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Chicago Skyline

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

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A61)04346

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FXD
Legacy ID
WHi 81992

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Upper Michigan Boulevard

Upper Michigan Boulevard

circa 1910

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

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Commercial Street Scene

Commercial Street Scene

Elevated view of a commercial street with skyscrapers. Below are pedestrians, automobiles, and cable cars.

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Street Scene

Street Scene

circa 1915

Street Scene featuring, bicycles, automobiles, and palm trees. A large clock stands on a street corner where pedestrians cross, and stone and brick buildings are along the sidewalk.

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Bridge and Business Section

Bridge and Business Section

View along right curb of sidewalk toward automobiles driving across a bridge. The business section of the city is in the distance.

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Business District

Business District

View down sidewalk on right side of a business district featuring automobiles, passengers, and storefronts. On the right a man and child are near the show windows of F.W. Woolworth Co. 5 and 10 Cen...

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Busy Commercial Street Scene

Busy Commercial Street Scene

View of a busy commercial street featuring automobiles, storefronts, and pedestrians.

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