Title:
State and Washington Streets
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
An every day scene on Chicago's busiest thoroughfare.
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Title:
The Alto Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1933 Jul-7
Description:
2847 W Madison Street. 125 rooms - all with bath or shower.
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Title:
Coliseum
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM Jul-18
Description:
The Coliseum is located on Wabash Avenue near 16th Street. It is an immense building, 378 by 170 feet and 105 feet high to the dome with a seating capacity for about 13,000 persons. It is used for automobiles, land and electrical exhibitions, advertising and business shows, and also for the National Political Conventions, which are held in Chicago. For many years the Old Libby Prison, moved to Chicago from Richmond, occupied this site.
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Title:
Y.M.C.A. Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
822 So. Wabash Ave. World's largest men's hotel - 2600 rooms
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Title:
Mrs. Potter Palmer's Residence
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1922 Jun-14
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Title:
Main Lobby - Palmer House, Next Door to Everything in Downtown
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
Hotel Sherman "Welcome Travelers" Radio Party
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Bob Cunningham, Jim Ameche, Tommy Bartlett and Les Lear
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Title:
Madison and State Sts.
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1925 Dec-12
Description:
State street, the heart of the retail district of Chicago, and the busiest street in the City. It is crowded with Shoppers by day and sightseers by night.
Philatelic Interest: Sent to Juan R. Pacheco Garcia, Collector in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Title:
Michigan Boulevard, Looking North
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1925 Feb-9
Description:
This picture gives a full view of Michigan Avenue. Nowhere in Chicago is there such a row of beautiful and reverse side. Prominent buildings are the Blackstone Hotel, Harvester Building, Congress Hotel, Auditorium, Pullman Building, Illinois Athletic Club, Monroe Building, University Club, Tower Building, and People's Trust and Savings Bank Building.
Philatelic Interest: Sent to Juan R. Pacheco Garcia, Collector in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Title:
Hotel Chicagoan
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
67 W Madison St -Chicago's newest hotel in the heart of the loop. 450 rooms - all with private bath - combination shower and tub. You will enjoy our ultra modern rooms of tomorrow. Rates from $2.50 single and $4.40 double.
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Title:
Chez Paree
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
America's Smartest Theatre Restaurant - Spectacular Shows, Famous Dance Bands - Air Conditioned the year round. 610 Fairbanks Court.
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Title:
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
"The Cathedral of Healing" 250 E Superior St. - A new, modern twenty-two story structure with 515 beds and 35 transparent bassinets. This hospital is built on a plan which provides a maximum of light and air to all and is equipped with the very latest hospital facilities.
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Title:
Hotel Fort Dearborn
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Located opposite La Salle Street Station at La Salle and Van Buren Streets. Close to theatrical, shopping and business districts. Excellent air conditioned restaurant and cocktail lounge. Rates $2.50 up.
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Title:
Palmolive Building, Famous Chicago Attractions
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 2015 Oct-3
Description:
Two Africans discussion beacon, "There's that beacon from Chicago's Palmolive Building again!"
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Title:
Plaza Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Facing Lincoln Park 59 W. North Ave. Transient and Residential Parking facilities available
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Title:
Skyview St. Anne's Hospital and Nurses' Home
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1953 Feb-25
Description:
On Pleasant, Spacious, Wooded Grounds at 4950 West Thomas St.
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Title:
Mark Twain Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Newest Fireproof Building - 111 W. Division, Corner of Clark - Subway Station at Entrance - Near Loop, Lake, Lincoln Park - 200 Rooms, each with private tub, shower, free radio and electric fan. Garage in connection. Attractive daily, weekly and monthly rates.
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Title:
Mark Twain Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Newest Fireproof Building, 111 W. Division, Corner Clark. Subway Station at Entrance. Near Loop, Lake, Lincoln Park. 200 Rooms, each with private tub, shower, free radio and electric fan. Garage in connection. Attractive daily, weekly and monthly rates.
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Title:
The Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1960 Jun-17
Description:
International Headquarters Building, dedicated November 4, 1947 - The Sixty-one colorful years, that stretch between the founding of The Order of Railroad Telegraphers at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 9, 1886, and dedication of the new building, are as mile-posts recording many exciting chapters of growth, change and achievement they have participated in and contributed to over the years in the field of railroad labor relations.
