Bronzeville

Food

Hidden Gems

Nightlife

Heartbeat

History

Bronzeville is a historic district on the South Side of Chicago. Its borders are the Dan Ryan Expressway to the west, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the east, 31st Street to the north, and Pershing Road (39th street) to the south. In a cluttered bustling city, the space you get when you enter Brozeville instantly feels like a breath of fresh air.

Our Favorite Places in Bronzeville

Harold Washington Cultural Center

Pearl’s Place

Chicago Bee Building

Ellis Park

Ida B. Wells-Barnett House

What We Like About Bronzeville

Bronzeville has an epic story behind it and it is etched into everything Bronzeville, from culture, to the 9 historical landmarks. Even the neighborhood’s name tells a human tale of pride, perseverance, and dreams come to life. It was once referred to as the Black Metropolis and goes down in history as feel good African American Cinderella story. It is tied to significant Black historical figures such as Ida B Wells, Bessie Coleman, Gwendolyn Brooks, Minne Riperton, Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, and Louis Armstrong. Even today, the neighborhood is filled with rich Black culture that keeps the story of Bronzeville vibrant and sincere and we love this neighborhood for cherishing history so much. The lack of physical architecture kept us from a 100% rating for history and architecture, but the story of how Bronzeville came to be, and the neighborhood’s culture surrounding that story puts Bronzeville at a 90%. 

There are only a few neighborhoods more historic, and none are more authentic than Bronzeville.