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The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument — Attraction in Chicago

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The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument
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The Light of Truth: Ida B. Wells National Monument is a bronze and marble public sculpture by artist Richard Hunt.
Nearby attractions
Northeastern Illinois University
700 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
636 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Ida B. Wells-Barnett House
3624 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Burnham (Daniel) Park
1200-5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615
Victory Monument
3500 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
King Branch, Chicago Public Library
3436 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Nearby restaurants
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
Yassa African Restaurant
3511 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
Little Sandwich House
411 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Dock's
321 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
White Castle
3457 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Dunkin'
Martin L King Jr Dr, 3481 S. Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Hong Kong Delight
327 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Gain Changers Protein & Juice Bar
3435 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Sharks Fish Chicken & Grill
250 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Bronzeville Hoagie & Panini
238 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Nearby local services
Lake Meadows Shopping Center
3357 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Maxim Nails
3469 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
LA Fitness
3435 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Woodland Park
Chicago, IL 60616
Mariano's Pharmacy
3857 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
Jordan & Sons Electricians
3457 S King Dr #2300, Chicago, IL 60616
URBAN BEAUTIQUE
315 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
DTLR
3349 S King Dr Space A-1b, Chicago, IL 60616
City Fashions
441 E 34th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Curl Kitchen Salon
3428 S King Dr #1N, Chicago, IL 60616
Nearby hotels
McCormick Place Guest House
3643 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Villa Dubois Guest House
3722 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
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The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument
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The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument

3729 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
4.7(19)
Open 24 hours
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The Light of Truth: Ida B. Wells National Monument is a bronze and marble public sculpture by artist Richard Hunt.

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Family friendly
attractions: Northeastern Illinois University, Douglas Tomb State Historic Site, Ida B. Wells-Barnett House, Burnham (Daniel) Park, Victory Monument, King Branch, Chicago Public Library, restaurants: Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles, Yassa African Restaurant, Little Sandwich House, Dock's, White Castle, Dunkin', Hong Kong Delight, Gain Changers Protein & Juice Bar, Sharks Fish Chicken & Grill, Bronzeville Hoagie & Panini, local businesses: Lake Meadows Shopping Center, Maxim Nails, LA Fitness, Woodland Park, Mariano's Pharmacy, Jordan & Sons Electricians, URBAN BEAUTIQUE, DTLR, City Fashions, Curl Kitchen Salon
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Nearby attractions of The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument

Northeastern Illinois University

Douglas Tomb State Historic Site

Ida B. Wells-Barnett House

Burnham (Daniel) Park

Victory Monument

King Branch, Chicago Public Library

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

4.8

(11)

Open 24 hours
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Douglas Tomb State Historic Site

Douglas Tomb State Historic Site

4.3

(60)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett House

Ida B. Wells-Barnett House

4.6

(29)

Open 24 hours
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Burnham (Daniel) Park

Burnham (Daniel) Park

4.6

(1.8K)

Open until 11:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument

Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles

Yassa African Restaurant

Little Sandwich House

Dock's

White Castle

Dunkin'

Hong Kong Delight

Gain Changers Protein & Juice Bar

Sharks Fish Chicken & Grill

Bronzeville Hoagie & Panini

Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles

Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles

4.1

(1.9K)

$$

Closed
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Yassa African Restaurant

Yassa African Restaurant

4.4

(790)

$$

Closed
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Little Sandwich House

Little Sandwich House

4.7

(133)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Dock's

Dock's

4.0

(342)

$

Open until 11:00 PM
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Nearby local services of The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument

Lake Meadows Shopping Center

Maxim Nails

LA Fitness

Woodland Park

Mariano's Pharmacy

Jordan & Sons Electricians

URBAN BEAUTIQUE

DTLR

City Fashions

Curl Kitchen Salon

Lake Meadows Shopping Center

Lake Meadows Shopping Center

4.1

(1.4K)

Click for details
Maxim Nails

Maxim Nails

3.2

(210)

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LA Fitness

LA Fitness

3.7

(299)

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Woodland Park

Woodland Park

4.5

(50)

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Reviews of The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument

4.7
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5.0
1y

This national monument is definitely very inspirational! My friend and I visited this place recently. We started in Bronzeville and walked to this national monument. We were considering taking the bus 39 but decided to explore the neighborhood on foot. There is a beautiful walkway in a park that leads to this national monument. The location is very calm and serene. There are inspirational quotes engraved on the monument. We spent some time here - this is a great place to think...

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5.0
3y

Breathtaking doesn't even begin to describe this beacon of beauty and information! We were just passing by when we saw it and had to stop and use the professional cameras. Hopeful to stop back by and share it's beauty, but idk that a photo can truly give this space it's justice... If you're in the area, most definitely...

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5.0
4y

The monument is graceful and strong, beautiful. The surrounding space was tranquil and reflective on the late Sunday afternoon when we visited. The accompanying plaques were also well done, graceful as well as educational. A definite must-see for anyone living in or...

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Vyshnavi VennelakantiVyshnavi Vennelakanti
This national monument is definitely very inspirational! My friend and I visited this place recently. We started in Bronzeville and walked to this national monument. We were considering taking the bus 39 but decided to explore the neighborhood on foot. There is a beautiful walkway in a park that leads to this national monument. The location is very calm and serene. There are inspirational quotes engraved on the monument. We spent some time here - this is a great place to think and reflect.
Thinx SphinxThinx Sphinx
The monument is graceful and strong, beautiful. The surrounding space was tranquil and reflective on the late Sunday afternoon when we visited. The accompanying plaques were also well done, graceful as well as educational. A definite must-see for anyone living in or visiting Chicago.
Nancy WilliamsNancy Williams
Beautiful tribute. So sad the housing was torn down and the people displaced. We visited her home and the monument.
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This national monument is definitely very inspirational! My friend and I visited this place recently. We started in Bronzeville and walked to this national monument. We were considering taking the bus 39 but decided to explore the neighborhood on foot. There is a beautiful walkway in a park that leads to this national monument. The location is very calm and serene. There are inspirational quotes engraved on the monument. We spent some time here - this is a great place to think and reflect.
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The monument is graceful and strong, beautiful. The surrounding space was tranquil and reflective on the late Sunday afternoon when we visited. The accompanying plaques were also well done, graceful as well as educational. A definite must-see for anyone living in or visiting Chicago.
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Beautiful tribute. So sad the housing was torn down and the people displaced. We visited her home and the monument.
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