Title:
"A Bit of Sweden", 1015 Rush St
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
There is only one "A Bit of Sweden" at 1015 Rush St. - Chicago, ILL. Famous from Coast to Coast for Swedish food. Showing a corner of our authentic Swedish dining room, fully air conditioned. Swedish bar. Come Once and You Will Come Often
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Title:
165 Cocktail Lounge, Bismarck Hotel
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Randolph at La Salle. A modern and restful meeting place
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Title:
Albert Pick Motel
Rockford (IL), Chrome PM 1963 Jul-6
Description:
1/4 Mile East of Rockford on Route 20 at Alpine Road. Phone 399-1890 - Teletype: 815-398-0687. Completely air-conditioned. All rooms with television, 24-hour telephone service. Swimming pool. Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge. Ideal Meeting facilities. No charge for children under 12
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Title:
Allerton Hotel
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The well-known Tip Top Tap on the 23rd floor affords a magnificent view of Chicago. This 26 story hotel on Michigan Avenue has 1,000 rooms
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Title:
Charles F. Carpentier, Secretary of State
(IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Twenty-one years of construction were required for completion of Illinois' Capitol Building. The structure is one of the out-standing examples of public building architecture of the post-Civil War period. Ground was broken on March 11, 1868; the cornerstone laying took place on October 4, 1868; the building was first occupied in 1876, and construction work was finished in 1889. Charles F. Carpentier, Illnois' 29th Secretary of State, was inaugurated on January 12, 1953
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Title:
Chicago-American Motel, An Albert Pick Motel
Stone Park (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Invitation to the ultimate in comfort and good taste. Mannheim Rd. (Rt. No. 45) at North Avenue. Tel: Area Code No. 312-345-1500. TWX: 312-681-3241
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Title:
Clayton House Motel
Loves Park (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
60 Air-Conditioned Units - Free TV - Restaurant - Meeting Rooms - Swimming Pool. Phone: 877-1401. 4800 N. 2nd St., Rt. U.S. 51 North
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Title:
Dixie Square Wonderfall
Harvey (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
151st-154th & Dixie Highway. Spectacular "Wonderfall" forms permanent indoor display in enclosed Mall regional shopping center with 60 stores under one roof. 72 degree year-round temperature maintained. Free parking for 4,200 cars
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago (IL), Chrome PM 1956 Jul-25
Description:
Heated outdoors swimming pool with its heated and filtered water and cabanas offers a fabulous addition to its many resort features
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Title:
Fenton's Motel
Joliet (IL), Chrome PM 1974 Oct-1
Description:
2305 W. Jefferson Street. 2 mi. w. on US 52 in City, "For the REST of your life" New motel, well back from the Highway; 30 large well-furnished rooms; direct dial phones; TV; carpeting; air conditioning; thermostat controlled heat; shower baths; connecting units. Near best restaurants. Area Code 815 725-4110
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Title:
Fleetwood Restaurant
Springfield (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Dave Beatty Studios E-Z off and on I-55 at exit 100 Sangamon Avenue or Clear Lake exit 98-B. Spend a day in our city and visit the historic Lincoln Shrines. Open 24 hours daily serving delicious food at moderate prices
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Title:
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Completed in March, 1953, this is the largest independently owned terminal in the world. This ten million dollar terminal has tunnels entering from Lower Wacker Drive, and busses can enter the heart of the Loop, without traffic congestion. The Arcade has 18 shops
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Title:
Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital
Hinsdale (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded in 1904, Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospitl today is a 360-bed general hospital well-known throughout suburban Chicago for its high standards of patient care
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Title:
Holiday inn
Lincoln (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
US Highway 66 North and Business Route 66. A Holiday Inn welcome awaits visitors to Lincoln
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Title:
Holiday Inn
East Peoria (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Caterpillar Trail at Expressway 74. Located on Routes US 150, 11, 87 and Interstate 74. Ph. No. 699-7231 - AC: 309. Swimming pool - air conditioned - restaurant - free TV - free Holidex reservations
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Title:
Holiday Inn East
Springfield (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
3100 South 31st St., US 66 bypass and Interstate 55. Lounge, swimming pool, coffee shop, dining room, banquets to 750 persons. Ph. 217-529-5431 - TWX 217-546-0145
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Title:
Hotels Ambassador, East and West
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
1300 North State Parkway. Telephone: (312) 787-7200. Located on the Gold Coast. Catering to the world's famous and fashionable. Home of the fabulous Pump Room, Buttery Bar, Prince of Wales, and Royal Hunt
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Title:
Lincoln Motel
Marshall (IL), Chrome PM 1969 Jun-10
Description:
On U.S. Highway 40, 1 mi. West 111. Phone Area Code 217 - 5658. 21 units - carpeted floors - tile baths - Individual Air-Conditioning - T.V. Municipal Swimming Pool Close. Good Restaurants Nearby
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Title:
