Cleophus Lee
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Historical Monumental Baptist Church, An ‘Enduring Fortress’ In Bronzeville, Is Now A City Landmark
The South Side church hosted extravagant performances of Handel's "Messiah" in the '60s that would draw visitors from across the country.
A Bronzeville Church Once Known For Its Handel Concerts May Soon Become A City Landmark
The 103-year-old church still has several steps to gain landmark status, but its leader, pastor Cleophus Lee, is optimistic.