Photo by Gene Schwartz

MANY CULTURES, MANY DREAMS, ONE STREET

For wave after wave of immigrants, Maxwell Street was their entry to America. Later, the Great Migration brought African Americans from the South. Each brought their own cultures and hopes to the vibrant street and the Market that sprang from it. In doing so, they made Chicago a richer place. LEARN MORE

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Maxwell Street Market: May 18, 2025

May 18, 2025

The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us May 11, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More

Maxwell Street Market: June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us June 8, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More

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Help us with a 3-D Animation Project

We’re creating a digital experience — a walk through of the Maxwell Street Market in Chicago c. 1970! We’re looking for volunteer assistance for someone with animation or Photoshop skills or looking to develop those skills. If you’re a student that can do this kind of unpaid intern work for school credit, we’d be grateful! … Read More

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