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Title:
Palmer House Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The World famous Empire Room, Famous for its 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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Title:
Wrigley Field
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1944 Mau-30
Description:
Wrigley Field bears the name of William Wrigley, founder of the famous gun manufacturing company. It is the home of the Cubs, Chicago's National League baseball club.
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Title:
Paradise Park
Chicago Heights Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
We're staying at beautiful Paradise Park. Most beautiful - spacious mobile home facilities in the Midwest. Located in Chicagoland on US 30 - 4 miles east of Chicago Heights at the junction of the Glenwood Dyer Road. Phone Skyline 5-9324 for reservations or write Paradise Park, Inc., Rt. 1.
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Title:
Alexandria Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
"Chicago's Biggest Hotel Buy" - Newly Furnished and Decorated - Free TV - Spacious - Clean - $6.00 Double with Private Bath - 1 Block west of Magnificent Michigan Ave., Ohio at Rush Street - Convenient to fine restaurants and shops. Excellent parking-transportation.
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Title:
Chez Paree
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
610 Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Ill. Delaware 7-3434 "The Key Club" Intimate comfort in dining and entertainment is yours in The Key Club at America's Smartest Theatre Restaurant. Also presenting spectacular revues featuring headliners like Jimmy Durante, Martin & Lewis, Sophie Tucker, Tony Martin and Danny Thomas. Air Conditioned the year around.
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Title:
Chez Paree
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
"An Evening in Paris" 610 Fairbanks Court - Amidst an atmosphere of pageantry and splendor see - nightlife along the Champs-Elysee. See - Paris "city of light" in all its magnificent beauty, America's Smartest Theatre Restaurant presents spectacular revues featuring headliners like Jimmy Durante, Martin & Lewis, Sophie Tucker, Tony Martin and Danny Thomas. Complete 7 course dinner $3.50-$4.75.
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Title:
Main Lobby Modern Residence for Young Men, The Lawson Y.M.C.A.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1961
Description:
Six hundred and fifty rooms, all equipped with hot and cold running water, radio and telephone, rooms with semi-private or private bath. Modern fully equipped athletic section. One half mile north of Chicago's business district
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Title:
Chicago and Northwestern Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This station handles more passengers than any other station in Chicago. Opened May 4, 1911, constructed of New England granite, it covers a full square block and has a 7 acre train shed.
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Title:
Hi-Level Dome Car of El Capitan
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Designed to serve economy minded coach fare travelers, the Santa Fe's El Capitan equals the time of the fastest de luxe trains between Chicago and Los Angeles.
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Title:
Masonic Temple
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Bethany Union Church
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
In midst of beautiful Tracy, Corner 103rd and Wood Streets.
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Title:
American Trust Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
Monroe and Clark Streets. Owned and occupied by American Trust & Savings Bank. 3% interest paid on savings.
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Title:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This aerial view shows the magnitude of this magnificent complex. The automobile parking area, conveniently close to the Terminal buildings, accommodates in excess of 5,000 vehicles. The several concourses in the foreground provide convenient access for the boarding of passengers.
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Title:
Chicago Hilton and Towers
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Shown: The Atrium Lounge, 720 South Michigan Avenue.
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Title:
Good Morning Breakfast Clubber
Chicago Illinois (IL) unused
Description:
Swift - Philco - Jell-O present Don McNeill's Breakfast Club ABC CIvic Studio - Wacker Drive and Washington Street - Chicago, Illinois
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Title:
Diplomat Motel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Air conditioned, 24 hour switchboard service, free TV, restaurant nearby, completely carpeted, reasonable rates, AAA approved. Only 10 minutes to Chicago's famous Loop. 5230 N. Lincoln Avenue on Route 41, near Illinois 12.
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Title:
Thunderbird Motel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
America's finest in-town Motel - South Shore Drive at 75th Street, on scenic lake route U.S. 41. 150 beautiful rooms with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Phones in every room with 24 hour switchboard service. Free 21" TV and parking. Olympic swimming pool. Restaurant and cocktail lounge. Member of AAA. Diners' Club.
