Haymarket Square
Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

πŸ“œ Historically significant site in Chicago, associated with the pivotal Haymarket Riot of May 4, 1886.
πŸ” Site of a protest movement, bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Learn about the American labor movement and the struggle for the eight-hour workday
πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Visit a National Historic Landmark
πŸ“– Explore remnants of the Haymarket Affair

Why Avoid

⚠️ Minimal original structures from the Haymarket era remain

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking lots are available in the area.
πŸ“ The Haymarket Memorial has been temporarily removed from DesPlaines Street due to new construction.
πŸ“ A monument honoring police is at the northeast corner of Randolph Street and the Kennedy Expressway.

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