South Side Community Arts Center

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South Side Community Arts Center

[Debbie Mercer]

3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The building was built in 1893 as a home grain merchant George A. Seaverns, Jr. The architect was Gustav Hallberg. In 1940, the building was converted to an arts center. Among its alumni are Gordon Parks and Archibald Motley.

Debbie Mercer

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