Title:
Weeding On The Pair-O-Chutes, Riverside park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1947 Jun-13
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Title:
YMCA Hotel Marine Room, 826 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
? For Men, Women and Families. 2000 Fireproof rooms. Many with running water. Some with private bath. Rates from $1.00 o $2.00 per day. Daily programs, entertainments and concerts. Within walking distance of a beach. These marine type built-in bed room units installed at the Chicago Y.M.C.A. Hotel were designed by the hotel staff.
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Title:
The Wagon Wheel
Rockton Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Located at the intersection of Routes 2 and 75. ? Service quality food that we believe you particularly desire. Only women are employed in the kitchen of the Wagon wheel because women, through their innate sense of taste and daintiness excel in the fine arts of cookery. These enjoyable meals served in the quaint atmosphere of the Wagon Wheel will appeal to the most exacting appetite.
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Title:
Henrici's, 67-71 West Randolph Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1946 Sep-04
Description:
You will enjoy Chicago's finest food, pastry and coffee at Henrici's.
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Title:
Bears, Brookfield Zoo
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1939 Nov-06
Description:
One of the Barless Zoos in the world, covering nearly two hundred acres of native woodland, with some of the finest specimens and wonders of wild animal life housed in natural settings of modern design and beauty.
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Title:
Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
One of the largest Stadiums in the world, having seating capacity of over 122,000. The New field Museum of Natural History is located in Grant Park at the foot of Roosevelt Road. The structure is built of white marble and is strictly fireproof. Estimated cost four Million dollars.
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Title:
Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1945 Dec-31
Description:
Two of Chicago's imposing structures are located facing each other on the beautiful Lake front ? The field Museum and Soldiers Field. The Museum a gift of Marshall Field, cost about seven and one-half millions and is the best of its kind in the world. Soldiers field is dedicated as a War Memorial and is the scene of many thrilling spectacles.
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Title:
The Coliseum
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The coliseum has a seating capacity of fifteen thousand. Because of this, it has acquired the title of ?Chicago's historic convention hall.? Each year it houses many of the large national expositions, among which are the radio, outdoor and outomobile shows. The facade of the coliseum was built from material salvaged from the Civil War ? famous Libby Prison of Richmond, Virginia.
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Title:
The Tribune Tower By Night
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1947 Oct-02
Description:
The new Tribune Tower Building is located near the Michigan Boulevard Bridge; is 23 stories high with a tower of 140 feet. The Chicago Tribune offered prize of $100,000 for the plans and the result is the most beautiful office building in the world.
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Title:
Alexander McKinlock Memorial Campus, Northwestern University
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1939 Sep-07
Description:
View from Lake Shore Drive looking West. Showing Montgomery Ward Memorial Building. Containing Medical school, Medical Clinic. Dental School and Dental Clinic. Other buildings shown are Wieboldt Hall of Commerce, Levy Mayer Hall of Law. Elbert H. Gary Library of Law.
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Title:
Early Scene Along The Illinois And Michigan Canal
Lockport Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Administration Building Kewanee Boiler Corporation
Kewanee Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1952 Jul-23
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Title:
First Methodist Church
Kewanee Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1957 May-09
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Title:
Adler Planetarium And Terrazzo Promenade
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Adler Planetarium and Terrazo Promenade. The million dollar Adler planetarium on the lake front off Roosevelt Road. ?A Drama of the Heavens.? Demonstrating the beauties and mysteries of the universe mechanically reproduced. A Zeiss projector costing over ninety thousand dollars reflects the planets and stars on a vaulted dome. Also has a lecture hall with a seating capacity for several hundred persons
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Title:
The Stevens
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1943 Mar-04
Description:
?America's Grand Hotel? Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens occupies Chicago's finest hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers.
