Digital Projects

Commemoration in Hyde Park

Completed completed as part of the Politics of Commemoration course at the University of Chicago in the spring of 2020 with Madeline Adams, Laura Cremer, and Tahel Goldsmith.

Hyde Park is one of Chicago's most storied neighborhoods. Located on the South Side, it is home to the University of Chicago—and much more. We have curated this walking tour to give visitors, new Hyde Parkers, and those curious about the neighborhood's past a sense of how this place remembers its history. On the tour, you will see sculptures, fountains, parks, plaques, and murals. Instead of statues to "Great Men," we have highlighted commemorations to members of the community and monuments that explore the complex relationship between the neighborhood and the University.