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Stone Temple Baptist Church To Be Considered for Landmarks Honor

90-year-old North Lawndale building hosted frequent sermons by Dr. Martin Luther Kinghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2857266485_6a75a45fb0.jpg

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016.  A North Lawndale church that hosted frequent sermons by Dr. Martin Luther King will be considered for designation as an official Chicago landmark, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week.

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“Stone Temple Baptist Church has been a community icon in North Lawndale for decades, providing a forum for Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision for equitable housing in Chicago during the civil…

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