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Title:
The Stevens
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The Stevens Overlooking Lake Michigan. Located in the very heart of the city ? on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens is noted for its friendly service and excellent food
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Title:
John G. Shedd Memorial Aquarium
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1939 Sep-28
Description:
Located at the lake front, in Grant park east of Field Museum of Natural History. It is the largest and most modern Aquarium in America. It is built of Georgia Marble.
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Title:
Public Library
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1944 Apr-27
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.
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Title:
Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking North along Michigan Avenue from The Art Institute of Chicago, World famous art gallery and art school in Grant Park. This view reveals many impressive skyscrapers, a few of which are the Carbide and Carbon Billing, The Wrigley Building, The Tribune Tower, and the Prudential Building.
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Title:
Echart Hall Of Liberal Arts, Aurora College
Aurora Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Navy Pier
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago's contribution to ocean commerce is represented by Navy Pier. Opened in 1959 and operated by the Chicago Port Authority its role has increased steadily in importance, especially since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, linking the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river System.
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Title:
Aerial View Of Business Section And Rock River
Rockford Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of business section and Rock River bridges as seen from the Amerock Building, Rockford, Illinois.
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Title:
Sauk Trail Inn
Annawan Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Early American d?cor Completely Air-conditioned Dining Room ? Coffee Shop ? Cocktail Lounge Complete Menu ? Moderate Prices Traveling Families Welcome S. E. Corner of 80 Exit on 78 Ample Parking Open Every Day Annawan, Illinois.
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Title:
The Red Oak
Bishop Hill Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Handcrafted Gifts Luncheonbord
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Title:
Caterpillar World Headquarters, 100 Ne Adams
Peoria Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Chicago's Union Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago's Union Station is the crossroad of the world's train travel. The home of famous ?Fred Harvey Service.?
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Title:
The Greyhound Bus Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This modern and largest of terminals was completed March, 1953, at a cost of ten million dollars. Bus traffic enters from lower entrances via tunnels from lower Wacker Drive, thus by-passing traffic congestion enroute to the heart of the Loop. Owned and operated solely by the Greyhound Company.
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Title:
Town And Country Inn, 2110 N. Bloomington St
Streator Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1968 Jan-26
Description:
The ?Captains Table? Dining Room and the ?Jolly rogers? Lounge overlooking our beautiful year round Tropical Swimming Pool is an inviting spot for relaxing and dining. Unsurpassed Cuisine unobtrusively served in a delightful atmosphere. Private Bonquet Rooms for special parties. As an integts part of the 76 room Town & Country Motel, all combine to make this an ideal spot for family weekends or business gatherings.
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Title:
Bureau County Historical Society Museum, 109 Park Avenue West
Princeton Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Located west of the Court House, in the former Clark- Norris home, the Museum contains four floors of exhibits of Bureau County history. Open daily except Tuesday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Closed holidays and Dec. 24 through Jan. 31.
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Title:
John Deere Historic Site
Grand Detour Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Reconstruction drawing of John Deere's first selfscouring steel plow. Made and successfully tested and Grand Detour in 1837
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Title:
Matson Public Library
Princeton Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Endowed by Nehemiah Matson 1885 Present building erected in 1912. Original horse trough and dog fountain in foreground
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Title:
Woodland Palace
Kewanee Illinois (IL), Chrome
Description:
It is believed to be the first house in the U. S. to be completely Air-conditioned
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Title:
John Deere Historic Site
Grand Detour Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of rock River at Grand Detour
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Title:
Broadway
Astoria Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1978 Apr-11
Description:
Sponsored by Astoria Lions club
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Title:
Pike County Courthouse
Summer Hill Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1979 Jan-27
Description:
Pike County Courthouse, octagonal in shape is a unique landmark on the square in Pittsfield. Ill. Built of Berea stone in 1893-94. the building was designed by Henry Elliott of Chicago and cost at that time. $45,000. It is listed by the Illinois Arts Council as on of Illinois 10 most outstanding examples of courthouse architecture.
