has been talk of resurrecting the club, but plans remain embryonic. Feel free to stop in if you'd like — the owner is used to all sorts of foreign jazz aficionados wandering in.
- Supreme Life Building 3501 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.8309, -87.6167 Supreme Life Building - Built to house the first African-American insurance company, which was one of the few Black Metropolis businesses to survive the Great Depression. The building houses the Bronzeville Visitor Information Center (see below) and is finally undergoing a proper restoration which will restore the 1920 classical façade.
- Unity Hall 3140 South Indiana Ave 41.8378, -87.6225 Unity Hall - Built in 1887 to house a Yahudi social organization, this building became famous as the headquarters of the Peoples Movement Club, founded by Oscar Stanton De Priest (1871-1951) and the first African-American on Chicago's City Council and the first northern black delegate to the US House of Representatives.
- Victory Monument E 35th Street and South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.830722, -87.617139 Victory Monument (Chicago) - Victory Monument Chicago - This monument was built in 1928 to honor the service of the African-American Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard in France during World War I.
- Wabash Avenue YMCA 3763 South Wabash Ave 41.825833, -87.624722 ☎ +1-773-285-0020 Free Wabash Avenue YMCA Bronzeville's YMCA, housed in a huge 1913 brown-pressed brick building, was a major social and cultural center for the neighborhood in its heyday, providing job training and housing for recent arrivals in addition to its more common functions. A painstaking restoration was completed in 2000 and the YMCA is again open to the community.
Other sights
20070601 Wells House (2) - Ida B Wells' Home
- DuSable Museum of African-American History 740 E 56th Pl 41.7921, -87.6073 in Washington Park, just across Cottage Grove Ave from the Univ of Chicago ☎ +1-773-947-0600 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM $10, $7 students/seniors, $3 children 6-11, free for children under 6; free for everyone on Sunday DuSable Museum of African American History The DuSable Museum Chicago's museum of African-American history is named after the first settler of Chicago, a Haitian named Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. The museum often has excellent and moving temporary exhibits.
- Ida B. Wells House 3624 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.829714, -87.617506 Ida B. Wells-Barnett House =20070601 Wells House (2) - The home of Ida B Wells, prominent African-American civil rights activist and suffragette, founder of the Black Women's movement, and founding member of the NAACP, lived here from 1919–1929. Today it is a private residence and is closed to the public.
- Illinois Institute of Technology 3300 South Federal Street 41.835, -87.628333 ☎ +1-312-567-3000 - Illinois Institute of Technology Academic Campus
- S.R. Crown Hall 3360 South State Street 41.83318, -87.62729 ☎ +1-312-567-3104 (IIT Public Relations) Opening Hours: Locked on weekends, tours available by appointment S. R. Crown Hall - Crown Hall Entrance 060514 A major architectural landmark designed by Mies van der Rohe.
- McCormick Tribune Campus Center 3201 South State Street 41.8357, -87.6258 McCormick Tribune Campus Center MTCCfront Another, newer, architectural landmark, distinguished by the wild L tunnel on top - the first building in the US by Rem Koolhaas.
- King Drive Gateway | South Martin Luther King Jr Dr between 24th Street & 35th Street 41.8384, -87.6173 A 1½-mile stretch of Martin Luther King Jr Dr full of plaques and monuments to the neighborhood's culture and history. Highlights include Alison Saar's statue at 24th St, "Monument to the Great Northern Migration," and at the 35th Street intersection, Gregg LeFevre's 14 ft bronze map of the neighborhood's history and the "Victory Monument" to the African-American 8th Regiment of the Illinois State Guard (which served in France during World War I). Also, look for Geraldine McCullough's "Walk of Fame," a public art installation spread throughout the median and sidewalks along the boulevard, decorated with plaques bearing the names of Bronzeville's numerous famous residents. Keep an eye out for the public benches, also designed by local artists, which range from the subtly interesting to the wildly fantastic. Since it's more than a mile long, taking a "King Drive Gateway walk" isn't really practical—it's not meant to be seen in one visit, so just check out the main sites and appreciate what you do catch.
- South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) 3831 South Michigan Ave 41.82460, -87.62270 ☎ +1-773-373-1026 Opening Hours: W-F noon-5PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM South Side Community Art Center 68471 A community arts center open since 1940, which was for long the only place around where minority artists could exhibit there work. Today and the center's gallery (free and open to the public) focuses primarily on African-American art, especially art related to the South Side. The arts center also features occasional poetry readings.
- Stephen A Douglas Tomb and Memorial 636 E 35th Street 41.831647, -87.608456 ☎ +1-312-744-6630 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily Stephen A. Douglas Tomb Stephen Arnold Douglas tomb A 46 ft tall column marks the mausoleum of one of the most prominent senators in US history (a prominent resident from whom the Douglas neighborhood gets its name), who ran and lost against Abraham Lincoln for the US presidency in a race where debate over slavery dominated the discussion.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chicago/Bronzeville
The one activity offering in which Bronzeville excels is anything involving a big open field — If you are in the center of Washington Park tossing a football around or just lying in the grass and the big city feels miles away.