Main Lobby, Chicago's YMCA Hotel
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
826 South Wabash Avenue. Accommodations for 2,000 men, women, and families. Coffee shop, cafeteria, laundromat, gift shop, banquet facilities, many programs for guests, near the loop, convenient to all transportation. "Your home in Chicago"
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Title:
Marmion Abbey
Aurora (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Photo of Architect's model of new Benedictine Abbey, showing guest quarters, Chapel and main section of monastery
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Title:
Marshall Field & Company, Main Retail Store
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Through this wide aisle, 385 feet long, passes daily a perpetual throng of shoppers and visitors. This "Main Aisle" is a characteristic feature of the store. State Street Building looking South from Randolph Street
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Title:
Municipal Swimming Pool in Riverside Park
Moline (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
B.A. "Bob" Lenox
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
New Modern Barracks in Great Lakes, Illinois
Great Lakes (IL), Chrome PM 1963 Jul-15
Description:
These new imposing structures are part of the Navy's modernization program. Located in Recruit Training Command, one of these buildings is capable of housing up to 1056 recruits. United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois
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Title:
Prairie Travler Motel
Bloomington (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
On US 66 By-Pass and State 9. 22 new brick air conditioned units - well back from highway - spacious grounds. Wall to wall carpets - tile baths - TV available
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Title:
Randhurst Shopping Center
Mount Prospect (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
US Route 12 & Illinois Route 83. World's largest shopping center built entirely under one roof. Shoppers can visit over 50 stores while enjoying 72 degree, air conditioned temperatures
Joboul Publishing
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Title:
Sleepy Hollow Motel, Inc
Plainfield (IL), Chrome PM May-29
Description:
Recommended AAA; phone Plainfield, Ill. 6041. Route US No. 30 2 1/2 miles southeast of Plainfield, Ill., 5 1/2 miles northwest of Joliet, Ill. Radiant heat, tile baths, innerspring mattresses
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Title:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Pittsfield (IL), Chrome PM 1973 Jul-9
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Title:
The Follmar's Log Restaurant
East Chicago Heights (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Fine cocktails and food you'll enjoy in an exciting new atmosphere. Select the Mardis Gras Dining Room for parties and banquets. US Hiway 30 and Old Sauk Trail at Illinois-Indiana State Line. Phone Skyline 5-3616
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Title:
The Milk Pail & Country Shops at Fin 'n Feather Farm
Fox River Valley (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
2,000 acres set in the heart of the beatiful Fox River Valley on Highway 25 between Dundee and Elgin, Illinois. The Milk Pail, a restaurant on the farm serves pheasant, rainbow trout and country style meals. The Country Shops feature unusual farm fresh foods and distinctive gifts
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Title:
US Air Force Hospital
Rantoul (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
White Fence Farm
Joliet (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Located on Joliet Road, Just 12 Minute North of Joliet, Ill. Phone Area Code (312)739-1720
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Title:
Chicago Beach Hotel
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Jun-5
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Title:
Coliseum
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Congregational Church
Prophetstown (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Aug-22
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Title:
German Building, Jackson Park
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Grant Monument
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
High School
Roslyn (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1909 Aug-13
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Title:
Infantry Barracks
Fort Sheridan (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Jackson Park
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
La Salle Street and Stock Exchange Building
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
La Salle Street Looking North from Jackson Boulevard
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Sep-29
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Title:
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Jul-30
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Title:
Lincoln Monument
Springfield (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Lincoln Monument, Lincoln Park
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Lincoln's Home
Springfield (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Marquette Building
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Marshall Field & Co.'s Store
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
From Wabash Avenue and Washington Street
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Title:
Marshall Field Photo Collage
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Mar-15
Description:
Linings, Colored Dress Goods, and A Portion of the Shoe Section Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, USA
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Title:
Merchant's Loan and Trust Building
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Michigan Avenue, showing Auditorium
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
New Postoffice Building
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Pastures Green on the Kishwaukee
DeKalb (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Pottawattomie Park