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Title:
Aerial View And Oasis On Illinois Tollway
Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of famous Illinois Tollway Oasis. Five Fred Harvey Restaurants and Gift shops ? 10 Standard Oil Service Stations serve motorists on the Illinois Tollroad
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Title:
Air View Of Chicago's
Chrome unused
Description:
Prudential, Marina City, United American, Wrigley, Tribune Tower, Merchandise Mart and others.
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Title:
Chicago O'Hare Terminal Building
Chrome unused
Description:
Direct access to the Terminal Building is provided by an elevated roadway, connected with a network of new expressways and tollways. Cover for passengers is provided by canopies and glass enclosed entrances in the event of inclement weather.
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Title:
Motel Marion Marion
Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Motel Marion-Marion, Ill. Situated on Ill. Rt. 13, one mile from Ill. Rt. 37, this ranch-style hotel, beautifully landscaped. Offers you an excellent place to stop or stay. 32 all modern rooms with tub and shower, telephone and radio, plus a cozy Honeymoon cottage! Appetizing meals in the attractive Pine Room, which seats 50 people. Rates: Single, 3.50 and 4.00; double 5.00, 6.00 and 7.00.
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Title:
Soldiers Field, Burnham Park
Linen PM 1943 Sep-28
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Title:
St. Jude Thaddeus, 3208 E. 91st St
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
This original painting from the brush of Sister Stanisia represents St. Jude, the Patron of Impossible Cases, as venerated in the National Headquarters of St. Jude's League .Petitions and thanksgivings to St. Jude are accepted at all times at The National shrine of St. Jude 3208 E. 91st St. Chicago. Ill.
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Title:
Marina City's Twin Towers, Chicago River
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
Sears Tower And Veranda
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
Brick Yard Shopping Center
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago's largest indoor shopping center
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Title:
Aurora Public Library, One East Benton St
Aurora Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Batavia Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Completed in 1973 scientists from all over the world gather here to study the structure of the atom. Located here is the world's largest particle accelerator set underground with a circumference of 4 miles
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Title:
Wheaton
Wheaton Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This aerial view of Wheaton features the new Billy Graham Center and a portion of the campus of Wheaton College
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Title:
Waves And Surf At Oak Street Beach
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Showing the fabulous Gold Coast and beach in the background
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Title:
Soldier's Field
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This mammoth U-shaped Stadium with a seating capacity of 105,000 adjoins Grant Park on the south. The annual Easter Sunrise Service with a choir of 3,000 is held here. It is the scene of many sport events and activities.
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Title:
Stronghold, P.O. Box 199
Oregon Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The ?Castle? is part of a year-round conference and retreat center owned and operated by Blackhawk Presbytery Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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Title:
Architectural Wonders
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Some of America's most magnificent architectural structures are seen in this splendid view of North Michigan Avenue. The wondrous Wrigley Building, the classic Tribune Tower and the majestic new John Hancock Center, towering over a quarter of a mile high into the sky above Chicago, create a scene of breathtaking beauty.
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Title:
Bird's-Eye View
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
A perspective view of Chicago's ?Loop? area from high-in-the-sky atop the new 100-story John Hancock Center. At the left is beautiful Grant Park, at the right the twin towers of Marina City.
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Title:
Busy State Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Looking north on the world's richest retail mile, bustling by day with over half a million shoppers. The intersection of State and Madison is referred to as the world's busiest pedestrian street corner.
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Title:
Chicago's Gold Coast From Lake Michigan
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago's Gold Coast from Lake Michigan overshadowed by the John Hancock Building and Water Tower Place
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Title:
Fox Valley Center
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Fox Valley Center, located at Route 59 near Route 34 in Aurora, Illinois, is one of the Chicago area's most beautiful indoor shopping centers.
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Title:
Looking East
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Toward Lake Michigan one sees the ultra-modern facilities of Passavant, Wesley Memorial and Veterans Administration hospitals, flanked by the Carriage House, American Furniture Mart and Holiday Inn.
