Chicago Street in Africa. This is Chicago street in the Bibanga Leper Camp, located in Africa's Belgian Congo. All the houses on this street were built from funds donated by Protestant churches in America's second largest city, hence the name.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Chicago Street in Africa. This is Chicago street in the Bibanga Leper Camp, located in Africa's Belgian Congo. All the houses on this street were built from funds donated by Protestant churches in America's second largest city, hence the name.

Associated Press · [ca. October 1939]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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