What Happened To Chicago’s Native American Neighborhood?

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What Happened To Chicago’s Native American Neighborhood?

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May 23, 2024

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Chicago has enclaves for numerous communities throughout its 77 neighborhoods. In the mid-20th century, Uptown was the nucleus for Native Americans who relocated to the city. Learn how Uptown became a cultural hub and what happened to that enclave.

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May 23, 2024

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