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All the United States Illinois Maywood

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Maywood

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Maywood, Illinois

Updated October 9, 2017

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Railroad tracks and a pair of shackles

Maywood, Illinois

Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's

A plaque marks a former safe house on the secret route, now hidden next to a McDonald's.
The bust of Fred Hampton.

Maywood, Illinois

Fred Hampton Pool

The young Black revolutionary was killed before getting to see a non-segregated pool in his hometown.
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The full sign.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Kiddieland Sign

The sign to a demolished amusement park now stands in front of a local library.
1 mile from Maywood
The memorial.

Forest Park, Illinois

Haymarket Martyrs Monument

Chicago’s incendiary role in the labor movement.
1 mile from Maywood
Showmen’s Rest

Forest Park, Illinois

Showmen’s Rest

A section in the cemetery mostly for circus performers, including victims of the famous 1918 Hammond Circus train wreck.
2 miles from Maywood
John Cadel Art Gallery.

Stone Park, Illinois

Italian Cultural Center

Inside the center are Italian works of art and a replica model of St. Peter's Basilica.
2 miles from Maywood
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Oak Park, Illinois

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

The first home and studio that belonged to the famous architect.
2 miles from Maywood
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