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Deering Works seen from Diversey Avenue

Date: 1919
Description: Deering Works factory seen across the waterfront from Diversey Avenue. In the foreground is a street and sidewalk with the sign "horse vehicles keep to rig...
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Workers Leaving McCormick Works

Date: 09 20 1928
Description: Stream of factory workers leaving International Harvester's McCormick Works. A sign along the front of the factory reads: "'Quality is the Foundation of ou...
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McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. Office Building

Date: 1890
Description: McCormick Harvesting Machine Company office building from the corner of Market and Jackson streets. The building's address was 212 Market Street. Offices f...
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International C-1 Sound Truck

Date: 06 15 1936
Description: International C-1 "industrial motion picture sound truck" in transit along a Chicago city street. The truck was owned by the Chicago Film Laboratory.
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North Michigan Avenue at Ontario Street

Date: 1933
Description: Street scene in Chicago of North Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street looking north. The historic Water Tower is in the background.
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Michigan Avenue at Randolph Street Looking North

Date: 1933
Description: Street scene of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street in Chicago. The Allerton Hotel is in the background.
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McCormick Harvesting Machine Company office

Date: 1890
Description: Office of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company at 212 Market St. Two men and a boy are standing outside the office building on left side, while three ...
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Harvester Press Building

Date: 1918
Description: The exterior of the Harvester Press building on Adams Street. Original caption reads: "Harvester Print Shop -- Adams Street, Chicago. Relocated to 4829 S....
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Business District Street Scene

Date: 1920
Description: View down cobblestone street in the business district numerous cars, pedestrians, and storefronts. Cars are parked at an angle on both sides of the street.
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Stevenson Street Business District

Date: 1910
Description: View of the Stevenson Street business district. Automobiles and horse-drawn carts line both sides of the street. Business signs read: "Dr. R.J. Burns Physi...
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Galena Street Business District

Date: 1910
Description: Galena Street business district. Business signs read: "J.D. Wheat Department Store," "Lilley & Foss Clothiers 124 Galena St.," "Kimball Pianos," "E.A. Blus...
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Business District

Date: 1915
Description: Business signs read: "North Shore Hotel," "Elite Cafe," "Northwestern Book Store," and "Pink Shop." On right side of street, the Hoyburn theater has writte...
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West State Street Shopping District

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Description: The West State Street shopping district. Electric lights and power lines are overhead. Business signs read: "The Register-Gazette," "Edison Light" and "Wea...
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Cars Parked on Crandon Avenue

Date: 04 1924
Description: View down a tree-lined street of cars parked near 68th and Crandon Avenue. Identical apartment buildings are on both sides of the street.
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Saint Viator College

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Description: View from porch of Saint Viator College across the common with a U.S. flag on a tall flagpole. The college was founded in 1865.
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University of Illinois

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Description: A view of a tree-lined walkway at the University of Illinois. Groups and individuals, males and females, stroll or stand on the path.
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Automobile in Snow

Date: 1917
Description: Rear view of an automobile resting alongside a snow-filled Michigan Avenue during the winter. Other automobiles are parked near commercial buildings in the...
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McCormick Mansion

Date: 08 14 1961
Description: Exterior view from across street of the "McCormick Mansion" located at 716 North Rush Street.
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Chicago Skyline

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Description: View of the city skyline from a street corner. Automobiles are being driven down the street, and pedestrians are on the sidewalks.
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Upper Michigan Boulevard

Date: 1910
Description: Slightly elevated view down Upper Michigan Boulevard. Pedestrians, automobiles, and a double-decker bus can be seen among tall buildings.

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