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
World-famous as the "Metropolitan Hotel with the Country Club Atmosphere". On Chicago's Lakefront. 1,000 outside rooms. Unique, colorful Cocktail Lounges with five exciting Public Dining Rooms. Dancing nightly. Glamorous outdoor Swimming Pool and Cabanas. Tennis and Shuffleboard Courts. 200-car garage in Hotel. Frequent, regular private motor coach service, 15 minutes to "Loop".
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
World famous as Chicago's "Metropolitan Hotel with the Country Club Atmosphere." 1000 outside rooms. Unique, colorful Cocktail Lounges with five exciting Public Dining Rooms. Dancing nightly. Glamorous outdoor Swimming Pool and Cabanas. Tennis and Shuffleboard Courts. 200 car garage in Hotel. Frequent, regular private motor coach service 15 minutes to Loop.
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Title:
Scot's Restaurant and Lounge
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
If knowing their tastes, we can give them, not only what they want, but something much more, or better than they could imagine, we have done what we set out to do. 7547 N. Clark Street.
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Title:
Quiz Kids
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Sponsored by One-a-Day (Brand) Vitamins and Alka-Seltzer..ABC Network - Sunday Evenings. Starring Harve', Ruthie, Bob, Judy, Pat, Joel and Joe Kelly.
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Title:
Hotel La Salle
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Feb-28
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Title:
Tennis Grounds, Washington Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Washington Park contains the largest Athletic field in the world, the outdoor sports provided for including tennis, football, baseball, basketball, croquet, bowling, and archery. Permission for athletic contests of all kinds by amateurs may be had on application and all sports are conducted under the rules of the Park Board.
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Title:
Grand Marble Corridor, Congress Hotel and Annex
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Facing Grand Park and Lake Michigan, Michigan Boulevard
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Title:
Haymarket Square Produce Market
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
sign of Anarchist riot in 1888.
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Title:
Dexter Pavilion, Union Stock Yards
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Jan-23
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Title:
The National Anti-Vivisection Society
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful wire haired fox terrier is Champion Quayside Robinson Lad, from Andel's Kennels, 9211-83rd Avenue, Route 4, Oak Lawn, Illinois. 542 North Dearborn Street, Chicago.
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Title:
50th On The Lake Motel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1961 Jan-15
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Title:
Bismarck Hotel - Old Vienna, Soda Fountain and Coffee House
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Sherman Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Prudential Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Morton's Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1955 Aug-11
Description:
Chicago's most fabulous restaurant, at Lake Michigan and the Outer Drive, on 56th Street.
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Title:
Baptist Missionary Training School
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
510 Wellington Avenue B.M.T.S. is a four-year college training young women for Christian service. One out of every ten missionaries serving under the American Baptist Convention is a graduate of the School.
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Title:
Victorian Room, Palmer House
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1947 Mar-30
Description:
The Palmer House Chicago The beautiful crimson and gold Victorian Room of the Palmer House is famed for quiet charm and the dinner music of the Palmer House Ensemble.
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Title:
Moody Memorial Church
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Founded in 1886 by Dwight L. Moody.
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1939 Jul-6
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Title:
Harrison Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
400 Rooms-Free Radios-Circulating Ice Water-Showers or Tub in every room-500 Car Garage adjoining hotel-1/2 Block from Michigan Avenue.
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Title:
Wrigley Field
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
John Hancock Center - The Ninety-Fifth Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
Wilson Ave Bathing Beach, North Shore of Lake Michigan
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Aug-28
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Title:
State Street North of Adams Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel La Salle
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Michigan Avenue from Jackson Boulevard to Congress Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Thorndike Wilton Memorial Chapel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
At the Chicago Theological Seiminary, Fifty-Eighth Street, near University Avenue. Gothic in style, with alls and floor of stone, ceiling of richly colored oak, and windows of exquisite glass, this beautiful shrine is attracting visitors from near and far. It is open daily to meet the religious needs of the community.
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Title:
Ladies' Dining Room and Hand-Carved Sette in Gentlemen's Cafe - Hotel Kaiserhof
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Carson Pirie Scottt & Co. Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1916 Nov-4
Description:
State and Madison Streets.
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Title:
The Blackstone, Banquet Room
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Masonic Temple
Chicago Illinois (IL) unused
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Title:
Coliseum
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The Coliseum is located on Wabash Avenue near 16th Street. It is an immense building 378 by 170 feet and 105 feet high to the dome with a seating capacity for about 13,000 persons. It is used for automobile, land and electrical exhibitions, advertising and business shows, and also for the National Political Conventions, which are held in Chicago. For many years the Old Libby Prison, moved to Chicago from Richmond, occupied this site.
