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Chicago's Little Lithuania

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Availability:In StockContributor:Justin G. RiskusSeries:Images of AmericaPublish date:02/25/25Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9781467161978ISBN-10:1467161977UPC:9781467161978Book Category:History, Photography, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & Themes, Cultural & Ethnic StudiesBook Topic:State & Local, Regional (see also Travel, AmericanSize:9.21 x 6.46 x 0.39 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCB8DT3BGW

When visiting a church such as Holy Cross in Back of the Yards or Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary in Marquette Park, it is easy to stand in awe of what generations of Lithuanians in Chicago have accomplished.

The community's many churches, sprawling cultural institutions, schools, and countless organizations stand as a testament to its pride and work ethic. For nearly 150 years and across three waves of immigration, Lithuanians came to Chicago seeking freedom and opportunity not afforded them at home. The first people to come at the turn of the 20th century worked and lived mostly in and around the stockyards and centered their community on the parish church. Those who came after World War II, fleeing the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, were foremost committed to advocating for their homeland and keeping their heritage alive. The numerous organizations and cultural centers they established reflect this. The most recent wave revitalized an aging community, injecting new energy into existing organizations and opening new businesses, schools, and other organizations.

Justin G. Riskus is a history teacher and writer who has many fond memories of growing up in the Lithuanian communities of Chicago, Lemont, and Gary, Indiana. He is also the author of Arcadia's Lithuanian Chicago, published in 2013. The majority of images in this book come from the archives of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture as well as other organizations and community members.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9781467161978ISBN-10:1467161977UPC:9781467161978Book Category:History, Photography, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & Themes, Cultural & Ethnic StudiesBook Topic:State & Local, Regional (see also Travel, AmericanSize:9.21 x 6.46 x 0.39 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCB8DT3BGW

Justin G. Riskus is a history teacher and writer who has many fond memories of growing up in the Lithuanian communities of Chicago, Lemont, and Gary, Indiana. He is also the author of Arcadia's Lithuanian Chicago, published in 2013. The majority of images in this book come from the archives of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture as well as other organizations and community members.


Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)

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