UNIV connections to Chicago

1. BronzevilleExcursion
Cynthia Guerra
Caitlin kent
Thanasi Garbis
Anna Drozdzewicz

2. History
In the early 20th century, Bronzeville was known as “Black
Metropolis” because of the “Great Migration” of African
Americans in search for industrial jobs.
A “vibrant” community resulted as well through this
Musicians, businessmen, entrepreneurs, millionaires, ect.
Bronzeville developed the name when a local newspaper first
called the neighborhood Bronzeville because of the color
of the residents’ skin.

3. Demographics
Population:119,284
Male: 45.9%
Female: 54.1%
87% African American
6% Caucasian
5% Asian
2% Multiracial
● Education:
U.S. Cellular
Field

4. LocationandAccesstoNeighborhood
● Bronzeville is located a few miles south of Downtown
● Bronzeville is a neighborhood located in Douglas, IL on
the south side
● The most convenient ways of accessing Bronzeville is by
train via the red and green line, by car, and bus.
● To help visualize exactly where Bronzeville is, it is
located a couple minutes from ITT and U.S. Cellular Field
(Home of the Chicago White Sox)

5. ActivitiesandLandmarks
Victory Monument- the significance in this structure is that
it was built to honor the 8th Regiment of Illinois National
Guard, which was an African-American unit that served in
World War I.
Walk of Fame-Surrounding the statue,there are multiple
plaques, part of the Walk of Fame. On each plaque is the name
of an important person in Bronzeville’s history.
Fun Fact: The V.M. is the first state-sponsored memorial to
African American veterans of WWI

6. Bronzevillemural
● The mural located
under the “L” tracks
consist of portraits
of famous African Americans in History.
● Mahalia Jackson:Performed at the March on Washington.
She was also an active supporter of the Civil Rights
Movement
● Etta Monten Barret: First African American to sing at
the White House.

7. Victory
Monument

8. Sources
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