Bronzeville's Parkway Ballroom to recapture glory with $24M renovation
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-19T06:01:39.765Z
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A $24 million renovation is set to restore the historic Parkway Ballroom in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood to its former glory as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and community engagement. The...
A $24 million renovation is set to restore the historic Parkway Ballroom in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood to its former glory as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and community engagement. The ambitious project, spearheaded by the city and local preservation groups, seeks to revitalize the ballroom, which once hosted legendary musicians and served as a vital social space for the Black community during the Great Migration and the decades that followed.
Located at 4455 South Martin Luther King
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