St. Charles (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Rock Island County Court House
Rock Island (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Jul-25
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Title:
Sailing in the Harbor
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Apr-8
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Title:
Scene on Fox River
Aurora (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-3
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Title:
State Capitol
Springfield (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
State Street Jack Knife Bridge
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Sep-21
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Title:
The Illinois Hotel
Bloomington (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905
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Title:
The Montgomery Ward & Co. Building
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906
Description:
One of the largest commercial buildings in the world
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Title:
Union Park and Congregational Church; German House and Lake Front, Jackson Park
Chicago (IL), Private Mailing Card PM 1901 Nov-16
Description:
Souvenir of Chicago
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Title:
Union Stock Yards
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Upper Corridor, Art Institute
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 May-5
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Title:
View from Masonic Temple
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Jun-1
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Title:
View of Court House
Belleville (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906
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Title:
Water Works Park, Looking East
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Jun-14
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Title:
White City
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Looking South on State Street
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The world's richest retail mile, bustling by day with over half a million shoppers, is also famous for fun and food at night
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Title:
Greetings from the Windy City Post Card Club
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Upper Left: Officers of Windy City Post Card Club. Meetings held last Thursday of every month. Upper Right: Group of members at annual exhibit and bourse held every year in the fall. Lower Left: Post card collectors from everywhere attend meetings and exhibits. This group represents five states. Lower Right: Members viewing cards at exhibit which is open to public. For information about club or exhibits write Bob Finnegan, Box 695, Whiting, Indiana
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Title:
Blanchard Hall Tower
Wheaton (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The tower of historic Blanchard Hall is a center for Wheaton College campus traditions, and is a landmark to many Wheaton alumni and friends. The building is also distinguished by its cornerstone inscribed with the college motto "For Christ and His Kingdom." It houses administration offices, classrooms, and laboratories
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Title:
Living Room, Plentywood Farm
Bensenville (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Since 1932 the goal of Mrs. Katherine Howell has been to offer the finest of home cooking with tested recipes. With her two sons, Pete and Sandy, the tradition of warm and friendly mid-western hospitality is carried on. Phone for reservations - Chicato: 625-5220. Bensenville: PO 6-0250. Open year 'round. Closed on Mondays
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Title:
Vermilion Park Mall
Danville (IL), Chrome PM 1971 Dec-30
Description:
Illinois' first downtown shopping mall. Designed to meet the needs of a city on the move
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Title:
Administration Building - Niabi Zoo
Moline (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Located in Rock Island County, four miles east of the Quad City Airport on Illinois Route 6. View over 200 specimens and 125 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Open year round
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Title:
Flying Carpet Motor Inn
Des Plaines (IL), Chrome PM 1966
Description:
Rick E. Grunbaum 6465 N Mannheim Road. Closest to O'Hare Airport. Phone: 299-4422, Area Code 312. 225 air conditioned rooms, restaurants and cocktail lounge, in complete resort setting on 15 beautiful acres
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Title:
Sheraton-Chicago Hotel
Chicago (IL), Chrome PM 1965 Feb-2
Description:
505 North Michigan Avenue. Macao - one of the exotic dining rooms at the new Kon-Tiki Ports. Other areas dedicated to delights of drinking and dining are Tempura Bar, Singapore, Papeete, Tama, Saigon, Lanai, and The Ships Deck. Created and supervised by Stephen Crane
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Title:
Old Orchard
Skokie (IL), Chrome PM 1961 Aug-25
Description:
Old Orchard is one of the North Shore and Northwest areas fabulous shopping centers. Located at Skokie Blve. and Golf Rd. in Skokie, Illinois, its pools, plantings and unique architecture, make it an outstanding point of interest
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Title:
Aerial View of Rock River Bridges
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Also showing business section as seen from the Amerock Building
Dexter Press
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Title:
Hotel Nauvoo
Nauvoo (IL), Chrome PM 1965 Aug-22
Description:
Historic inn, built in 1840 as a residence. Newly restores... early Mormon architecture. Delicious family style dinners. Served daily from 5 pm to 9 pm. Sundays from 11:30 am. Specialties: Southern fried chicken, channel cat fish - baked ham - seafoods - charcoal broiled steaks and ribs. Dining rooms open Mar. 15th to Dec. 15th. Telephone: 453-2211 - Area 217
