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Chicago's honorary brown street signs, days, and commemorative honors; the who, what, where, when and why. Honorary Chicago guide book, maps, biographies, history, trivia, tours, and gifts.
Their names are on brown honorary signs all over Chicago - but did you know that many of them also served in the United States military? Here are a few of the honorees and their branches of service. Click the map markers to learn more.
Jewel Stradford Lafontant in 1946 was the first African-American woman to earn a law degree from the University of Chicago. While a student she led protests and took legal action against local restaurants that discriminated against black patrons.
She began her legal career at the Legal Aid Society. In 1963 she won a case before the Supreme Court defending her client against a forced confession while in police custody. This was one of the cases which led to the 1966 adoption of the Miranda warnings to protect the rights of the accused.
Jewel Lafontant ascended to high ranks in the US government. In 1955 President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed her assistant US Attorney for the Illinois Northern District. She went on to become the highest ranking woman in President Richard Nixon's administration as US Deputy Solicitor General in 1973. In 1989 President George H. W. Bush appointed her ambassador-at-large for refugee affairs at the State Department.
Jewel Lafontant was on Ebony Magazine's list of the 100 most influential black Americans. She was also on the board of directors of several large companies and institutions. She served in leadership positions with the Chicago National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
The City of Chicago honored her with Jewel Stradford Lafontant Day in Chicago September 17, 2011 on the occasion of the dedication of her honorary street sign Jewel Stradford Lafontant Way.
Jewel Stradford Lafontant-Mankarious, April 28, 1922 – May 31, 1997.
Born in Chicago
Oberlin College
University of Chicago Law School
NYT Obituary http://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/03/us/jewel-lafontant-mankarious-lawyer-and-us-official-dies.html
Lee Sandlin. A Chicago writer, essayist for the Chicago Reader and contributor to national publications. Author of several books
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Thanks to everyone who joined me on the first Honorary Chicago - North Halsted Pride Parade eve walking tour of the brown honorary street signs and Legacy Walk. See you at the Parade!
Temporary tattoo designed for the 2015 Pride Parade by Honorary Chicago. Limited edition t-shirts available at local stores.
Join us for our newest walking tour on Saturday, June 27th at North Halsted and Cornelia. Honorary Chicago tells you the who, where, and why of Chicago's brown honorary street signs along the Pride Parade route and the fascinating stories of The Legacy Walk.
Look for the Honorary Chicago Tour Flag. There is no cost for the tour. T-shirts, books, and other gifts will be available for purchase.
Sandmeyer's Bookstore, a gem in the Printers Row neighborhood, has recently added the Honorary Chicago Guidebook to it's collection of fine books. @sandmeyersbooks
The who, where, and why of Chicago's brown honorary street signs and other city commemorations.
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Captain James A. Lovell Jr. U.S. Navy pilot and NASA Astronaut - Apollo Program. Photo: L Zabors/Honorary Chicago
Honorary Chicago on Veterans Day
If you are passing by any of these Chicago honorary streets (the ones with the brown signs) give a salute in honor of Veterans Day.
(in no particular order)
Veterans Street
POW/MIA Avenue
POW/MIA Way
AMVETS Post 243 Way
Private First Class Milton Lee Olive III (Olive Park)
Captain Ernest A. Griffin Place
Captain William J Hurley Drive
Captain L. Brenton Way
Captain William Pinkney Way
Captain James A. Lovell Way
Corporal Albert Bitten Place
Corporal John Thomas Olson U.S.M.C.
Commander Richard J McCurrie Drive
Lieutenant T. C. Merrell Way
Private First Class Omar E. Torres Way
U.S. Marine Thomas L. Miller Way
Bill Veeck Drive
Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner Drive
Ed Paschke Way
Edward J Moskala Drive
George M. Burditt Place
Jay J. G. Schatz Way
Jesse C. White Way
Jim Murray Way
Lester J. Anixter Way
Mike Royko
Paul Ash Way
Phillip H. Corboy Ct.
Quentin J. Sisco Way
Robert F. Lundergan Way
Deacon Rudy Schoewe Way
Donald E. Mikesh Jr Way
Dr Paul P. Krolik, D.D.S. Way
Harry G. Comerford Way
Henry Ford II Bridge
Ray A. Kroc Way
Will S. Sider Way
Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Ct.
Casimir Pulaski Way
Did I miss any? Let me know! - Linda
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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Today at 6pm there will be a dedication of an honorary street in 36th Ward of Alderman Nicholas Sposato, at the corner of West Palmer Street and North Nordica Avenue.
Police officers Gregory Hauser (age 43) & Raymond Killroy (age 47) of the Grand-Central Chicago Police District died in the line of duty on May 13, 1990 when called to the scene of a domestic dispute on Nordica Ave.
PHOTO: WGN”s Orion Samuelson Way and Bob Collins Wa. Courtesy of D. Plier
Read MoreLinda Zabors of Honorary Chicago will be interviewed by David Plier on his Sunday morning radio show on WGN Radio 720AM.
Look for the Honorary Chicago heart tour flag outside the Tribune Building and on North Michigan Avenue between noon and 2pm on Sunday, September 7th. Free walking tours highlighting Chicago's brown honorary signs to commemorate the Honorary Chicago interview on WGN Radio on that morning.
Mention WGN at the tour and take home the Honorary Chicago Guidebook for free (while supplies last).