1941 Chicago Lunch Wagon Under Elevated Train

A lunch wagon operates beneath the Elevated train in the African American section of Chicago, Illinois, in April 1941. This scene reflects the everyday life of the community during that era. The image is part of the FSA/OWI collection, which provides a historical record of American life in the early 20th century.

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