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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Chicago's Little Lithuania

Chicago's Little Lithuania

Riskus, Justin G.

Paperback

Series: Images of America

General PhotographyGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesRegional: Midwest

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ISBN10: 1467161977
ISBN13: 9781467161978
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: Feb 25 2025
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.46 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

When visiting a church such as Holy Cross in Back of the Yards or Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary in Marquette Park, it is easy to stand in awe of what generations of Lithuanians in Chicago have accomplished.

The community's many churches, sprawling cultural institutions, schools, and countless organizations stand as a testament to its pride and work ethic. For nearly 150 years and across three waves of immigration, Lithuanians came to Chicago seeking freedom and opportunity not afforded them at home. The first people to come at the turn of the 20th century worked and lived mostly in and around the stockyards and centered their community on the parish church. Those who came after World War II, fleeing the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, were foremost committed to advocating for their homeland and keeping their heritage alive. The numerous organizations and cultural centers they established reflect this. The most recent wave revitalized an aging community, injecting new energy into existing organizations and opening new businesses, schools, and other organizations.

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