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Title:
Magnificent Michigan Avenue
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
An aerial view looking north. The majestic skyline of Chicago is fronted by beautiful Grant Park
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Title:
The Chicago River
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Preserved by far sighted planners, the river's course has been retained in the center of Chicago's famous ?Loop? area. The river serves recreational users as well as providing deep channel passage for domestic and foreign freighters plying the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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Title:
The First National Bank Of Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This new building, rising 850 feet on the former site of the famed Morrison Hotel, is unique in the city's architecture. The per-floor area tapers from 59,000 sq. ft. at street level to 29,000 sq. ft. at the tower.
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Title:
Wondrous Architecture
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
While becoming one of the world's outstanding metropolitan giants, Chicago has rigidly maintained its reputation for varied architectural design.
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Title:
Mayflower Motel, U.S. 34-3/4 Miles West of Illinois 83
Clarendon Hills Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
31 modern units, air-conditioned or window fans; hot water or vented heat individually controlled. Bus service. For reservations phone Hinsdale 4488. MR & MRS. Duane Reed, Owner-Managers
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Title:
Richards Restaurant & Lounge, 3011 South Harlem Ave Route 42A, 1 Mile North of Route 66
Berwyn Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Four Beautiful Dining Rooms and our "Secret Harbor Lounge", all for your Enjoyment. We cater to Banquets, Weddings and Private Parties. Thou Shalt Not Go Hungry
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Title:
The Francis Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue
Evanston Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1968 Mar-11
Description:
A Specialized library offering information on the receipt of alcohol, other narcotics, tobacco, and related subjects. It is the largest of its kind in the world. It houses a collection of more than 4,000 books and a similar number of pamphlets.
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Title:
The Francis Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue
Evanston Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1976 Apr-28
Description:
This room contains photographs of the Presidents of the World's WCTU. The glass case has mementos from around the world. Here is seen the bell which was cast from 1,000 opium pipes. The Multiplex, with pictures of memorials to Miss Willard claims the visitor's attention.
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Title:
Roger A. Watkins Residence Hall
Aurora Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Houses 99 men and 88 women in separate wings
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Title:
8 Year Old Walker's Deluxe Gift Wrapped Decanter
Peoria Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Hiram Walker bottles its superb 8 year old Walker's Deluxe Straight Bourbon in an authentic decanter designed by Cristalleries du Val-Saint-Lambert, Liege, Belgium.
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Title:
Chicago's New Zoo At Brookfield
Brookfield Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1954 Sep-01
Description:
Children's Zoo and Farm - Here children (and adults)may mingle with many species of wild and domestic, young or baby animals. A typical, small-scale Illinois farm with bath, silo, windmill and pens is to be seen, showing calves, colts, lambs, pigs, chicks and ducklings. At feeding time children are invited to bottle-feed some of the baby animals.
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Title:
Prudential Building And Art Institute
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago's Michigan Avenue skyline, from Grant Park, looking north, showing the famous Lion in front of the Art Institute and the Prudential Building in the background.
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Title:
Rest Cottage
Evanston Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The home of Frances E, Willard, is located in the classic town of Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The home was erected in 1865; it has 17 rooms, each with its own particular charm and interest. Visitors are welcome at any time.
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Title:
Cattle Stalls, Union Stock Yards
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1924 Oct-21
Description:
The Union Stock Yards are located on the south side, extending south from 37st St, and cover a total area of 500 acres. An average of 1000 cars of live stock is received daily and 500 cars of meat and other products leave daily for all parts of the world. $1,000,000 worth of live stock is brought here every day in the year.
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Title:
The Stevens Hotel, Michigan Blvd., 7th to 8th Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The Stevens, Chicago, the world's largest hotel contains 3000 rooms with bath. Located on Michigan Avenue, 7th St. to 8th St., overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, it occupies the finest site in America. Because of its size and perfect arrangement for services, The Stevens offers exceptional values. Special Features Include: Children's Playroom, Library, circulating ice water in all rooms, Bowling Alleys, Billiard and Pool Tables, reading lamp on every bed, Largest Hotel Exhibition Hall, 1200 seat Theatre, five floors devoted to public use, Seven Ballrooms, many private dining rooms, Radios, Antique Lounge, Talking Motion Picture Equipment, 18 hole Golf Course on Roof.