John A. Kraus Co
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Title:
St. Vincent Memorial Hospital
Taylorville (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
201 East Pleasant St. 122 Beds blus 22 Bassinets. Opened December 31, 1954. Conducted by the Sisters Adorers of the Most Precious Blood, Ruma (P.O Red Bud), Ill
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Prairie Travler Motel
Bloomington (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
On US 66, 3 miles NE of Courthouse. 1 mile north of Junction US 66 and State Route 9. All units carpeted, air cond., tile baths, TV and phones. Quiet, well back from highway. Restaurant and cocktail lounge adjacent. No pets. Mr & Mrs. Melvin Sorg. Phones 824-3231
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Title:
The Gardens Cafe Lounge
Litchfield (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Illinois' newest and finest cafe & lounge. Junction 66 & 16. Open 24 hours - everyday. Choice steaks - chicken - seafood. Smorgasbord 4 to 10 evenings, all day Sundays. Four dining rooms. We cater to parties - weddings - sales meetings. CC & Opal Simpson - proprietors
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
View from the Amerock Building
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Showing Rock River and part of industrial area. Rockford is one of the nation's leading machine tool centers
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Easy Living on the Chicago River
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Using the famous Marina City slips and restaurant as a background setting, tourists enjoy the many sights offered by excursion boats plying between Lake Michigan and the western end of Chicago's fabulous downtown
Dexter Press
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Title:
Knox Villa Motel
Knoxville (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
14 units - each with private bath - knotty pine walls - hot water heat - all rooms air conditioned - free television in every room
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Title:
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago, showing two Boeing 707 Jets
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Title:
Natural History Museum
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Dinosaurs, Predator and Prey exhibit at Stanley Field Hall, Chicago Natural History Museum, formerly Field Museum of Natural History. Gorgosaurus, a fierce predaceous dinosaur, stands over its prey, a duck-billed dinosaur Lambeosaurus. Both of these animals lived some 75 million years ago in North America
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Title:
The Camellia House
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Internationally famous Camellia House of Chicago's distinguished lakeside Drake Hotel. Traditionally one of the city's finest Supper Clubs. It features superb cuisine & service in accompaniment to dancing, songs & entertainment by artists from Europe to the Orient. Front Picture: Japan's lovely Izumi Yukumura sings. The Drake, Lake Shore Drive & Upper Michigan Ave., SUperior 7-2200
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
The Chinese Temple of Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Located in the On Leong Merchants' Association Building on 22nd and Wentworth, the center of Chicago's "Chinatown", next to many picturesque and original restaurants and shops, luring visitors from near and far
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Title:
Acques French Restaurant
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Scene in winter of Jacques famous outdoor dining patio on Chicago's Michigan avenue
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Title:
La Tour Cafe Francais
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Outer Drive at Randolph Street. High atop the Outer Drive East Apartments. Elegant dining with an incomparable view of Chicago's lakefront and skyline
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Title:
Mural in the Dining Room of Hotel Evans
Vandalia (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
An authentic reproduction of Vandalia during the time it was the Capital of Illinois from 1819 to 1839. John Matthew Heller, artist. Hotel Evans stands on the site of the Charters Hotel - outside of which the mural shows Abraham Lincoln meeting Stephen A. Douglas for the first time. Capitol shown in center as it appeared in capital days
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Title:
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Baby Tiger is bottle fed in an incubator in the Zoo hospital. Many members of the cat family are born at the Zoo and are raised scientifically. Extreme care is devoted to newly born animals which is comparable to the care and treatment of a human child
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Title:
O'Hare Hilton, O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
P.O. Box 66414, Chicago, Illinois 60666. 312/686-8000. Featuring 888 completely soundproof guest rooms and suites, and connected to the airport terminals by a moving sidewalk system, the O'Hare Hilton is the ultimate in convenience. Seven unique restaurants offering international cuisine
Plastichrome
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Title:
Sheraton-Chicago Hotel
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
505 North Michigan Avenue. Telephone (312) 944-4100. 1000 luxurious rooms on Chicago's magnificent mile... exotic Kon Tiki Ports... Hearty Camelot Dining Room... Klip Joint and Meet Market... Lounges for entertainment... Olympic-size pool, color TV. Airport limo service
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Title:
DIana Grocery and Restaurant
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Best Food in Town; 310 So. Halsted Street; Phone: 263-1848; Peter Kogeones; featured in the film "Dream of Kings"
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Title:
Cave-In-Rock Ferry
