The Past:
Bronzeville’s Forum for Culture and Hospitality
A growing archive of history around the Forum, once at the heart of The Black Metropolis.
Read. Discuss. Engage.
“EL” History
A brief history of the Chicago “EL” History, with a focus on the 43rd Street Green Line Station that is located on The Forum’s block.
The Retail Storefronts
These six ground-level retail slots on 43rd provided a wide range of products and services to neighborhood residents and transit users.
Historic News
Historic clippings and stories that give context and purpose to the Forum and its centrality to The Black Metropolis.