Lithuanian Chicago (Images of America)

Lithuanian Chicago (Images of America)

Today, there are more than 100,000 Lithuanians in Chicago, making the city home to the greatest concentration of Lithuanians outside of the country itself. Their presence in Chicago began in 1834 and drastically increased during the 20th century as immigrants and their descendants sought work in the stockyards and other industries. Lithuanians in Chicago were dedicated to celebrating and preserving their unique culture, evident in its churches, schools, museums, and community centers in neighborhoods such as Bridgeport and Marquette Park. They also maintained ties to the homeland and played an important role in Lithuaniaâ‚¬s struggles for independence throughout the 20th century. Many prominent Lithuanian Americans are from the â‚¬Å“City of the Big Shoulders,â‚¬Â including football great Dick Butkus, actor John C. Reilly, and director Robert Zemeckis. The former president of Lithuania, Valdas Adamkus, was a resident of Chicagoland for nearly 50 years.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780738598543
ReleaseDate 2013-01-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738598543

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