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Title:
Double Deck Motor Bus
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The motorbusses start at Devon Ave, and Sheridan Road and go down-town via Sheridan Road, Lincoln Park and Lake Shore Drive, then go around the loop via Michigan Ave., Jackson Blvd., State and Washington Sts, and return to the starting point, the fare is ten cents and it requires about one hour each way to make the trip. The best and least expensive method of seeing Chicago.
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Title:
Illinois Underground Tunnel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hutchinson Hall And Tower, University of Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Federal Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
State Street South From Washington
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1949 May-15
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Title:
Central School
Beardstown Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Dec-30
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Title:
City Hall And Engine Room
Vandalia Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
High School
Vandalia Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM Jun-10
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Title:
Christian Church
Palmyra Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Dec-11
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Title:
Hanshaw Memorial M. E. Church
Palmyra Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
I.O.O.F. Old Folks Home
Mattoon Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Jul-31
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Title:
Main Street Looking East
Palmyra Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1913 Apr-15
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Title:
Baptist Church
Roodhouse Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1912 Jun-16
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Title:
The Dieckmann
Vandalia Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM Jun-12
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Title:
Country Club
Springfield Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-00
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Title:
First M. E. Church
St. Louis Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Apr-09
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Title:
Governors Mansion
Springfield Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Jan-01
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Title:
State Capitol
Springfield Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-04
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Title:
Field Museum, Jackson Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1907 Oct-05
Description:
Situated in Jackson Park. Built at the time of the World's Fair, Founded by the late Marshall Field.
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Title:
Main Bldg., S. I. Normal
Charbondale Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Chatham
Chatham Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1913 Jul-08
Description:
I Certainly can't complain of life at Chatham, Ill. It's a fine place.
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Title:
Maple Lake
Palmyra Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1943 Mar-11
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Title:
Carnegie Library & City Hall
Beardstown Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-03
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Title:
Humboldt Park, Lagoon
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Feb-19
Description:
One of the West Side Parks Area 206 Acres
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Title:
C. R. R. Bridge Over Okaw River
South Vandalia Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM May-11
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Title:
Scene In Glen Oak Park
Peoria Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM May-11
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Title:
Driveway Lincoln Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Aug-25
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Title:
Great Northern Hotel And Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Aug-05
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Title:
Administration Building And Hospital Soldiers And Sailors Home
Quincy Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Nov-03
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Title:
Goldier's Monument
Quincy Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Oct-13
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Title:
Pirie Scott & Co's Building, Carson
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Feb-16
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Title:
Dancing Pavilion And Tower, White City
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Aug-26
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Title:
Public School
Louisville Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1912 Jul-16
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Title:
Bluffs Along The Mississippi River
Piasa Chautauqua Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1912 Aug-05
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Title:
Moline High Bridge Over Rock River
Moline Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1912 Sep-03
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Title:
Little Old Man Of The Woods
Detroit Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Boat House, Humboldt Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1912 May-22
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Title:
Galena
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking upstairs on Washington Street connecting three street levels. On second street level is church where General Grant worshipped. Galena's oldest fire station may be seen opposite church
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Title:
The Shedd Aquarium
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
A gift to the City of Chicago by the late J. G. Shedd. It is the largest and most completely equipped in the United States. The aquarium affords the most comprehensive collection of aquatic life ever exhibited
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Title:
Tinker Cottage
Rockford Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This Swiss chalet, preserved from the early days of the city, is today one of the unique buildings of the Midwest area. Maintained by Tinker Cottage Association, Inc. and Auxiliary and the Rockford Park District, it houses a valuable collection of early American and European antiques.
