Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Earl Fatha Hines
1903-1983
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
1. Earl Fatha Hines Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list.
Location. 41° 49.861′ N, 87° 37.048′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is at the intersection of South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and 35th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the intersection of King Drive and 35th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3500 South Dr Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago IL 60616, 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: Gwendolyn Brooks (a few steps from this marker); Col. Franklin A. Denison (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. George Giles (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman Gibson Sr. / Truman Gibson Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Mjr. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronzeville (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding Earl Fatha Hines. A native of Pennsylvania, Hines is considered one of the finest jazz pianists of all time. He came to Chicago in this 20s to join Chicago's jazz scene, and he joined Louis Armstrong in playing in a band at the Sunset Cafe, which was located across the street from this marker, at this intersection.
Also see . . . Profiles in Jazz: Earl "Fatha" Hines. (Submitted on May 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 13, 2026
2. Earl Fatha Hines Marker
William P. Gottlieb, courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, 1947
3. Earl Fatha Hines
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
