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Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame

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Hall of Fame (9181603409)

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame (formerly Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame) is an institution founded in 1991 to honor persons and entities who have made significant contributions to the quality of life or well-being of the LGBT community in Chicago. It is the first city-sponsored hall of fame dedicated to LGBT people, organizations and community in the United States.

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Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame
North Broadway, Chicago

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