Aleko Konstantinov Way
Linda Zabors
Alekos Kostantinov was a Bulgarian writer who came to Chicago during the 1893 Columbian Exhibition World Fair. His 1894 book "To Chicago and Back" was influential in attracting Bulgarian immigrants to Chicago and the resulting sizable Bulgarian community in Chicago.
His sign is located outside the First Bulgarian Center; where the Union of Bulgarian Writers hold it's meetings and is the common meeting place for Bulgarian writers living all over the world. Bulgarian Culture Center Chicago
The honorary sign was dedicated to mark the 120th anniversary of his death.
Approved: 2017
Ward: 45
Alderman: John Arena
Neighborhood: Avondale / Old Irving Park