Bronzeville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hudson Whittaker
"Tampa Red"; 1903-1981
| — | Bronzeville Walk of Fame | — |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 2026
1. Hudson Whittaker Marker
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 41° 50.143′ N, 87° 37.014′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bronzeville. It can be reached from South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive south of East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Douglas Plaza (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Camp Douglas (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. The Secret History of Chicago Music: Tampa Red. From the Chicago Reader.
Subhead: "An influential slide guitarist, he recorded 335 sides of hokum and jump blues between 1928 and ’53 but died largely forgotten in ’81"(Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Tampa Red biography.
Excerpt: "Tampa Red is best known as a blues guitarist(Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)who had a distinctive single-string slide style. His songwriting and his bottleneck technique influenced other leading Chicago blues guitarists, such as Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Nighthawk and Muddy Waters, and many others, including Elmore James and Mose Allison. In a career spanning over 30 years he also recorded pop, R&B and hokum songs. His best-known recordings include 'Anna Lou Blues', 'Black Angel Blues', 'Crying Won't Help You', 'It Hurts Me Too', and 'Love Her with a Feeling'."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 20262. Hudson Whittaker Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
