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Edgewater Beach Apartments And Lake Michigan

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:49:25 +0100

Edgewater Beach Apartments And Lake Michigan, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Real Photo, unused

Newberry Library

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:23 +0100

Newberry Library, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, PM 1908 Jun-23, 1C stamp

Visitors Reception Room Libby Mcneill And Libby

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:22 +0100

Visitors Reception Room Libby Mcneill And Libby, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, unused

Lincoln Park Lagoon And Bridge

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:21 +0100

Lincoln Park Lagoon And Bridge, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, PM 1908 Aug-12, 1C stamp

The Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:20 +0100

The Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, PM 1907 Jun-21, 1C stamp

Washington Park

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:20 +0100

Washington Park, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, PM 1911 Jan-20, 1C stamp
Stepping Stones and Lagoon. Oldest Park on South Side. Area 371 Acres

St. Vincent's Church And College

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:16 +0100

St. Vincent's Church And College, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, unused

Church Of Our Lady Of Sorrows

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:16 +0100

Church Of Our Lady Of Sorrows, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, unused

Marshall Field & Co.'s Retail Store

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:28:16 +0100

Marshall Field & Co.'s Retail Store, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Divided Back, unused

U. S. Marine Hospital

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:47:12 +0100

U. S. Marine Hospital, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1907 Mar-19, 1C stamp

Newbery Library

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:45:38 +0100

Newbery Library, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1909 Jan-27

Washington Park Refectory

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:44:59 +0100

Washington Park Refectory, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1907 Aug-04, 1C stamp

Royal Bengal Tiger, Lincoln Park

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:44:06 +0100

Royal Bengal Tiger, Lincoln Park, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1908, 1C stamp

Scene In Jackson Park

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:44:05 +0100

Scene In Jackson Park, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1908 Jun-11, 1C stamp

Otto Young's Villa

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:44:04 +0100

Otto Young's Villa, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1907 Jun-23, 1C stamp
From Lawn, Lake Geneva (Near Chicago)

Clark St. Opposite Court House In 1860

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:43:56 +0100

Clark St. Opposite Court House In 1860, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1907 Apr-28, 1C stamp

State Street

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:43:55 +0100

State Street, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), PM 1906 Oct-15, 1C stamp
North of Adams Street

The Ferris Wheel

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:43:46 +0100

The Ferris Wheel, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), unused

La Salle Monument In Lincoln Park

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:43:28 +0100

La Salle Monument In Lincoln Park, Chicago Illinois (IL) , Post Card (Undivided Back), unused

YMCA Hotel Marine Room, 826 S. Wabash Avenue

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:40:08 +0100

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.

Weeding On The Pair-O-Chutes, Riverside park

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:40:08 +0100

Title:
Weeding On The Pair-O-Chutes, Riverside park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1947 Jun-13

Henrici's, 67-71 West Randolph Street

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:39:11 +0100

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.

Bears, Brookfield Zoo

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:38:57 +0100

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.

Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:38:19 +0100

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.

Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:38:18 +0100

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.

The Tribune Tower By Night

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:36:30 +0100

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.

The Coliseum

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:36:30 +0100

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.

Alexander McKinlock Memorial Campus, Northwestern University

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:36:29 +0100

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.

The Stevens

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:35:18 +0100

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.

The Stevens

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:35:18 +0100

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

Adler Planetarium And Terrazzo Promenade

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:35:18 +0100

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

Public Library

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:35:17 +0100

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.

John G. Shedd Memorial Aquarium

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:35:17 +0100

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.

Navy Pier

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 20:15:52 +0100

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.

Chicago

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 20:15:52 +0100

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.

The Greyhound Bus Depot

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 20:15:50 +0100

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.

Chicago's Union Station

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 20:15:50 +0100

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.?

Chicago O'Hare Terminal Building

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Air View Of Chicago's

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Air View Of Chicago's
Chrome unused

Description:
Prudential, Marina City, United American, Wrigley, Tribune Tower, Merchandise Mart and others.

Soldiers Field, Burnham Park

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Soldiers Field, Burnham Park
Linen PM 1943 Sep-28

St. Jude Thaddeus, 3208 E. 91st St

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Marina City's Twin Towers, Chicago River

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:56:52 +0100

Title:
Marina City's Twin Towers, Chicago River
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused

Sears Tower And Veranda

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:56:52 +0100

Title:
Sears Tower And Veranda
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused

Brick Yard Shopping Center

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:56:51 +0100

Title:
Brick Yard Shopping Center
Chicago Illinois (IL), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Chicago's largest indoor shopping center

Waves And Surf At Oak Street Beach

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:56:47 +0100

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

Soldier's Field

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:56:44 +0100

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.

The First National Bank Of Chicago

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Fox Valley Center

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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.

Magnificent Michigan Avenue

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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

The Chicago River

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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.