- 31st Street Beach - Margaret Burroughs Beach| 3100 South Lake Shore Dr 41.8390, -87.6062 Opening Hours: Summers: 9AM Monday - 9:30PM While small, 31st Street Beach is one of the nicest places for a swim on the South Side. It's muslim-friendly, never crowded, and always has stunning views of the Chicago skyline guide|Chicago skyline.
- Fuller Park | 331 E 45th Street 41.8114, -87.6345 ☎ +1-312-747-6144 - Some very serious basketball players hit the pavement here on weekends and the courts are worth a visit to watch the local players, but keep in mind that the park is in one of Chicago's roughest areas.
- Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.8093, -87.6161 ☎ +1-773-373-1900 Harold Washington Cultural Center =20070511 Harold Washington Cultual Center This major Bronzeville landmark is a performance venue showing movies, live jazz, blues, and more.
- Washington Park 41.795833, -87.611111 Washington Park (Chicago park) A very big park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The park has big open fields, which host numerous festivals, sporting events, and performances throughout the summer. Be sure to check out the DuSable Museum of African-American History and the "Fountain of Time" sculpture.
Shopping in Chicago/Bronzeville
Bronzeville has been an excellent spot to shop for African-American-related Books and art. There are other similar galleries and bookstores throughout the South Side, but the best are here. Most of them were lost in a fire at the 47th Street Marketplace, but hopefully rebuilding will allow them to reopen.
- Gallery Guichard - 436 E 47th Street 41.80960, -87.61475 ☎ +1-773-791-7003 Opening Hours: Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Friday 1pm - 5pm Saturday 12pm - 3pm A Bronzeville art gallery dealing in fine art, especially related to Africa and the African diaspora as well as multicultural art from around the world. Contact Gallery Guichard to visit the gallery and experience fine art exhibitions held every 2 to 3 months.
- Sugar Hill | 517 E 47th Street 41.80929, -87.61310 ☎ +1-773-855-2092 Opening from Monday to Saturday noon-7PM, Sunday noon-5PM A boutique trendy enough to stand out a bit on E 47th St, and definitely one worth a stop for sneakers and tees.
Halal Restaurants
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S.R. Crown Hall - IIT's S.R. Crown Hall by Mies van der Rohe
For a long time, this area's restaurant selection has been poor, aside from a bunch of tasty fast-food take-out joints. Thit is changing, though.
- Alice's Bar-B-Que 65 E 43rd Street 41.81639, -87.62341 ☎ +1-773-924-3843 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30AM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 5AM, Sunday 2PM Monday - 2AM $5-12 Open very late and offering some of the best cue in the city, Alice's would be a great take-out stop if there were fewer people inside bumming for money. Ignore them, though, and you'll be treated to a fantastic meal.
- Harold's Chicken Shack NA, NA $2–5 Harold's Chicken Shack The great South Side fried Chicken chain is cheap, a little dirty, and always delicious. Harold's was born right near here on 47th street, by the way, in north Chicago/Hyde Park|Kenwood, although the original location (at Greenwood) closed long ago.
- #40 307 E 55th Street 41.79373, -87.61864 ☎ +1-773-373-9016 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 3AM daily
- #7 | 108 E 47th Street 41.80942, -87.62230 ☎ +1-773-285-8362 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 3AM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 4AM
- Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles - Rosscoe's - 3947 South Martin Luther King Jr Dr 41.8224, -87.6165 ☎ +1-773-536-3300 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 9PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 11PM $10-15 A great little place serving all sorts of different combinations of, as you might expect, Chicken and waffles, as well as your standard soul food menu, expertly executed. The neighborhood is underserved by such nice establishments, though, and given the small space that means there's a significant wait to be seated virtually any time of the week. Oh, and the extra "s" in Rosscoe's is to forestall lawsuits from the Los Angeles chain. The pretty building the place inhabits was a hotel back in the days when blacks could not stay at "white hotels" around the town, so this one played host to some big African-American celebrities, including local Muhammad Ali.
- Ms Biscuit | 5431 South Wabash Ave 41.7955, -87.6238 ☎ +1 202 268-8088 Opening Hours: 5AM Monday - 2PM daily $4-10 A great soul food breakfast spot, where the biscuits can't be missed and the pancakes are delicious. It's in a dicey area, but you should have no trouble parking right in front, and the place itself is friendly, bright, and cheery. And the food is really heads and shoulders above the competition throughout much of the South Side.
