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Obama Family Home

5046 South Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615-2806

Presidential History

The Obama family home is a lovely red brick manse located on a tree-lined street in the historic Kenwood neighborhood, near the University of Chicago. Chicago Neighborhood Tours regularly offers tours of the area.

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