1919 Chicago Race Riot--Bronzeville Bike Tour
Courtesy of npr.org
The tour route begins on the Lakefront Trail just north of 31st Street Beach. (First stop after leaving parking lot.) Casual pace with a 20-mile overall distance. To gain a broader historical perspective during the ride, I would suggest you read the tour guide or download the audio version. It will enhance your experience. https://www.crr1919ride.com/tour-guide Historical sites on the route: Eugene Williams Marker; The "Vortex of Violence"; The Chicago Defender Building; Armour Square Park; Hamburg Athletic Club; Union Stockyards; Metcalfe Park; Chicago Bee/Chicago Public Library; Ida B. Wells historical Marker; Victory Monument; Eugene Williams Marker Special Opportunity: "A Chicago Stories Special on Ida B. Wells will be airing on Friday, May 21st at 8 PM on WTTW Channel 11. Watching this special will enhance your tour experience."
Where: Please park at the free community lot (no fee & it has U of C security) at the corner of South Stony Island and East 60th St.. (Use your GPS to get there; black fence & pylon with blue light). Entrance to the lot is from 60th St.
. When: Sunday, May 23, 2021 Time: Meetup at 9:15AM.. The ride will leave the lot promptly at 9:30AM. Registration Closes: Friday, May 21, 2021 Cost: Free Event Leader: Ed Hanlon Email: Edwinhanlon54@gmail.com Cell: 847-309-3138