Oakland (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 6, 2021
1. Hanna Greenebaum Solomon Marker
Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
Social Reformer
1858 - 1942
Hannah Greenebaum Solomon's lifelong activism on behalf of women and children stemmed from her deep conviction for social justice and universal brotherhood.
At Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Solomon brought together Jewish women to study Judaism and apply their knowledge to the improvement of society through social reform. This led her to found the National Council of Jewish Women, which assisted Jewish immigrants. She lived at 4060 South Lake Park Avenue.
In 1897, Solomon created the Bureau of Personal Service, which provided immigrants with food and shelter, aided delinquents, and instituted work and training programs.
Solomon also conducted one of the first surveys of schools and other public agencies available in the Jewish immigrant district of Chicago.
Solomon worked on behalf of Jane Addams's Hull-House and for the establishment of a juvenile court system in Cook County.
In 1904, Solomon and Susan B. Anthony represented the United States at the International Council of Women in Berlin. Fluent in both French and German, Solomon interpreted for Anthony as the council discussed ways to advance the position of women around the world.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Chicago Tribute, and the Susan B. Anthony series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 49.251′ N, 87° 36.089′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Oakland (Bronzeville). It is on South Lake Park Avenue south of East 40th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4060 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago IL 60653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McKinley Morganfield "Muddy Waters" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ida B. Wells-Barnett (approx. 0.6 miles away); Nat "King" Cole (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gwendolyn Brooks: The Oracle of Bronzeville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kenwood United Church of Christ (approx. 0.7 miles away); Louis Henry Sullivan (approx. Ύ mile away); Bessie Coleman (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Great Migration Centennial, 1916-2016 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Hannah G. Solomon. Wikipedia
Photographed by National Council of Jewish Women, unknown
2. Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
Jewish Women's Archive website entry
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 6, 2021
3. Hannah Greenebaum Solomon home and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
