Chicago’s Played A Key Role In LGBTQ+ History. Here Are 9 Historical Sites (opens original article in a new tab)

Chicago highlights 9 LGBTQ+ historical sites, including the Legacy Walk and AIDS Garden, to honor queer history and community contributions.

• Chicago's Illinois Office of Tourism highlights 9 LGBTQ+ historical sites to celebrate queer history and community.
• The Legacy Walk on Halsted Street features 20 art deco rainbow pylons honoring LGBTQ+ figures like James Baldwin and Matthew Shepard.
• The AIDS Garden in Belmont Harbor commemorates those lost during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, built on the site of former gay gathering spots called the Belmont Rocks.