Martin Luther King Jr. Living Memorial

CTL-E-0237 · Address · memorial · 2016–present

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Living memorial in Marquette Park dedicated August 5, 2016, marking the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's August 5, 1966 open-housing march.

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Also known as: 6743 S. Kedzie Ave

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Marquette Park — located in
The Martin Luther King Jr. Living Memorial in Marquette Park was dedicated August 5, 2016, marking the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's 1966 open-housing march there.

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MLK Living Memorial Dedication — held at → this record

Sources

Chicago Park District: MLK Jr. Living Memorial
Chicago Park District: Marquette Park fieldhouse

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