Map 17 • Kenwood

 

Kenwood

Map 17

Many a 19th-century suburb prided itself on wide lawns and tranquil settings, and Kenwood was no exception. Though it was annexed to Chicago over a century ago, the suburban feeling lingers. These days, the architecturally-enriched neighborhood contains everything from the residence of Louis Farrakhan to the oldest Jewish congregation in the city, KAM Isaiah Israel.

Landmarks

• Barack Obama’s Chicago Residence •

5046 S Greenwood Ave

He’s been subletting lately.

• George Blossom House • 4858 S Kenwood Ave

Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work—note the Roman influences.

• Hyde Park Art Center • 5020 S Cornell Ave

773-324-5520

Has plenty of visual arts activities for the shorties and grown folk. Check out the Cocktails & Clay night!

• KAM Isaiah Israel • 1100 E Hyde Park Blvd

773-924-1234

Oldest Jewish congregation in the city.

• Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center •

1060 E 47th St

773-285-1211

One of the most beautiful & spacious visual arts centers on the South Side.

• Louis Farrakhan Home • 4855 S Woodlawn Ave

Well-guarded home of the leader of the Nation of Islam.

• Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Headquarters •

930 E 50th St

773-373-3366

Originally the 1924 home of KAM Isaiah Israel, Chicago’s oldest Jewish congreation, with late 1940s addition.

• Warren McArthur House • 4852 S Kenwood Ave

More work by Frank Lloyd Wright, still tethered to Louis Sullivan.

Restaurants

• Fung’s Chop Suey • 1400 E 47th St

773-924-2328 • $

When you’re thinking delivery.

• Lake Shore Café • 4900 S Lake Shore Dr

773-288-5815 • $$

Basic hotel food.

Shopping

• Fort Smith • 1007 E 43rd St

773-268-8200

Stylish boutique featuring apparel, jewelry, and accessories designed in-house.

• Goree Shop • 1122 E 47th St

773-285-1895

Fabric and crafts boutique featuring Senegalese and other imported items.

• Max & Co. Hair Designs • 1453 E Hyde Park Blvd

773-288-2255

The place to go if you need to straighten every kink on your nappy little head.