History in South Chicago

At Triple Rock Baptist Church at 3225 E. 91st St in South Chicago, Jake (John Belushi) "sees the light" while Reverend Cleophus James (James Brown) provides a rousing rendition of "old landmark."  Director John Landis shot the interior scenes in Hollywood, but the church received $500 for the exterior shots, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

The Calumet National Bank Building was designated a landmark on July 9, 2008.

Architect Richard Henry Park designed what is believed to be the city's first statue commemorating Christopher Columbus.  It is also known as the Columbus Monument and was a gift from John B. Drake, a Chicago hotel owner.  The drinking fountain was designated a landmark on March 10, 2004.