1941 Chicago Apartment Houses for Black Residents

Apartment houses rented to Black residents in Chicago, Illinois, are depicted in this vintage image from April 1941. This scene illustrates the urban housing conditions of the time, reflecting the segregation and limited options faced by African American communities. The photograph belongs to the FSA/OWI Collection and serves as a historical record.

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