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Title:
Scenes at the Chicago Municipal Airport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Chicago is the principal center of the nation's air transport. The Municipal Airport, at 63rd Street and Cicero Avenue, about nine miles from the Loop, is one of the largest and best equipped landing fields in the U.S.
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Title:
Fresh Air Sanitarium, Lincoln Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Apr-12
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Title:
Auditorium Hotel & Annex
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Welcome to Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1964 Jun-19
Description:
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport "The Aviation Crossroads of the World" Aerial view showing terminal buildings, planes and runways in the background, and parking lot in the foreground. Located in the center of the Terminal complex.
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Title:
Chicago and Northwestern Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This station handles more passengers than any other station in Chicago. Opened May 4, 1911. constructed of New England granite, it covers a full square block and has a 7 acre train shed.
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Title:
Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
On the South side of the Chicago River are the vast Union Stock Yards, through which millions of hogs, cattle and sheep pass each year. Chicago is the greatest meat-packing city in the world.
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Title:
Wrigley Field
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
the Cub's Park, was built in 1914 by the Chicago Federal League Club. The plant, completely remodeled in 1937, is valued at several millions of dollars, and is used after the baseball season ends as the home grounds of that fighting aggregation, the Chicago Bears football team. Wrigley Field is located at Addison Street near the elevated lines.
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Title:
Greyhound
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Greyhound Bus Terminal Chicago, Illinois 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:
Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This 400 room hotel has been called the home of the presidents, as 9 have stayed here since the opening in 1910. The Crystal Ballroom is an exact replica of the one in the Palace of Versailles, France.
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Title:
State Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking North on State toward intersection of Washington and Randolph Streets. Here are the two busiest corners of America's second largest city.
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Title:
O'Hare Hilton
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
O'Hare International Airport 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.
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Title:
The Spa Motel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Luxuriously furnished rooms, all year swimming pool, free Turkish bath accommodations for bath men and women, free parking, free ice, free television, and AM-FM radios in all rooms. Restaurant and lounge.
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Title:
Roman J. Burkiewicz - Stamp Dealer, Stamp Perforation Gauge
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
With our compliments - Roman J. Burkiewicz, Stamps-Albums-Supplies-European Countries Specialized. 2883 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618
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Title:
Pure Oil Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Illinois Central - Main Line of Mid-America
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Chicago Railroad Fair Illinois Central Exhibit of Old New Orleans
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Title:
Armando's
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Restaurant and Cocktails - Specializing in Italian Cuisine and Aged Steaks - Private Dining Rooms for Parties and Banquets - Air Conditioned - Parking Facilities - Rush & Superior Streets.
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Title:
Marshall Field & Co. - The Hawthorn Room
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Congress Street Expressway Entrance and Congress Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
International Harvester Company - Texaco
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Model D-35. Gasoline and oil companies are familiar with International quality and service. That is why so many Internationals serve the country's largest distributors. 240 Company-Owned branches and service stations. Dealers Everywhere.
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Title:
Hotel Grant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Lounge, Ida Noyes Hall, The University of Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1926 Jul-6
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Title:
Union Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
This is located on the corner of Canal and Adams Streets on the west side of the city. It is the terminus of many prominent railroads among them being the Pennsylvania Line, Burlington, and Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul roads.
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Title:
Congress Street After the Opera
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Tivoli Restaurant
Chicago Heights Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
Fulton Market at South Street Seaport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The new Fulton Market will house three stories of open air stalls featuring American crafts, tempting foods and exclusive restaurants.
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Title:
John Hancock Center - The Ninety-Fifth
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
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Title:
The O'Hare Hilton
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The Hotel you Walk to from the Airport - 915 Rooms - The O'Hare Dining Room - 5 Ethnic Restaurants - Coffee Shop - Shopping Promenade - Gaslight Club - 63 Conference Rooms.
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Title:
Finnigan's Ice Cream Parlor
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome PM 1983 Jun-20
Description:
Museum of Science and Industry. Enjoy ice cream, banana splits and other tempting treats in an authentic turn-of-the-century setting at Finnigan's Ice Cream Parlor located on "Yesterday's Main Street."
