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Alex Duarte's Home and Studio Duarte’s home and studio at 1900 W. Cullerton St. are covered with his “Gulliver in Wonderland” mural. This home is a frequent stop on art tours in Pilsen. Duarte’s murals and studio work deal with themes of identity, immigration and freedom. Duarte was born in Mexico. Before coming to the United States, he studied with David Alfaro Siquieros, a well-known Mexican muralist. Duarte created more than 50 murals in Chicago and his work has been featured in several museums in Chicago and Mexico City. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers / Chicago Arcitecture Center.
First Church Of Deliverance First Church of Deliverance, 4315 S. Wabash in Bronzeville- is a 1939 structure designed by Walter T. Bailey— the first African American architect registered in Illinois. Its twin towers were later added in 1946 by Kocher Buss & DeKlerk. The streamlined building typifies Art Moderne architecture thanks to its smooth surfaces and use of glass-block windows. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers / Chicago Arcitecture Center.
