Bronzeville

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Bronzeville

Bronzeville sits on the former site of a civil war fort- Camp Douglas. As the frontier faded into the modern world, many of Chicago’s richer families moved in and large opulent homes popped up throughout the area. This helped create the diverse landscape found in Bronzeville today.

Defined by its grand Boulevards, Bronzeville is a mixture of apartment buildings, historic single-family homes, and modest three-flats. Main thorough-fares are lined with churches, arts centers, long-established restaurants and small businesses. The CTA Green Line provides immediate access to the center of the city and the expressway and Lake Shore Drive are conveniently located and used as means to get in and out of the city easily.

Bronzeville has been home to some of the greatest names of the 20th century- Gwendolyn Brooks, Bessie Coleman, Richard Wright, The Marx Brothers, and Chicago’s heroine- Ida B. Wells. These cultural influences still live on today as Bronzeville flexes its art-centric contributions to Chicago.

If you are looking for food, music, art or anything else, check out our favorite places!

Food

  • Sip & Savor
    More than lattes and dirty chais, this coffee shop is a community gathering spot.
  • Bronzeville Soul
    Every other Wednesday, this scrumptious soul food restaurant has live music.
  • Peach’s
    A classic Southern breakfast, but we recommend The Catfish, Greens and Grits.
  • Truth
    This funky Italian cafe is best known for its French toast flights and savory breakfasts.
  • Little Sandwich House
    Mainly counter service, this cafe specializes in healthy but hearty foods.

Shopping

Music

  • Bronzeville Winery
    This wine bar not only serves up great jazz, but the food is amazing!
  • Miyagi Records
    From DJ Saturdays to listening parties, this vinyl shop has a stellar selection.
  • MADD Rhythms
    Performing arts with pizzazz are found at this music and dance school.
  • Juke Joynt
    Harkening to the old juke joints of the 1920s, this place is a jam.
  • VanderCook College of Music
    IIT is more than just engineering! Their music is also top tier!

Things to Do

Art/Culture

  • Gallery Guichard
    “Art the touches the soul.” Accurate with a variety of styles and personalities.
  • Blanc
    Mixed media, sculpture, and photography are showcased at this local gallery.
  • Harold Washington Cultural Center
    From Broadway to the Movies, this place has it all.
  • Ka’Lab
    Bingo night, open mics, painting parties and more are featured at this fun art center!
  • Faie African Art Gallery
    This gallery showcases traditional and modern art from around Africa.

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