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Title:
You Never Know Where You'll Meet Mr. Right.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Jazzin' At the Shedd Live jazz and cocktails 5-9 p.m., November 20 and December 18. Hey, you never know who you might end up kissing. Shedd Aquarium.
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Title:
Lake Shore Drive at Night
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome PM 1970 Aug-21
Description:
Lake Shore Drive at Night Chicago, Illinois Lake Shore Drive viewed from atop John Hancock Center.
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Title:
Pitt Chicago Prints at Chicago O'Hare
Chicago Illinois (IL), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
United's new Underground Walkway, a mixture of Art and Technology was created by Michael Hayden, artist. It is entitled "The Sky's the Limit".
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Title:
Jackson Park Golf Links
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Apr-30
Description:
Largest South Side park, area 540 acres.
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Title:
BIsmarck Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Known the world over for its excellent food. Located in the heart of the city, it is next door to the shopping, theatrical and financial districts. The friendliness beauty and charm of the Bismarck is best typified by its lobby. The famous Palace Theater and Metropolitan Building are also part of the Eitel Block.
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Title:
Sieben's Bier Stube
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
1466 Larrabee Street, adjoining Sieben's Brewery, the oldest operating brewery in Chicago established 1865.
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Title:
The Berghoff Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Heidelberger Fass Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
4300 N. Lincoln Ave - Chicago, Ill 60618 For reservation in our Alpine Room, Weinstube and Student Prince Room Phone
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Title:
Recreation Pier, Seen from Lake
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The new Municipal Pier extends nearly 3,000 ft. out into Lake Michigan. It cost in the neighborhood of $4,000,000. A wonder of modern architecture combining business and pleasure.
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Title:
The Seville
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
4144 Sheridan Road, Lake View 9000. Fireproof and soundproof. 1, 2 and 3 room furnished kitchenette apartments. Living room 13 x 18 feet. Separate dining room and kitchen; large dressing room, bath with shower. Ice, gas, electricity, linen and maid service. Telephone in every room; 24 hour service. Bus stops at door. Sheridan L. express stop. Rents from $80.00 to $225.00 per month.
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Title:
Hotel Grant
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1920 May-21
Description:
When in Chicago stop at Hotel Grant, the Keystone of Hotel Hospitality. European Plan - Absolutely Fireproof - 250 Rooms - In the heart of Chicago at Madison and Dearborn St.
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Title:
YMCA Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
8228 Wabash Av. 1800 Rooms for transient men
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Title:
The St. Clair Hotel and Apartments
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1931 Jul-27
Description:
Beautiful new 22 story hotel, five minute walk to the loop, at the edge of the Gold Coast. The St. Clair is famous for the service ultra-mode. The view from the roof garden, above the street, comprises all Chicago and Lake Michigan.
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Title:
Lexington Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1925 Sep-12
Description:
In the heart of Automobile Row, Nearest First Class Hotel to Illinois Central, Michigan Central Depots and to the Coliseum. Away from the noisy loop, but still within ten minutes' walk to the heart of it all. 450 Rooms - Absolutely Fireproof - Three Popular Priced Cafes. Michigan Boulevard at 22nd Street.
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Title:
Municipal Pier
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Largest Commercial and Pleasure Pier in the World built and controlled by the City of Chicago and located at the mouth of the Chicago River. It is three quarters of a mile in length and is devoted to commercial and recreational purposes, all the features of which are under Municipal control, open night and day free to the Public. The Pier was built at the cost of four million dollars and was constructed under the supervision of America's most able engineers.
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Title:
Public Library
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border 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.
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Title:
Moody Memorial Church
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border
Description:
The Moody Memorial Church, located at 1618 North Clark Street, Chicago, one of the largest Protestant churches in America. The auditorium seats 4100. This church has a membership of 3500 with a resident membership of 2200 and a Sunday School with an enrollment 2200.
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Title:
Lobby, Hotel Atlantic, Clark St. near Jackson Boulevard
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Famous for German cooking 450 rooms - 300 with bath $2.00 a day and up Clark Street near Jackson Boulevard Chicago
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Title:
New Chicago Beach Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1927 Oct-2
Description:
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan at 51st Boulevard, just 10 minutes ride from the heart of Chicago. It is an ideal Winter resort and is also one of the finest Summer resorts in the country. Visitors can enjoy here all the social pleasures, also the out-door joys of lake, country and city.