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Title:
Always Fly Skycoach
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Your Host from coast to coast. Chicago, Title & Trust Bldg. Randolph 6-9616. Burbank, Calif. Stanley 7-2626. San Francisco Yukon 6-3792. San Diego Main 2591. Philadelphia Locust 4-3565. New York Circle 6-3001. Boston Hancock 6-4582. Los Angeles Stanley 7-2626.
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Title:
Chicago Mannheim Trave Lodge, 2448 Mannheim Rd
Franklin Park Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
"We Welcome you to a Quiet - Convenient Location" GL 1-1310 - 75 Units - AAA. Continental Breakfast - Heated pool - T. V. - radio - Telephones - Electric Heat and Air Conditioning in all rooms. 4 Miles South of O'Hare Airport. TWX: Fkln Pk 1382 - U-Service Available. A Member of the World's Largest Network of Fine Motels.
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Title:
O'Hare-Concord Motor Inn, 6565 No. Mannheim Rd
Des Plains Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Adjacent to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. View of Lobby - 200 luxurious rooms
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Title:
Museum Of Science And Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1971 Aug-02
Description:
German Submarine U-505 - One of the Museum's most popular displays is the U-505, first enemy warship captured in battle on the high seas by the U.S. Navy since the War of 1812. Here, in the fore torpedo room are firing tubes, torpedoes and bunks for crew members.
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Title:
Annual Free Fish Fry Aug. 23Rd
Beardstown Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1907 Jun-02
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Title:
Chicago Plant Swift & Company
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1924 Apr-23
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Title:
Comiskey Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago is one of the best Baseball towns in the country and Comiskey park, one of the finest ball parks and is the home of the "White Sox."
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Title:
On The Shores Of Lake Mascuppic
Lakeview Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Stock Yard Scene In Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Cattle in the pens in the largest stock yards in the world. Cattle are detained in these pens for a period of one or two days before being driven to the Slaughter House. It covers about a mile square
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Title:
Railroad Center Of The World
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Chicago in volume of tonnage and amount of facilities is the world's largest terminal point. It is now served by over 35 railways which have 5700 miles of track on the Chicago area
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Title:
Administration Building
Kewanee Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Boss Mfg. Co., Office.
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Title:
Hotel Kaskaskia
LaSalle Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1949 Aug-11
Description:
Modern - Fireproof 1100 Rooms $1.75 up - with Bath $3.00 up Within 6 miles of Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park
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Title:
Barges Going Through Brandon Locks
Jolit Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Illinois Waterway
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Title:
Aeroplane View Of Fair Grounds
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1953 Sep-12
Description:
A century of Progress. International Exposition 1933, Chicago. This air-plane view illustrates the charm and beauty of the lakeshore setting for Chicago's 1933 Century of Progress and International exposition. The entire area on which the Fair is located was once pare of Lake Michigan, now made into islands and outer drives by civic improvement programs.
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Title:
Aragon Ballroom
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
"He who has not been at Aragon knows not what a paradise it is!" Aragon Ballroom, Lawrence near Broadway, Chicago. Aragon "Ballroom of a Thousand Delights".
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Title:
Lake Shore Drive And The Drake
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1941 Mar-24
Description:
Birdseye view of Chicago's famous Boulevard Link at the junction of Lake Shore Drive and Upper Michigan Avenue, In the near background can be seen the Drake, Drake Tower apartments and other fine residential apartments overlooking Lake Michigan at the Oak Street Beach. In the far background - the Navy Pier and the Palmolive Building, topped by the Lindbergh beacon.
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Title:
Greetings From Marion
Marion Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1943 Apr-15
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Birds-Eye View Form Recreation Building
Crystal Lake Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1946 Jul-02
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Title:
The Adler Planetarium, Grant Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1943 Jul-14
Description:
Adler Planetarium operated by the Chicago Park District on Northerly Island in Burnham Park, Chicago. Here in a specially built chamber with the complicated Planetarium Instrument one is thrilled by the drama and immensity of the heavenly bodies in their endless journey through the sky.
