HISTORY · HISTORICAL MARKER
Black Metropolis-Bronzeville
Chicago, Illinois
History
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These nine structures are what remains of The Metropolis, one of the nation's most significant landmarks of African-American urban history. Developed during the first decades of the 20th century, this city-within-a-city was home to numerous nationally prominent, black-owned and operated businesses and cultural institutions.
PHOTOS
Photo: Sean P. Flynn
Photo: Sean P. Flynn
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Chicago, Illinois · USA
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