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Title:
Lexington Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
450 Rooms - Absolutely Fireproof - Three Popular Priced Cafes - All the Comforts of a Home - Michigan Boulevard at 22nd Street.
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Title:
State Street, North from Adams Street, By Night
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The view shows a part of Chicago's retail shopping district, famous for its large department stores. This is the very center of the loop retail district and is the most congested part of the famous loop.
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Motel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Located on Lake Michigan at 5349 Sheridan Road. Over 1,000 rooms. The only Chicago Hotel with Garage in direct connection, accommodating 200 cars of house guests. We maintain 500 feet Sheridan Road frontage with lawns, children's playground, gardens, tennis and golf putting green, private bathing beach, open air marble dance floor, and over 1,000 feet Beach Promenade.
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Title:
Lobby, Showing Mezzanine Floor, Morrison Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border
Description:
Morrison Hotel - The Hotel of Perfect Service. Personal Management of Herry C. Moir
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Title:
Coliseum
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Located on Wabash Avenue near 16th Street. It is an immense building, 378 by 170 feet and 105 feet high to the dome with a seating capacity for about 13,000 persons. It is used for automobile, land and electrical exhibitions, advertising and business shows, and also for the National Political Conventions, which are held in Chicago. For many years the Old Libby Prison, moved to Chicago from Richmond, occupied this site.
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Title:
The Seville
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
4144 Sheridan Road, Lake View 9000. Fireproof and soundproof. 1, 2, and 3 room furnished kitchenette apartments. Living room 13 x 18 feet. Separate dining room and kitchen; large dressing room, bath with shower. Ice, gas, electricity, linen and maid service. Telephone in every room; 24 hours service. Bus stops at door. Sheridan I. express stop. Rents from $80 to $225 per month.
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Title:
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1936 Nov-30
Description:
Michigan Boulevard and Congress Street.
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Title:
YMCA Hotel, Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1924 Apr-20
Description:
1800 Rooms for Transient Men
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Title:
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1921 Jul-21
Description:
Situated on Chicago's most fashionable Boulevard. Unobstructed view of Grant and Lake Michigan. Unrivaled as a summer and winter hotel. Within five minutes walk of the post office, the leading theatres and business centers. Recent improvements made at a cost exceeding $300,000.
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Title:
Michigan Boulevard, Looking North
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
This view shows the Michigan Boulevard Bridge, the Wrigley Buildings, Allerton Hotel, Tribune Tower and Bell Building.
C. T. American Art Colored
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Title:
State Street from Madison Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
State and Madison Streets are in the very center of retail shopping district and is considered the busiest corner in the world. It is said that more people pass this corner in 24 hours than any other spot in the world.
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Title:
A Busy Scene on South Water Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
South Water Street is the first thoroughfare south of the Chicago River, extending from State to Franklin Streets. It is the greatest market in Chicago for food stuff of all kinds, between 200 and 300 commission jobbing and wholesale concerns being located in 5 blocks. It is said to be the busiest street in the world.
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Title:
Lobby, Hotel Atlantic
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
450 Rooms, $2.00 Up - 300 Baths - Clark Street near Jackson Boulevard.
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Title:
Writing Room, Hotel Atlantic
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
450 Rooms, $2.00 Up - 300 Baths - Clark Street near Jackson Boulevard.
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Title:
Corner of Madison and State
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Situated in the heart of the retail business district, and bounded by Mandel Brothers Store to the left, Carson, Pirie, Scott to the right, and Boston Store on the N.W. corner. It is the busiest corner in the world.
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Title:
New Bismark Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
LaSalle, Randolph & Wells Sts.
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Title:
The Seville
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
4144 Sheridan Road - Fireproof & Soundproof - 1,2,3 room furnished kitchenette apartments. Living room 13 x 18 feet. Separate dining room and kitchen; large dressing room, bath with shower, Ice, gas, electricity, linen and maid service. Telephone in every room; 24 hour service. Bus stops at door. Sheridan L express stop. Rents from $80.00 to $225.00 per month.