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African Elephants
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Field Museum of Natural History Chicago, U. S. A. African Elephants Stanley Field Hall. There are only two species of elephants now living, the African and the Indian. The African species has enormous ears, a bulging rounded forehead, a concave back, and large tusks in both sexes. The larger animal in this group stands 10 feet 10½ inches at the shoulder. The common elephant of circuses is the Indian elephant. Specimens collected and taxidermy by C. E. Akeley.
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Conservatory, Garfield Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Garfield Park is located on the west side between Hamlin Avenue and Central Park Avenue. From West Kinzie Street to Colorado Avenue. Madison Street, the dividing line for north and south part of Chicago, runs through the center of the park. Just south of Madison Street is the band stand and the Formal Gardens. North of Madison Street is the Lagoon and the boat house, also the conservatory, said to be the largest in the world. The total area of the park is 188 acres.
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Su-Lin The Giant Panda
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Field Museum of Natural History Chicago, U. S. A. Su-Lin, The Giant Panda Hall 15. Su-Lin the baby Giant Panda, was about six weeks old at the time of her capture in the Province of Szechwan. China. She was between four and five months old in February, 1937, when she reached the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago, where she was on exhibition until the time of her death, April 1, 1938. Su-Lin was the first Giant Panda to be brought out of China alive and to be exhibited in captivity. Presented by the Chicago Zoological Society. Taxidermy by C. J. Albrecht.
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Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1948 Apr-12
Description:
Buckingham Fountain Grant Park The world's largest fountain of its type. A gift of Miss Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother Clarence Buckingham. Patterned to some extent after the Latona Fountain in the garden of Versailles, France, but more than twice as large Embellished with aquatic motifs, and in the center are eight colossal sea horses.
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Interior Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Located on the west side. The conservatory is said to be the largest in the world. The total area of the park is 188 acres
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Lake Shore Drive And Oak St. Beach
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Lake shore Drive and Oak St. beach Looking north toward Lincoln Park, from The Drake along Chicago's famed Boulevard Link at eh junction of upper Michigan Ave. and Lake Shore Drive. The view shows the exclusive near North Shore Gold Coast residential section overlooking Oak Street Beach.
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View At Lake Shore Drive And North Ave
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Lake Shore Drive extends south along the eastern part of Lincoln park, parallel to the mile-long lagoon, which contains all kinds of small craft. From the south entrance of the park the Drive skirts the Lake Front and on the left are some of the most beautiful residences in the City. On the right is a shaded bridle path, and beyond a gentle sloping bench with great blocks of granite as a protection form the storm waves.
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Title:
Visitors Concourse West Suburban Hospital
Oak Park Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Edgewater Beach Yacht Club
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Most distinctive cocktail room in America Edgewater Beach Hotel, Chicago.
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Eitel's Old Heidelberg Rathskeller
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Randolph near state, in the heart of the loop, Chicago. A place where unique entertainment blends with fine German food and drink. Herr Louie and the Weasel and their Hungry Five appearing nightly. No cover charge at any time. Air conditioned.
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Flamingo Room New Bismarck Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Flamingo Room (Red Lacquer Room) New Bismarck Hotel Chicago. Trimmed with artistic daring red and silver carved walls, illuminated by silver carved walls, illuminated by silver light fixtures, created altogether a novel, modern setting, adding zest to either a noonday luncheon or an evening dinner.
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The Coffee Shop
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The Coffee Shop New Bismarck Hotel, Chicago.
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The Palmer House Empire Room
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The famous Empire Room of the Palmer House is renowned for its presentation of America's finest floor shows and outstanding dance orchestras
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View Of Lobby New Bismarck Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
An atmosphere of dignified warmth is imparted by the furnishings, lighting fixtures, and the artistic counter-Panelled walls, Paintings of famous masters, both old and modern, add charm.
