About Ida B. Wells-Barnett House
One of the city’s most well-known journalists and advocates for social justice, Ida B. Wells is an important figure in Chicago history. Wells married journalist Ferdinand Lee Barnett in 1895, and from 1919-1929, the couple lived in a home on Grand Boulevard (now Dr. Martin Luther King Drive). Born into a slave family in Mississippi, Wells was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and women’s suffrage throughout her life. Now a private residence, the Wells-Barnett House was commemorated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It was recognized as a Chicago Landmark in 1995 and has a commemorative nameplate in front of the property.
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Address:
3624 S Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
Hours of Operation:
None
Contact:
312.744.3316
Website:
ida-b-wellsbarnett-house.com