Grand Boulevard in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Adrinka Symbols
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 2026
1. Adrinka Symbols Marker
In honor of this rich African tradition, the Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm has chosen several symbols that reflect the values we strive to cultivate as we work the land. Organic food production is an important part of our pratice but so is the production of a cultural estethic that reflects the social fabric of our community.
Erected by Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Arts, Letters, Music • Food & Drink.
Location. 41° 49.119′ N, 87° 37.112′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Grand Boulevard. It is on South Calumet Avenue north of East 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is near the entrance to the Bronzeville Neighborhood
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Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s South Side and in Chicago’s Bronzeville. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: The Forum (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bessie Coleman (about 700 feet away); Nat "King" Cole (approx. 0.3 miles away); Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wendell Phillips High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Giles-Calumet (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Marx Brothers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. Several
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 2026
2. Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm
The CTA Green Line "L" tracks run behind the farm.
Also see . . . Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm official site. (Submitted on September 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 2026
3. Abusua Pa and Bese Saka
Two of the Adrinka symbols on display on the fence of the Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
