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South Shore Cultural Center

7059 S. Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60649

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The South Shore Cultural Center with castle-like interior and grandiose ballrooms, ornate chandeliers and ample meeting space includes a 65-acre park and surrounding grounds, a golf course, nature sanctuary, bathing beach and an impressive multiuse facility, which originated as the South Shore Country Club.

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