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Charles William (Bill) Brubaker (1926-2002) was a member of the Chicago-based architecture firm Perkins & Will from 1950 until 1998. First j...
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Chicago 1953
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The Holmes murder castle as it appeared shortly before demolition in 1938, 63rd and Wallace, Chicago.
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Introducing the captivating Vintage Map of Chicago 1933 Poster, a stunning piece of American history that will transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Windy City with this meticulously illustrated bird's-eye view of Illinois streets. This pictorial masterpiece showcases the architectural beauty and urban landscape of Chicago as it stood in 1933, allowing you to explore the city's past with every intricate detail.
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‘Morning Shift’ talks to listeners and Chicago historian John R. Schmidt about Chicago’s worst blizzard ever.
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At 2:42PM on December 1, 1958 on the sixth floor of Chicago’s City Hall, William Bingham, the senior alarm operator within the Chicago Fire Alarm Office took a phone call from recto…
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175 posts published by JOHN CHUCKMAN during September 2009
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An entertaining & informative vintage automobile internet magazine.
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Most of the businesses shown are no longer in business
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About 40 years before the Great Chicago Fire, the village along the shores of Lake Michigan essentially consisted of a muddy trail along the south bank of the Chicago River along with a few small streets in what today is known as the Loop.
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Vintage photographs available as fine-art prints or digital stock images
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Chicago, Il - July 2012
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1833 HISTORIC MAP of Chicago Illinois Vintage Style Wall Map - 18x24 - $13.95. FOR SALE! Map of Chicago in 1833. This map, created for Chicago’s Centennial in 1933, is based upon “A Map of Chicago about 1833”. Waterways and farms dominate the landscape! Year: 1833 - 1933. Each of our prints are custom reproductions printed on 68lb Heavyweight Enhanced Matte Art Paper. Artscape Galleries Posters 371688342414
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First, this hand lettered illustration is not meant to tell the entire history of Chicago. I wanted to select as many important events that would satisfy the over 200 years of Chicago history. I made sure to include the 4 events that represent the stars on the flag. Finally, I have included events that are celebratory and tragic and aspects of architecture, politics, business, food and sports.
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In the 1990s, Chicago transformed itself from a would-be Rust Belt casualty to the global metropolis it is today. If you werenât living in C...
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Chicago, 30's
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Historic Chicago (@historic_chicago) • Instagram photos and videos
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