Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, June 30, 2019 — The Maxwell Street Foundation will be at the New Maxwell Street Market in Chicago to sell a variety of Maxwell Street-themed items ranging from books to posters and T-shirts, and for good conversation about Maxwell Street and the Market. You can also shop for selected items on our website at maxwellstreetfoundation.org/support-us, … Read More
Maxwell Street: Capturing the Essence of a Remembered/Forgotten Place
Book discussion by author Tim Cresswell, moderated by Daniel Black For decades, people from across the city flocked to Maxwell Street to buy and sell goods, play and listen to blues, and encounter new foods and cultures. Yet, remnants of what some had described as “the Ellis Island of the Midwest” have long been lost … Read More
Maxwell Street Foundation at the New Market
Sunday, May 19, 2019 — The Maxwell Street Foundation will be at the New Maxwell Street Market in Chicago to sell a variety of Maxwell Street-themed items ranging from books to posters and T-shirts, and for good conversation about Maxwell Street and the Market. You can also shop for selected items on our website at maxwellstreetfoundation.org/support-us, … Read More
Donation of Artifact
At our April meeting, board member Peter Pero donated this pressboard sign from one of the hot dog stands formerly near Maxwell and Halsted Streets to our collection of historic artifacts and papers. Thanks Peter!
Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, April 14, 2019 — The Maxwell Street Foundation will be at the New Maxwell Street Market in Chicago to sell a variety of Maxwell Street-themed items ranging from books to posters and T-shirts, and for good conversation about Maxwell Street and the Market. You can also shop for selected items on our website at maxwellstreetfoundation.org/support-us, … Read More
Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, September 23, 2018 — The Maxwell Street Foundation will be at the New Maxwell Street Market in Chicago to sell a variety of Maxwell Street-themed items ranging from books to posters and T-shirts, and for good conversation about Maxwell Street and the Market. You can also shop for selected items on our website at maxwellstreetfoundation.org/support-us, … Read More
Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, August 26, 2018 — The Maxwell Street Foundation will be at the New Maxwell Street Market in Chicago to sell a variety of Maxwell Street-themed items ranging from books to posters and T-shirts, and for good conversation about Maxwell Street and the Market. You can also shop for selected items on our website at maxwellstreetfoundation.org/support-us, … Read More
Little Italy Festa
Visit the Maxwell Street Foundation’s table of merchandise and information on Saturday 8/18 and Sunday 8/19 from 12 to 5 pm. The Festa is located in the 1400 block of Taylor Street. Enjoy fabulous Italian food and great entertainment in this historic neighborhood!
Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, July 29, 2018 — The Maxwell Street Foundation will be at the New Maxwell Street Market in Chicago to sell a variety of Maxwell Street-themed items ranging from books to posters and T-shirts, and for good conversation about Maxwell Street and the Market. You can also shop for selected items on our website at maxwellstreetfoundation.org/support-us, … Read More
Maxwell Street Blues Fest – Free Event!
Saturday, September 8, 2018 — This free event on Maxwell Street between Halsted and Union from 2-11 pm features a number of artists including Guy King and Billy Branch. The Maxwell Street Foundation will be vending t-shirts and books there too! Come out hear some great music at the Birthplace of the Electric Blues! http://maxwellstreetbluesfest.com