Cave-In-Rock (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Mike Coles Site of early entry into Illinois and the West. The Cave-In-Rock Ferry shuttles cars and passengers between Kentucky and Illinois across the Ohio River. Cave-In-Rock State Park is about 3/4 mile upriver with an interesting cave set in the bluffs along the river's edge. It was used over the years by several different bandits and counterfiters. End of Route No. 1
HS Crocker Co., Inc
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Title:
Pounds Hollow
(IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Mike Coles The Shawnee Forest of Gallatin County surrounds this beautiful little lake forming an outdoor recreation area second to none. Camping, paddle boating, swimming, and exploring the surrounding hills produce an entertaining afternoon or weekend. Between Route #1 and Route 34 in Southern Illinois
HS Crocker Co., Inc
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Title:
Edman Chapel, Wheaton College
Wheaton (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Beautiful Edman Chapel is name din honor of Wheaton's fourth president, Dr. V. Raymond Edman, whose dedicated vision inspired the building into reality during the college's centennial. Seating 2,400 it is the scene of daily chapel services, concerts, and other appropriate educational and cultural events
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Title:
St. Michael's Catholic Church and School
Wheaton (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Presbyterian Church
Warren (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Dexter Press
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Title:
Victory Memorial Hospital - Chapel
Waukegan (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Chinese Temple of Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Located in the On Leong Merchants' Association Building on 22nd and Wentworth, the center of Chicago's "Chinatown", next to many picturesque and original restaurants and shops, luring visitors from near and far
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Title:
Chinese Temple, On Leong Merchants Association Building
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Chinese Temple of Chicago is located in the On Leong Merchants Association Building on 22nd and Wentworth - the center of Chicago's "Chinatown," next to many picturesque and original restaurants and shops, luring visitors from near and far
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Title:
Historic Moody Church
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded as a Sunday School by the renowned evangelist of the 19th century, Dwight Lyman Moody, Moody Church's Romanesque sanctuary is one of the largest in the nation, seating over 4000 persons. Its four-manual, 4000 pipe organ is one of the finest, and the present value of the church and property near downtown is over $3,000,000. Senior Minister, George Sweeting. Clark Street at North Avenue, Chicago
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Rectory, School & Gymnazium
Danville (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
East Main & Park Street
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Title:
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Glen Ellyn (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Erected 1888 A.D. National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Prairie at Elm Streets, Glen Ellyn, Ill. 60137. 2,000 B.C. - First known cast bells in China. 400-600 A.D. - Large Bells introduced into Christian Church. 9th Century - Bells first tuned in musical sequence. 15th Century - Bells first played from Clavier instead of by ropes. 17th Century - First complete cast bell Carillons
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Title:
St. Stephen Catholic Church and School
Flore (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
814 N. Main Street Flora, Illinois 62839 Phone 618-662-6261
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Title:
Del Rancho Motel
Gibson City (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
On US 54 and Ill. 47 & 9. Recommended by AAA and Mobil Travelguide, 30 units carpeted, air-conditioned, free TV; room phones; phone: 217-784-4201; Larry & Mary Swartzell
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Title:
Mabry Court Motel
Vandalla (IL), Chrome PM 1970 Jul-11
Description:
Cafeteria or Table Service - 38 Modern Units - Recreation Area - Swimming - Shuffleboard - Cable TV. In the heart of Kaskaskia Valley, southwest corner Interchange U.S. 70 and U.S. 51
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Title:
Views of International Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Ultra Modern interiors grace the Terminals at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago - world's largest and busiest - and depict the spaciousness and elegance of the appointments for the comfort and convenience of Chicago's flying public and that of our National and International visitors
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Title:
Essex Inn
Chicago (IL), Chrome
Description:
On Michigan Avenue at 8th Street. Chicago's new downtown hotel. Closest motel to all convention facilities. 325 units across from grant Park and the Lake. Free covered parking, TV, radio, FM, ice cubes. Convention, converence and private dining rooms. Self-dialing phones - room service - sun deck - Delmonico's Restaurant - cocktail parlour - heated swimming pool - playground area
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Title:
Birthplace of Ronald Reagan
Tampico (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Earl Krantz Birthplace of the 40th President of the United States. President Reagan was born in the walk-up flat above the bank building. (After a few days in the White House, Reagan referred to his beginnings at this residence, quipping, "Things really haven't improved much - I'm still living over the office!") his parents were John Edward and Nelle Wilson Reagan. His brother is Neil, known as "Moon"
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Title:
O'Hare International Airport - Entrance Sign
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Well over a half million planes serving nearly 25 million passengers annually make O'Hare "The Crossroads of the World."
