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Old Chicago Fairgrounds

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:57 +0100

Title:
Old Chicago Fairgrounds
Bolingbrook (IL), Continental Chrome

Description:
L R Pollizzie The Fairgrounds will provide 31 rides and attractions for the enjoyment of guests of all ages. It's directly underneath the 16-story gold $2.5 million dollar dome roof in the center of Old Chicago, the world's first enclosed air conditioned combination amusement park and shopping center

The St. Clair Hotel

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:11 +0100

Title:
The St. Clair Hotel
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome PM 1976 Aug-10

Comiskey Park: Chicago White Sox

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:51 +0100

Title:
Comiskey Park: Chicago White Sox
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Oldest ball park in the major league baseball built in 1910. Home of the Chicago White Sox, 1983 American League Westtern Division Champs. Site of Major League Baseball's first All-Star Game in 1933, World Series games, and many other memorable events

Comiskey Park

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:48 +0100

Title:
Comiskey Park
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Werner J. Bertsch Home of the Chicago White Sox. It is located on the southside of Chicago at 35th Street and Shields. The ballpark's first season was in 1991

Chicago Comiskey Park

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:47 +0100

Title:
Chicago Comiskey Park
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Comiskey Park is the ome of the Chicago White Sox. It is located on the southside of Chicago at 35th Street and Shields. The ballparks first season was in 1991

Wrigley Field is Home to the Chicago Cubs Baseball Team

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:46 +0100

Title:
Wrigley Field is Home to the Chicago Cubs Baseball Team
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Pheasant Run Resort

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:27 +0100

Title:
Pheasant Run Resort
St. Charles (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The Atrium Pool, nestled into a stone grotto, is surrounded by lush foliage, skylights and cheerful garden terrace restaurant. North Avenue; 312/584-6300

Holiday Inn

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:24 +0100

Title:
Holiday Inn
Bloomington (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Holidome Indoor Recreation Center, Veterans Pkwy. and Illinois 9. Whether you travel alone or with the family, your satisfaction is always our first consideration. Located conveniently near airport and shopping centers. HBO, indoor pool, lounge, sauna and indoor games available year 'round. 309-662-5311/

Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:12 +0100

Title:
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view showing Terminal Building and O'Hare Hilton Hotel and Garage for over 9,000 cars. At the world's busiest Airport. The 1000 room Hotel is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. Photos by Jim Doane

Terminal Building, O'Hare International Airport

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:11 +0100

Title:
Terminal Building, O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
View shows one of the two terminals serving only domestic flights. The top ramp is for departing passengers with the ground level being the arrival area. O'Hare is the world's busiest airport Aero Distributing Co

State Street at Night

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:10 +0100

Title:
State Street at Night
Chicago (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
A night view looking south at the world's richest retail mile. Bustling by day with over half a million shoppers, it is also famous for fun, food and gaiety at night Dexter Press Inc

Motel Mascouten - U.S. Highway 67

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:02 +0100

Title:
Motel Mascouten - U.S. Highway 67
Beardstown (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
12 complete accommodations. Ceramic tile showers. Continuous hot water. Individually controlled Saf-Aire gas heaters. Air conditioned. Owners on premises day and night. Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Winscott, Owners and Managers. AAA

Memorial Center and Pfeiffer Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:55 +0100

Title:
Memorial Center and Pfeiffer Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in memory of World War II Servicemen, Memorial Center is the heart of campus activity. Here are the University cafeteria, fountain and grill, student and faculty lounges, alumni office and a grand ballroom. Adjoined to the Center by a convenient, covered breeze-way, is Pfeiffer Hall which houses 124 freshman women Plastichrome by Colourpicture

Administration Building, Concordia Teachers College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:15 +0100

Title:
Administration Building, Concordia Teachers College
River Forest (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Teacher training school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Founded in 1864, moved to present 40 acre campus in 1914. Enrollment about 1,200 Curteichcolor

Lewis Memorial Building, Rosary College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:15 +0100

Title:
Lewis Memorial Building, Rosary College
River Forest (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
A liberal arts college with students from all over the world. Founded in 1848, moved to present campus in 1922. Enrollment about 1,000 Joboul Publishing Co

George Williams College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:14 +0100

Title:
George Williams College
Downers Grove (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Contemporary architecture of fourteen new buildings decorates the wooded campus in suburban Downers Grove, southwest of Chicago's Loop. Founded in 1890, George Williams College is a coeducational, four-year liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in public service fields. For information in teh college cal (312) 964-3100

Winston Churchill College, Main Building

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:14 +0100

Title:
Winston Churchill College, Main Building
Pontiac (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The College was founded in 1965, an outgrowth of the generosity and enthusiasm of the people of Livingston County. It is a two-year, private, co-educational, non-denominational, resident Liberal Arts College

Aerial View of Quincy

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:14 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Quincy
Quincy (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view of Quincy, Illinois and Mississippi River looking NW. Quincy Memorial Bridge, Quinsippi Island and Burlington RR Bridge can be seen in center of view

Aerial View of St. Charles

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:14 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of St. Charles
St. Charles (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
An aerial view of this fine community nestled in the Fox River Valley Dexter Press, Inc

North Central College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:13 +0100

Title:
North Central College
Naperville (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Old Main - Administration and classroom building constructed in 1870 as first building on present campus

Olivet Nazarene College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:13 +0100

Title:
Olivet Nazarene College
Bourbonnais (Kankakee) (IL), Chrome unused

Ouincy College, Administration Bldg, 18th and College Sts

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:13 +0100

Title:
Ouincy College, Administration Bldg, 18th and College Sts
Quincy (IL), Chrome unused

Administration Building, Concordia Teachers College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:13 +0100

Title:
Administration Building, Concordia Teachers College
River Forest (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Concordia Teachers College River Forest, Ill. Teacher training owned and operated by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Founded in 1864, moved to present 40 acre campus in 1914. Enrollment about 1,200

Aerial View of Des Plaines, looking northeast

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:12 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Des Plaines, looking northeast
Des Plaines (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Des Plaines is located some 21 miles northwest of Chicago's Loop and has a population exceeding 50,000 Colourpicture

Administration Building - Greenville College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:12 +0100

Title:
Administration Building - Greenville College
Greenville (IL), Chrome unused

Aerial view of Glenview

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:12 +0100

Title:
Aerial view of Glenview
Glenview (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view of the city looking north, with the Glenview Naval Air Station in the background. Glenview is located some 20 miles north and a bit west of Chicago's Loop and has a population of about 25,000

New Hospital Completed in 1970 Located East of Paris

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:12 +0100

Title:
New Hospital Completed in 1970 Located East of Paris
Paris (IL), Chrome unused

Modern Navy Barracks at Great Lakes Naval Training Center