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Lincoln Highway
Fulton Illinois (IL), Linen
Description:
Lincoln Highway, Lyons and Fulton Bridge over Mississippi River, Official Gateway to Iowa and Illinois. Official Crossing of Lincoln Highway leading direct from Fulton. Illinois, through Lyons to Clinton, Iowa, over paved roads.
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State Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1944 Aug-29
Description:
Center of the famous loop-retail district with its department stores, theatres, restaurants, and places of amusement. Its equal cannot be found the world over.
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Merchandise Mart
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
World's Largest Merchandising and Business Building
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Sherman Hotel, Clark And Randolph Streets
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Known for its beautiful dining rooms and elaborate banquet and convention halls
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Headquarters National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, 1730 Chicago Avenue
Evanston Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, III, 60201. Here are housed the administrative offices of the organization. Included also are the Editorial and Circulation Offices of the Union Signal Publishing House, and The Willard Memorial Library.
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Fire Fighting School At U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1961 Oct-21
Description:
Recruits are exposed to actual training in fighting fires at Fire Fighting School at U. S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois.
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Chicago Stadium
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The world's largest indoor sports arena, located at Madison, Wood, Warren and Wolcott Streets. Providing seating capacity for an assemblage of 25,000 Persons, It is the scene of many national conventions and important sporting spectacles. The greatest organ ever built provides musical entertainment.
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Palmer House
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Palmer House Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago's loop, The Palmer House with 2250 rooms is one of the world's largest and most beautiful Hotels. Air-conditioned rooms are available. Home of the popular Empire Room where America's greatest entertainers are featured. Telephone: Randolph 6-7500. Teletype: CG 698.
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Public Library
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1948 May-01
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 39 branch libraries and six branch reading rooms, also over a hundred delivery stations.
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Interior Main Mess Hall, Chanute Field
Rantoul Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1942 Oct-08
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Flying Cadets In Non-Com. Officers Section, Scott Field
Belleville Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1943 Feb-23
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Title:
Army Life In Tents Is Not So Bad!
Decatur Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1943 May-14
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City Hall
Alton Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1951 Jul-00
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Bird House The Chicago Zoological Park
Brookfield Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1951 Aug-18
Description:
The bird collection includes birds gathered from all over the world, the mountains, deserts, the oceans and the arctic seas; including he smallest birds, the ostrich-like birds and many intermediate kinds. Nearly three thousand specimens in all.
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Band Shell By Night, Grant Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1952 Sep-09
Description:
The band shell area in Grant Park where the Chicago Park District each year offers a series of concerts under the stars, attracting hundreds of thousands of music lovers to listen to famous bans, orchestras and Guest artists of international prominence.
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Title:
Greetings From Girard
Girard Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1948 Aug-31
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Teachers College
Charleston Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1945 Sep-27
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Palmer House
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1953 Jan-11
Description:
The Empire Room of the Palmer House in Chicago. Famous for it "Parade of Stars" presents the greatest array of entertainers and name bands in America, at dinner and supper nightly. Concert ensemble at luncheon.
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Navy Pier
Linen unused
Description:
Devoted to the docking of lake boats. There are three deck levels for freight and passenger traffic. The outer end contains a concert and dance hall, with a capacity of 4000. Erected at a cost of nearly $4,000,000.
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Title:
1968 Sesquicentennial Year
Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
1818 - 1968. Sesquicentennial Year. Throughout the state, the Sesquicentennial year will be observed with pageantry and festivity that will make visiting our historical sites, outdoor playground's museums, and cosmopolitan cultural centers more enjoyable than ever.
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Title:
City Hall
Rockford Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
High School
Galva Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
M. E. Church
Galva Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
A Winter Scene In Bishop Hill
Bishop Hill Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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State St.,
Belvidere Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Dec-08
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Title:
High School Building
Bushnell Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Aug-30
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Title:
Exchange St., Looking South
Galva Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
High School
Rockford Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-01
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Title:
High School
Canton Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Aug-27
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Title:
Public Library
Streator Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Main Street - Looking West
Streator Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Presbyterian Church |
