Exhibit of Maxwell Street Foundation architectural remnants at UIC Richard J. Daley Library
These architectural fragments from buildings formerly along Maxwell Street, Halsted Street, and Roosevelt Road help tell the story of the built environment and commerce at the old Maxwell Street Market. This exhibition was organized by the Maxwell Street Foundation with assistance by Saint Ignatius College Prep. The display is located inside the Richard J. Daley Library … Read More
Maxwell Street and Maxwell Street Market Tour for the Chicago Architecture Biennial
The Making Futures collaboration between the University of the Arts Berlin and the practitioners’ collective raumlabor requested a Maxwell Street walking tour, drawn to board member Dr. Janelle Walker’s dissertation posted on the Maxwell Street Foundation website. The group convened in Chicago to conduct a mobile workshop for the Chicago Architecture Biennial (September 19, 2019 – January 5, 2020) about “care-responsive … Read More
Maxwell Street Foundation at the Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, September 15, 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 to converse about Maxwell Street and the Market. It’s also Family Day September 15, featuring live family portraits by William Estrada … Read More
The Big Deal
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce that shopping and street fair will go up a notch at “The Big Deal” on Sunday, August 4, at the historic Maxwell Street market presented by Humana (800 S. Desplaines St.). From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the free festivities include the … Read More
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
The passing of our DCASE friend Ron Salazar
Ron Salazar, a friend to the Maxwell Street Foundation and to the city of Chicago, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2019. Ron worked for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and prior to that for the Mayor’s Office of Special Events (MOSE). In his roles throughout that time, Ron was instrumental … Read More