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Having fun at a roller skating party at the Savoy ballroom

Date April 1941
Location Chicago Illinois United States
Dimensions Image: 7 1/8 x 9 9/16 in. (18.1 x 24.3 cm)
Paper: 8 1/4 x 10 3/16 in. (21 x 25.9 cm)
Print medium Photo-Gelatin silver

The Savoy Ballroom, on Sough Parkway among the most fashionable shops and stores, offered many kinds of gatherings and recreation, generally arranged by Bronzeville's many social clubs and organizations. Joe Louis trained at the Savoy Boxing Arena, next door, which seated up to five thousand for regular matches.

Credit line

Museum Purchase, 2003

Feedback Accession No. 112.2003