May 11, 2022
The Washington Park Camera Club was founded in 1955 and is the first Black camera club in the city of Chicago. A new exhibit, "South Park Then and Now," showcases the photography of the members. Photo provided by Yvonne Cary
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Exhibition showcases history and modern times
The Washington Park Camera Club uses photography to document the world around the people behind the lens. A digital video exhibition titled “South Park Then and Now” showcases images from the club, juxtaposed with historical images of South Park, which includes Jackson Park, Washington Park and Midway Plaisance.