The Forum, Historic event venue in Bronzeville, Chicago, United States.
The Forum stands at 324 East 43rd Street as a two-story neoclassical structure with three painted murals depicting Margaret Burroughs, Nat King Cole, and Gwendolyn Brooks.
Built in 1897, The Forum became a central gathering space during the Black Metropolis era from 1920 to 1950, hosting civil rights meetings and social events.
The second-floor ballroom welcomed performances by notable musicians including B.B. King, Nat King Cole, and Muddy Waters throughout the mid-twentieth century.
Urban Juncture allocated 25 million dollars for renovations, which include a new roof, structural stabilization, and conversion of retail spaces in the West Annex.
The building earned National Register of Historic Places status in 2019 after Bernard Loyd purchased it for 100,000 dollars just days before scheduled demolition.
Location: Chicago
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 318-328 East 43rd Street
GPS coordinates: 41.81667,-87.61861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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