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Title:
Hotel Crillon
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
European plan $2.50 and up with bath. Fireproof; Popular priced coffee shop; Radio in every room. Located on Michigan Boulevard at 13th Street, the main entrance to the World's Fair. One block south of Illinois Central and Big Four Railroad Stations, also within walking distance of theatre and shopping center. Home of Southern Breakfast Club, Chicago's newest and finest club.
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Title:
YMCA Hotel, 822 S. Wabash Av.
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
1800 rooms, 30 to 60 cents per day
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Title:
Fireplace, West Lounge, Edgewater Beach Hotel, 5300 Block Sheridan Road
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1926 Oct-29
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Title:
Medinah Temple
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
This beautiful and large building is located on Cass Street between Ohio and Ontario Streets, occupying one-half block. Its auditorium has a seating capacity for 4,500 people, and contains one of the finest organs in the country. The dining room has a seating capacity for 3,000 people.
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Title:
The Blackstone Parlor and Bed Chamber
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
State and Madison Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Busiest corner in the world. This is the very center of the famous loop retail district and contains a number of department store buildings, the equal of which cannot be found in the world. These together with the shopping throngs are objects of great interest to visitors.
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Title:
Interior View of Pier Looking East, Municipal Pier
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The surface cars as they approach the Head House make a gradual ascent to the second floor and on this level the car tracks extend from the entrance to the terminal building. A fine auto drive extends down the centre all the way to the Recreation End, and there are excellent facilities for parking and checking the cars.
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Title:
Cameo Ball Room, Morrison Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
The Hotel of Perfect Service - Personal Management of Harry C. Moir
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Title:
Marshall Field & Company, Retail Store
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
This is the largest retail mercantile store in the world. It is distinguished for quality in merchandise and courtesy in service. The building is of steel construction, faced with gray granite; it occupies an entire block, stands thirteen stories high and has three basement floors. The view is at State and Randolph Street
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Title:
LaSalle Street Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
LaSalle Street Station, Chicago This station is the terminal for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, Lackawanna, New York Central & N. York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate). On Van Buren Street, between Sherman and LaSalle Streets.
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Title:
Chicago Beach Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
New Chicago Beach Hotel, Chicago. The Chicago Beach Hotel is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at 51st Boulevard, just 10 minutes ride from the heart of Chicago. It is an ideal Winter resort. and is also one of the finest Summer resorts in the country. Visitors can enjoy here all the social pleasures, also the out-door joys of lake, country and city.
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel - East Lounge
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
The Berkshire Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Moderate rates, Three minutes from the loop. All Conveniences, Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant
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Title:
YMCA Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1953 Sep-4
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Title:
Camelot room, Hotel Sheraton
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The Hallmark of Hospitality 505 North Michigan "A Beautiful Setting for Superior Cuisine"
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Title:
Hotel Sovereign
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Hotel - Marine Dining Room
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen
Description:
The entrance portal faces to the west. The picture shows the massive blocks of rainbow granite used in the building, the deeply inset brass doors with their heavy beveled-edge glass panels, the fluted columns at the corners surmounted by bronze plaques of the Zodiacal constellations, the bulletin board for program announcements.
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Title:
Interstate Glass House Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Math Igler's Casino
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Math Igler's Casino Home of the singing waiters They sing - they serve Internationally famous for German Cuisine. Also specializing in steaks, chops, sea foods, etc. Private dining rooms available for banquets, weddings and parties. For Reservations, Phone: WEllington 5-2000 Something different - try it!
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Title:
The University of Chicago
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Marshall Field and Company - The Retail Store
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Eitel's Field Building Restaurant - Marine Room
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Moody Memorial Church
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1948 May-31
Description:
"Ever Welcome to this House of God are Strangers and the Poor" ~ D.L. Moody. Dr. H.A. Ironside, Pastor. Located Between Clark and La Salle Streets. at North Avenue. Main Auditorium - Over 4000 Seats.
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Title:
Swift & Company
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1937 Jul-8
Description:
The Chicago Plant of Swift & Company covers 58 acres. Here visitors see Swift's fine foods prepared for market.
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Title:
University of Chicago Campus
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Located on the south side, 7 miles from the business center, facing the Midway Plaisance, the campus now covering an area of 95 acres.