J.D. Natural Color Reproductions
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Title:
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
"Busiest In The World" O'Hare's Control Tower directs well over a half million flights annually, serving nearly 25 million passengers from all over the world
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Title:
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Picturephone-Among the many unusual displays in the Bell Telephone exhibit is a Picturephone, with which Museum visitors can talk to and see visitors at Disneyland in California or the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
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Title:
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Lensless three-dimensional photography - one of the newest and most profound advances in photography is holography. in Eastman Kodak's "This is Photography" exhibit, visitors see how a laser beam is used to produce a fully three-dimensional image on photographic film. Holography...see photography by laser light; hundreds of laboratories all over the world are finding new uses for holography. Here is how it works
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Title:
United States Post Office
Decatur (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The beautiful Federal Building is located on Franklin Street, facing Central Park
Decatur News Agency
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Title:
Pemberton Hall, Eastern Illinois State Teachers' College
Charleston (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Teachers' College
Charleston (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Well-Worth 5 & 10 Cent Store, Charleston, Ill. Genuine Curteich Chicago "C.T. American Art" Post Card Reg. U.S. Pat. Off
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Beer Garden - Sieben's Bier Stube
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
1466 Larrabee St., adjoining Sieben's Brewery, the oldest operating brewery in Chicago
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Title:
Camelot Room, Hotel Sheraton
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1952 Nov-17
Description:
The hallmark of hospitality. 505 North Michigan. "A beautiful setting for superior cuisine."
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Title:
New Lawrence Hotel
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1954 Aug-17
Description:
Lawrence and Kenmore Ave. at Sheridan Road. 400 hotel rooms and kitchenette apartments; overlooking Lake Michigan; in the heart of Uptown Chicago; all rooms contain modern appointments and are equipped with combination tub and shower; visit our fine restaurant, cocktail lounge and shops; $100,000 swimming pool
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Title:
New Lawrence Hotel Overlooking Lake Michigan
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1954 Aug-17
Description:
New Lawrence Hotel Chicago 40, ILL. 400 Hotel Rooms and Kitchenette Apartments Overlooking Lake Michigan In the Heart of Uptown Chicago All Rooms contain modern Appointments and are equipped with Combination Tub and Shower. Visit our fine Restaurant, Cocktail Lounge and Shops. $100,000 Swimming Pool. Genuine Curteich Chicago "C.T. Art Colortone" Post Card (Reg U.S. Pat Off.)
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Title:
Morrison Hotel
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1949 Jun-29
Description:
Clarke and Madison Streets. In the heart of the Loop. 46 stories high and standing 506 feet above the sidewalk. Home of the historic Boston Oyster House and Terrace Casino. Every room with bath, circulating ice water, grille-protected servidor
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Title:
Armory, University of Illinois
Urbana (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Waukegan (IL), Linen PM 1955 Sep-21
Description:
A beautiful building whose high spire can be seen far and wide
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Title:
Public Library
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The Public Library is located on Michigan Boulevard, extending from E. Washington St. to E. Randolph St. The building contains 110,000 square feet of floor space. The library is stocked with books upon almost every subject. There are extensive collections of art books and books in foreign languages, history, biography and travel. The library board maintains seventeen branch libraries and six branch reading rooms, also over a hundred delivery stations
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Abbott Hall at Northwestern University
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Abbott Hall at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois
Tichnor Bros. Inc
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel - West Lounge
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Hotel Maryland
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
One block west of Michigan on famous Gold Coast. Near lake, loop, shops, shows. Unrestricted parking facilities. Diversified transient and residential accommodations. Air conditioned restaurant, Cloister Inn Tavern and Cocktail Lounge. Facilities for banquets, conventions, etc. Managed by Interstate Management Corporation
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Title:
City Building
Champaign (IL), Linen PM 1949
Description:
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
City Hall
Champaign (IL), Linen PM 1940 Jul-8
Description:
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Illini Union Building, University of Illinois
Urbana (IL), Linen PM 1945
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Title:
Fort Sheridan Tower
Fort Sheridan (IL), Linen PM 1942
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Title:
Home Office Building, State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington (IL), Linen unused
Description:
A 12 story Home Office Building owned and occupied exclusively by the State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. and the State Farm Life Insurance Co
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Title:
Hotel Pere Marquette
Peoria (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Jerry B. Gordon, Manager. 500 Rooms, 500 Baths
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Title:
Camelot Room Hotel Sheraton
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The Camelot Room in the Sheraton Hotel 505 North Michigan Avenue Chicago 11, Illinois "A Beautiful Setting for Superior Cuisine"
