IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau
Beth Johnson
A native of Chicago, Beth Johnson holds an advanced degree in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In addition to lecturing, she works as an architectural consultant on preservation projects throughout the Chicagoland area. She is currently in the process of establishing a non-profit organization dedicated to the identification, documentation, and preservation of minority cultural sites.The Binga State Bank and the Development of 'Bronzeville'
In this PowerPoint presentation, Beth Johnson examines the evolution of Chicago's Black Metropolis - Bronzeville - and explores its growth and economic development as a result of the establishment of the Binga State Bank. Established by entrepreneur Jesse Binga, the Binga State Bank, was the first State chartered, African American-owned bank in Chicago.Return to the archive listing for IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau
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