- Pearl's Place | 3901 South Michigan Ave 41.82359, -87.62294 ☎ +1-773-285-1700 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday - Sunday 8AM Monday - 8PM $6-15, brunch buffet: $12 A nice sit-down soul food eatery in the heart of Bronzeville and adorned with pictures of famous historical Bronzeville residents (and adjacent to the Amber Inn). Brunch/breakfast is where they really shine, with famous Sausages,Belgian waffles, and of course sweet potato pie. Very friendly staff.
47th Street was once the blues capital of the world. That was before the 1968 riots — now aside from the promotional statues and commemorative signs and the once legendary strip is now full of shuttered buildings and looks a bit like it got hit by a tornado. Nightlife offerings remain fairly limited, but the area around 47th Street has a few gems as the neighborhood is making a comeback.
- Room 43 | 1043 E 43rd Street 41.81675, -87.60014 ☎ +1-773-285-2222, +1-773-265-6197 Opening Hours: Sunday 7:30PM Monday - 11:30PM Cover: $10, $5 w/ student ID The Hyde Park Jazz Society'sSunday Jazz has moved north out of Hyde Park to a little known bar/venue, which is a small, more intimate space. The performances are going strong, and the laid back Hyde Park crowd makes for great company. Drinks and food are served throughout the performances.
eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chicago/Bronzeville
Chicago/Bronzeville - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Chicago/Bronzeville, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chicago/Bronzeville. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Chicago/Bronzeville and its surrounding regions.
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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Chicago/Bronzeville. Key components include:
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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Chicago/Bronzeville ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.
For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Chicago/Bronzeville. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.
If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Chicago/Bronzeville, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.
For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Chicago/Bronzeville are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io
Muslim Friendly Hotels
If you are visiting Chicago and have a strong interest in Bronzeville, you may want to stay here, as the lodgings are far cheaper than those you would find Chicago/Near North|downtown. The cheapest options are not the nicest, but bargains are there to be had. The downside, of course, is that you may find yourself taking a lot of taxis back and forth from the downtown.
- Amber Inn - 3901 South Michigan Ave 41.81128, -87.62248 ☎ +1-773-285-1000 $110 115-room hotel. One of the few nice places to stay in the area. Much cheaper and infinitely less pretentious than the big hotels downtown, with a fine, southern Sunday brunch. Just off I-90.
- South Loop Hotel 11 West 26th Street 41.84538, -87.62721 ☎ +1-312-225-7000 $90–120 A really nice, mid-range hotel on the border of the Chicago/Near South|Near South, quite close to downtown. It's most convenient to Chicago/Bridgeport-Chinatown|Chinatown, as well as the Cermak-Chinatown L station, two blocks away. Gym, business center, free parking (!), sports bar, and an on-site restaurant.
- Welcome Manor Inn 4563 South Michigan Ave 41.81128, -87.62248 ☎ +1-312-493-2953 $139–165 Located in an old, rehabbed, ft[sup2[/sup 7,000 Victorian mansion, thit is a very nice luxury option at a great value for anyone interested in staying in Bronzeville. In fact, this Bed & Breakfast is probably alone reason enough to come to Bronzeville, as it is one of America's few black-owned inns. The five really beautiful rooms/suites, with optional fireplaces and jacuzzis, are dedicated to important figures from African-American history, and the owners take pride in setting up tours and helping guests explore the neighborhood. Without a doubt, thit is the place to stay in Bronzeville, even if its location is a little off the beaten path. If you have a car, it's also just a great value for the city, as they have both garage parking and unrestricted and easily available on-street parking, making it really convenient to Bridgeport, Hyde Park, and the Loop. Breakfast served daily and available to walk-ins by reservation.
Internet & Phones
The following libraries offer free public internet access:
- Chicago Bee Library 3647-3655 South State Street GPS 41.82801, -87.62594 ☎ +1-312-747-6872 Opening Hours: Monday West noon-8PM, Tuesday Thursday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM A
- Hall Library | 4801 South Michigan Ave 41.80713, -87.62223 ☎ +1-312-747-2541 Opening Hours: Monday West 10AM Monday - 6PM, Tuesday Thursday noon-8PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM
News & References
More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chicago/Bronzeville
- Chicago's Museum Campus in the Chicago/Near South|Near South is a short ride by cab or on the Red and Green Lines from Bronzeville; just beyond is the downtown Chicago/Loop|Loop neighborhood.
- Bronzeville's history is inextricably linked with the wealthier neighborhoods in and around Chicago/Hyde Park|Hyde Park to the east, which have a lot to see, including the University of Chicago, numerous mansions, great bookstores, and several great museums.
- Bronzeville is where Chicago's African-American history was made, Chicago/Chatham-South Shore|Chatham-South Shore is where Chicago's African-American history comes to eat. Martin Luther King's favorite diner, Jesse Owens' gravestone, Harold Washington's old house, and the Obama's wedding reception hall are all here, as are some incredible blues clubs.
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