Chicago Defender Building, Historic newspaper building in Bronzeville District, Chicago, US.
The three-story Chicago Defender Building at 3435 South Indiana Avenue features a limestone facade and large rectangular windows across its front.
From 1920 to 1960, this former synagogue served as headquarters for the Chicago Defender newspaper, which influenced African American migration patterns nationwide.
The Chicago Defender Building represents the growth of African American journalism, as the newspaper reached approximately 130,000 subscribers by 1919.
Located within walking distance of public transportation, this Chicago Landmark stands among nine protected structures in the Black Metropolis-Bronzeville Historic District.
Pullman porters distributed the Chicago Defender newspaper produced in this building throughout the Southern United States through an informal network.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.83190,-87.62150
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:42
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