Vacant Lot in Chicagos African American Community 1941

A vacant lot next to an apartment building appears in this vintage photograph from April 1941. This image is located in the African American community of Chicago, Illinois. During this period, vacant lots like this often served as informal gathering spaces and played a role in the communitys social fabric. The photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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