Bronzeville honored with National Heritage Area designation

Chicago’s historic Bronzeville gets a big boost after being designated as a National Heritage Area.

Nat King Cole House in Bronzeville
The former house of musician and actor Nat King Cole, located at 4023 S. Vincennes Ave. in the Bronzeville neighborhood, is seen in this photo, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2022. Pat Nabong / Chicago Sun-TImes
Nat King Cole House in Bronzeville
The former house of musician and actor Nat King Cole, located at 4023 S. Vincennes Ave. in the Bronzeville neighborhood, is seen in this photo, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2022. Pat Nabong / Chicago Sun-TImes

Bronzeville honored with National Heritage Area designation

Chicago’s historic Bronzeville gets a big boost after being designated as a National Heritage Area.

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Chicago’s Black cultural hub receives a national landmark recognition that will help it preserve its historical sites.

GUESTS: Bernard Turner, executive director, Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission and author A View from Bronzeville

Alden Loury, WBEZ data projects editor