From the s through the s, Chicago's South Side was the center for African-American culture and business. Known as "Bronzeville," the neighborhood was surprisingly small, but at its peak more than , lived in the narrow, seven-mile strip.
Chicago's black population stretched along 22nd to 63rd streets between State Street and Cottage Grove. At those intersections, people came to see and be seen, shop, conduct business, dine and dance, and experience this bustling black metropolis.
The crowds reflected the diverse mix of people living in the black belt: young and old, poor and prosperous, professionals and laborers. Bronzeville was well known for its nightclubs and dance halls. The jazz, blues , and gospel music that developed with the migration of Southern musicians attracted scores of diverse listeners and admirers.
In the s, the Regal Theater opened its doors and hosted the country's most talented and glamorous black entertainers. The community was also home to many prominent African-American artists and intellectuals, including dancer Katherine Dunham, sociologist Horace Clayton, journalist and social activist Ida B.
She loved the fried catfish! I really enjoyed the shrimp and grits along with collard greens. In addition to their menu, they also have a buffet featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner items. I highly recommend the experience. King Dr. I am looking forward to going back again soon. At S. The name means tipsy in French. It originally started as a bakery featuring alcohol-infused cupcakes.
It has grown into a cafe featuring coffee and tea drinks, dessert jars, cakes, pastries and a breakfast and lunch menu of sandwiches and salads. The owner, Janell Richmond, is really delightful and gave me some great suggestions of what else to explore in the neighborhood. It has some great flavors including the bourbon butter pecan which I really enjoyed. I went to the location at E. It is known for its savory meals and sweet desserts from brownies, cakes, and pies including sweet potato plus milkshakes from more than 12 ice-cream flavors.
They also have a second location in the Beverly neighborhood at S. Western Ave. Coming soon is the Turner Haus Brewery, a Black-owned microbrewery. The Black-owned Bronzeville Winery will sit in the first-floor storefront of a new mixed-income residential building at S.
This restaurant, wine bar, and cultural space will focus on wine and comfort food such as lobster macaroni and cheese, and shrimp and grits. Little Black Pearl is a large, 40, cultural arts center at E 47th St. According to Eater. The center offers classes and training ranging from painting and photography to technology and digital media. It is a juice and experiment bar with coffee drinks, juices, smoothies and an all-day breakfast menu plus salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads.
It has a mission of providing nourishing and accessible food to the diverse people of the city and neighborhood. Gallery Guichard is a local art gallery at E 47 th. It is located on the first floor of the Bronzeville Artist Lofts that was formerly a Borden dairy building. Skip to main site navigation Skip to main content. History of Bronzeville. Learn more Illinois Tech welcomes you to join our community of people who discover, create, and solve. Apply today, visit us in Chicago, and contact us for more information.
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