Lithuanian Chicago - Hardcover

Riskus, Justin G

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531666558 ISBN 13: 9781531666552

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2013

Synopsis

Today, there are more than 100,000 Lithuanians in Chicago, making the city home to the greatest concentration of Lithuanians outside of the country itself. Their presence in Chicago began in 1834 and drastically increased during the 20th century as immigrants and their descendants sought work in the stockyards and other industries. Lithuanians in Chicago were dedicated to celebrating and preserving their unique culture, evident in its churches, schools, museums, and community centers in neighborhoods such as Bridgeport and Marquette Park. They also maintained ties to the homeland and played an important role in Lithuania's struggles for independence throughout the 20th century. Many prominent Lithuanian Americans are from the "City of the Big Shoulders," including football great Dick Butkus, actor John C. Reilly, and director Robert Zemeckis. The former president of Lithuania, Valdas Adamkus, was a resident of Chicagoland for nearly 50 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1531666558
• ISBN 13: 9781531666552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130