Oscar Stanton De Priest House

The three-story masonry structure at 4536-4538 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive features rectangular bays, bracketed flower boxes, and eight residential units.

Oscar Stanton De Priest, the first African American congressman from a northern state, resided in a second-floor apartment from 1929 until his death in 1951.

The building represents the achievement of African American political leadership during the early 20th century and the progress of civil rights in northern states.

Located on Chicago's South Side, the apartment building maintains its original residential function while preserving its architectural elements from the 1920s construction.

The residence earned National Historic Landmark designation in 1975 for its connection to De Priest, who introduced anti-discrimination legislation in Congress during the Great Depression.

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1920

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 41.81169,-87.61796

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:25