History
Henry Horner Homes originally consisted of 69 high-rise buildings along with low-rise buildings (69 units) and was completed in 1969. The Henry Horner Homes extension was added in 1969, which included 696 multi-story units. The original buildings consisted of two 15-story buildings and eight 7-story buildings, while the extension consisted of four 14-story buildings and two 8-story buildings all together totaling 1656 units. Gang activity has plagued the housing development for decades. The gangs, such as the Blackstone Rangers, assert authority over the area and residents are often in the middle of gang warfare and criminal activity.
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