Chicago Apartment Sign for Black Tenants April 1941

In April 1941, a sign at an apartment building in Chicago, Illinois, announces its availability for rent to Black tenants as white residents prepare to vacate. This moment reflects the shifting demographics and housing policies of the time. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting significant social changes in America.

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