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Location of Historic Maxwell Street Market

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University Village - Little Italy, Chicago

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Ranked #9 for historic and protected sites in Chicago
"Probably where I fell in love with the blues."(5 Tips)
"Maxwell Street was once home to a bustling street market"(6 Tips)

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Lina GonzoNovember 5, 2012
Ahhhh...the memories of my father taking us to Maxwell Street thirty-five years ago! I'm sure I saw John Lee Hooker on the street, singing "Boom Boom". Probably where I fell in love with the blues.
Explore ChicagoAugust 17, 2011
Maxwell Street was once home to a bustling street market, and a place to hear many of the first great blues musicians, new arrivals from the South who would set up at a street corner and jam. Read more
Kathi HardneyJanuary 22, 2014
A treat for a Special Chrat day, I grew up eating them going to the Market with my Grandmother in "Jew Town" as a child!! $2 Polish for February: Black History Month Nice!!
Explore ChicagoFebruary 1, 2010
The interior of Nate's Deli (now closed), was replicated on a Hollywood Set for Aretha Franklin's scenes in "The Blues Brothers" (1980). Read more
Explore ChicagoFebruary 1, 2010
Blues singer & guitarist John Lee Hooker was filmed live singing "Boom, Boom" in the middle of the bustling Maxwell Street Market, outside of Nate's Deli (formerly at 807 W. Maxwell St, now closed). Read more
Explore ChicagoFebruary 1, 2010
Are you standing at the corner of Maxwell and Halsted Street? Okay then walk east, toward the brick archway. This archway is just a small part of the historic Maxwell Street Market. Read more
Explore ChicagoFebruary 1, 2010
Today, the Maxwell Street Market, which still happens every Sunday, has moved to Desplaines St. & Roosevelt Rd. Read more
Explore ChicagoFebruary 1, 2010
Two scenes from "The Blues Brothers" (1980) take place at or near the historic Maxwell Street Market. Read more
Scott SachnoffMay 27, 2011
Shadow of its former self.
Kyle MMarch 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Watch for cars, don't get run over
alfian fannyDecember 2, 2010
ffffffffffffffffff
Cristyam OtavianoJanuary 19, 2012
Gostei de mais B-)

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