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Title:
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
A picture of the Art Institute of Chicago from the 1940's
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Title:
Tip Top Tap, Allerton Hotel
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Chicago's after the theatre rendezvous... for midnight chats. "The Lounge" in new Tip Top Tap comfort and glamour, 23 stories above famed Michigan Avenue. Michigan AVenue at Huron. Harding Motel Management
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Title:
Greetings - Various Views
Chicago (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
City Hall and Court House
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Scarboro Pond
Franklin Park (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Marshall Field Retail Store
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Country Club
Princeton (IL), Divided Back PM Apr-2
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Title:
University of Chicago, Southwest Corner Campus, Cobb Hall
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1906 May-15
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Title:
Field Museum, Jackson Park
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Illinois Theater
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Oct-31
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Title:
RR Exchange Bldg
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
University President's House
Champaign (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-19
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Title:
White City Panorama
Chicago (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
"I Can't Get Away at Present..."
Abingdon (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Apr-6
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Title:
American Trust and Savings Bank, Monroe and Clark Streets
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1914 Jul-31
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Title:
Scene on Fox River
Aurora (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Aug-22
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Title:
Seminary
Aurora (IL), Divided Back PM Jun-13
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Title:
Immaculate Conception Church
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Custom Studios Immaculate Conception Church Passionist Fathers 7211 Talcott Avenue Chicago, Illinois Dedicated May 26, 1963 by His Eminence Albert Cardinal Meyer
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Title:
Interior View of Immaculate Conception Church
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Passionist Fathers, 7211 Talcott Avenue
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Title:
St. Peter (Apostle) Church
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
In the heart of Chicago's Loop, was dedicated September 7, 1953
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Title:
College Church, Greenville College
Greenville (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Adoration Chapel, Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Located behind the outdoor altar, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois, is this magnificent perpetual adoration chapel. Daily Mass is held at the chapel to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who visit the Shrine throughout the year
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Title:
Briarcliff Pentecostal Church
Granite City (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Briarcliff Pentecostal Church 1120 W. Pontoon Rd. Granite City, Ill. 62040 Rev. Wayne Miller, Pastor A friendly and spiritual Church...where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty..."Come with us! We will do thee good."
MWM Co
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Title:
Shrine and Retreat Center of Our Lady of La Salette
Georgetown (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
RR 1 (Olivet)
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Title:
Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus
Joliet (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Built of red brick and granite, in the neo-classic style, this beautiful edifice, The Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, was dedicated in May 1955 six years after the Diocese was created by an act of Pope Pius XII
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Christian Church
Harrisburg (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
First Presbyterian Church
Kankakee (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Kankakee Tobacco & Candy Co
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Title:
Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration
Mundelein (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
and Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Memorial Shrine of Eucharistic Congress held here in 1926. Visitors Welcome! Chapel open to public for prayer and visits 6:00 am - 8:00pm. On Highway 176 between Mundelein and Libertyville, Illinois
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Title:
The FIrst Baptist Church
Moline (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
B.A. "Bob" Lenox 1901 - 29th St. The main auditorium seats approximately 400 with overflow accommodations for 200 more. Chapel in the foreground seats 50 people. Off street parking facilities adequate
Dexter
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Title:
First Community Church
Mount Vernon (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
First Presbyterian Church
Mount Vernon (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
First Christian Church
Mattoon (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Organized in 1859, on the down-town site of the present buildings. Picture shows the new contemporary Sanctuary and Narthex, and the older Educational Unit (right). The Transept is not shown, nor is the garden-court area - separating the four wings
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Title:
Saint Mary Priory Chapel on the Mississippi
Nauvoo (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Here, in the fourteen-century old tradition of their Order, the Benedictine nuns chant the Divine Office and live their lives of sacrifice for the glory of Almighty God. "Peace be to those who enter here."
