Belmonte Flats / Tyson Apts. (1893) – Former Gwendolyn Brooks’ kitchenette in Bronzeville
102 Chicago locations mentioned in Kevin Coval’s 2017 book of historical poems mapped with 50+ pictures.
Fellow readers of Kevin Coval’s poetry history A People’s History of Chicago can use this map as a companion to visualize the events as they read and as a guide for where to go after, if they want to see the place for themselves. Like all CBA maps, it is both a record of bike rides past -over half the markers have pictures – and a source of inspiration – more pics will be added. Included for each marker is the title of the poem(s) in which it is found and a link to more information for the curious or forgetful (me).
An alphabetical list of all the sites is located below the map. A click on the list will jump you to the location on the map.
This map is just one layer on the bigger Map where you can plan your own ride, run, or walk. Also, you can contact CBA for a custom guided ride that includes some of these sights and for gift certificates for the other cyclists in your life.
Sources: A People’s History of Chicago, Kevin Coval (Haymarket Books, Chicago 2017), Encyclopedia of Chicago, icons by Icons8,
