Harold Washington
Archival Collections
Digital Collections
Remembering Harold Washington Digital Collection
Chicago’s first African American mayor served from 1983 to 1987, and his legacy endures.
Harold Washington: Selected Speeches Digital Collection
The gifted orator spoke at many public and private events, especially during his mayoral administration, 1983-1987.
More About Harold Washington
Exhibit Honors Chicago Mayor Harold Washington
Learn more about Chicago's 42nd and first African American mayor in this permanent exhibit, Called to the Challenge.
Mayor Harold Washington Biography
Learn about Chicago's first African American mayor, 1922-1987.