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Title:
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Pittsfield (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aldriels Drug Co
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Title:
First Methodist Church
Pittsfield (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aldrich Drug Co
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Title:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Pittsfield (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aldrich Drug Co
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Title:
Grace Lutheran Church
Paris (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Grace Lutheran Church South Main Street, Paris, Illinois
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Title:
The Presbyterian Church
Paris (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Presbyterian Church, Paris, Illinois
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Title:
St. Irenaeus Catholic School
Park Forest (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Built in 1950, this modern building also serves as a Catholic Church
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Title:
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church
Pekin (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Second Congregational Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Original church founded 1849. Present church built 1891. Gordon Chapel addition completed 1950. Membership 3200, one of the largest in the country
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
First Methodist Church
Rantoul (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
O. F. Brockmeyer The home of Chanute Air Force Base
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Title:
Kilburn Avenue Church of Christ
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The congregation was first organized about 1927. Services were conducted in various places unitl 1952, when the present building was constructed, which is located at 1715 Kilburn Ave
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Title:
Man's Chapel Church
Rossville (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Now property of Vermilion County Museum Society, Danville, Ill. Built in 1857- now the oldest church in this part of Illinois which is still in a serviceable condition
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Title:
Bethlehem Church
St. Charles (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Bethlehem Evan. Lutheran Church, 11 45 No. Fifth Avenue. The Front wall is made of Wisconsin Lannon stone, and is highlighted by a large cross of stainless steel
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
Bethlehem Evangelical Luthern Church
St. Charles (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church 1145 North Fifth Ave., St. Charles, Illinois Built in 1958-1959 - Dedicated Sept. 20, 1959
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Title:
St. Charles' Episcopal Church
St. Charles (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Baynard Smith Jr 994 North Fifth Ave. The Church was organized in 1948 and dedicated in 1952 to Charles I, King and Martyr of England
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Park Presbyterian Church
Streator (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Organized in 1858, Park Church is the first church founded in the Streator Community. The present church, built in 1921, is the third building erected by the congregations
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Title:
The First Methodist Church
Streator (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
"The Church Beautiful - where the warm-hearted meet." Services at 8:30, 10:45 am, church school 9:30 am, M.Y.F. 6:30 pm
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Interior of St. Liborius Catholic Church
Steger (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Dexter
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Title:
St. Liborius Catholic Church
Steger (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine - St. Liborius Parish
Steger (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
St. John's Catholic Church
Savanna (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Baha'I House of Worship
Wilmette (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Famed for its architecture and gardens, as well as for its expression of universal religion, this Temple is visited by thousands each year. Open daily
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Dixon Arch
Dixon (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Dixon Memorial Arch built in 1919 to honor returning World War I veterans. First known as "Victory" arch, it was one of hundreds built throughout the United States. It was made into a permanent structure which lasted until 1949. The arch was widened and rededicated in 1966. It is the only one remaining in the United States from the many built in 1919
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Title:
Looking South on State Street
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The world's richest retail mile, bustling by day with over half a million shoppers, is also famous for fun and food at night
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Title:
Greetings from Fulton
Fulton (IL), Chrome
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Title:
Looking West on downtown Adams Street
Peoria (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Showing county courthouse to the right. This wide thoroughfare is Peoria's largest business street
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Chicago Midway Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome PM 1957 May-25
Description:
Chicago Midway Airport located at 83rd Street and Cicero Avenue, largest and best equipped airport is known as the "Aviation Center of the World."
Aero Distributing Co
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Title:
New Orlando Hotel and Powers Building
Decatur (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
North Water Street, looking north from Prairie Street, at night
Decatur (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
New Union Station
Chicago (IL), White Border
Description:
This majestic new railroad terminal will occupy the entire block bounded by Jackson Boulevard and Adams Street and Canal and Clinton Streets. It will furnish accommodations to four railroads, the Pennsylvania, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Chicago & Alton Companies. The passenger station in itself will be a massive rectangular edifice of white marble and with all improvements the total cost will be about $65,000,000
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Title:
Michigan Avenue, North form Blackstone Hotel
Chicago (IL), White Border
Description:
This picture gives a full view of Michigan Avenue. Nowhere in Chicago is there such a row of beautiful and magnificent buildings as shown on the reverse side. Prominent buildings are the Blackstone Hotel, Harvester Building, Congress Hotel, Auditorium, Pullman Building, Peoples Gas Building, Lakeview Building, Illinois Athletic Club, Monroe Building, University Club, Tower Building, and Michigan Boulevard Buildling
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