A Stroll Through History and Culture on 35th

King Drive Starting at 35th and King Drive, landmarks include the Supreme/Liberty Life Building and Victory Monument. Here you can also see the historic housing stock on King Dr. and learn about the history and legacy of the neighborhood as... Read more

Erected in 1927, the Victory Monument, created by John A. Nyden with additions by sculptor Leonard Crunelle. It was built to honor the Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard, an African-American unit that served in France during Wor... Read more

At 35th and Calumet Avenue, you arrive at what was once the Sunset Cafe one the second floor of the building that is now a beauty supply store. A block further on Giles is the Eighth Regiment Armory. 

North of 35th on Indiana between 35th and 33rd are two historic landmarks, the Pilgrim Baptist Church and the historic home of the Chicago Defender.

North of 35th on Indiana between 35th and 33rd are two historic landmarks, the Pilgrim Baptist Church and the historic home of the Chicago Defender.

At the southwest corner of 35th and Michigan is the Chicago Police Headquarters, and opposite on the northwest corner is De LaSalle High School. 

At the southwest corner of 35th and Michigan is the Chicago Police Headquarters, and opposite on the northwest corner is De LaSalle High School.  

At the west end of this tour is the IIT campus notable for it's contribution to architecture and technology. Where what is now Crown Hall was the site of the Mecca Flats building dating back to the World's Columbian Exposition. Binga Bank w... Read more

At the west end of this tour is the IIT campus notable for it's contribution to architecture and technology. Where what is now Crown Hall was the site of the Mecca Flats building dating back to the World's Columbian Exposition. Binga Bank w... Read more