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Title:
Country Club Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Auditorium Hotel - Lobby
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1944 Mar-7
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Title:
Colbert Jones Memorial Community Center
Chicago Heights Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Chiam Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
2323 South Wentworth Avenue - The newest and finest restaurant in Chinatown. Unexcelled for Chinese and American Foods and Choice Cocktails. Our Banquet Rooms will accommodate 150 to 500 Persons.
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Title:
Italian Village
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
In the heart of the theatre district @ 71 West Monroe. Three restaurants, three kitchens, three menus: The Village - dine informally in this quaint replica of a town in Italy. La Cantina - an intimate subterranean spot with cozy atmosphere. Piano bar entertainment. Florentine Room - sophisticated Italian dining in an elegant setting, Guitar music.
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Title:
Fisher Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
One of the newest and most beautiful architectural gems to be found in the middle west, the Fisher Building stands on the corner of Grand Boulevard and Second. It is one of the group of buildings in this uptown business center which has grown up around the General Motors Building in the midst of a residential section.
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Title:
Kungsholm Scandinavian Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
World famous for its smorgasbord and the renowned miniature Grand Opera. Eight private dining rooms available for parties and meetings. Open daily. Reservations: WHitehall 4-2700.
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Title:
Michigan Avenue Skyline
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
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Title:
The Cart
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format PM 1959 Nov-25
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Title:
Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format
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Title:
Chiam Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
2249-2251-2253 So. Wentworth Ave. Chicago, IL. The Newest and Finest Restaurant in Chinatown. Air-conditioned. Unexcelled for Chinese and American Food and Choice Cocktails. A variety of delightful Cantonese Dishes to excites the adventurous epicurean. Our Banquet Rooms will accommodate 150 to 200 Persons. For Reservations, Phone: CAlumet 5-4766
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Title:
Rogers Telephone Answering Service
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
There are still places in this world where you can get away from it all. Like here at the South Pole, where the ice 8853 feet thick, lowest temperature ever recorded was 130 degrees below zero and the winds hit 100 miles per hour. Modern conveniences make living in Chicago a lot more comfortable than life in the Antarctica. Air conditioning and telephone answering service provide physical and mental comfort the year 'round. We can only show you the South Pole in pictures - we can answer your phones in person. After all, we've been doing just that for more than 37 years.
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Title:
Sears Tower
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format
Description:
This new ultra-modern structure, at 110 stories (1450 feet) will be the world's tallest and largest private office complex. It will house 8,000 tenants. 7,000 Sears employees, and 1,500 commercial, public, or building service employees. There will be an observation level on the 103rd floor. The tower is scheduled to be completed in 1974.
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Title:
Looking East on the Congress Street Expressway
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
This modern expressway runs directly under the U.S. Post Office shown in background.
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Title:
Chicago Skyline
Chicago Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
From Lake Michigan. Majestic skyline of Chicago's Loop from Lake Michigan. Sailing craft are a familiar sight on Chicago's 22 mile lakefront.
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Title:
ULM Cathedral (Miniature Model), A Century of Progress
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
ULM Cathedral, Wuertenberg, Germany. This cathedral is one of the most noted monuments of architecture of the middle ages. It required 513 years to build; begun in 1377 and completed in 1890. The spire is 525 feet high and the cathedral will accommodate 30,000 people. The replica of ULM Cathedral on exhibit in the Hall of Religion of A Century of Progress, Chicago, is hand carved from maple and holly wood. It contains 4300 pieces fitted together. It is 9 feet high, 8 feet long, 40 inches wide, equipped with lights, art glass windows, and chimes. Seven years of painstaking labor were devoted by Gust Mrosek of Chicago, Illinois, the builder of this model.
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Title:
Medinah Athletic Club
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
The World's most magnificent club and club residence representing an investment of eight million dollars, erected, and dedicated to the service, comfort and pleasure of Shriners, their families and guests. Four hundred forty-two guest rooms, single and en-suite. Accommodations to out-of-town Shriners with proper credentials.
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Title:
A Bit of Sweden
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
1015 Rush Street. 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:
Jackson Park Beach
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
Jackson Park Beach, Chicago, Illinois. Second Largest City in America. 1951 Grogan Photo Co.
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Title:
Entrance Shaft to Mines, Museum of Science & Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Formal Pool, Zoological Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Small Mammals House Chicago Zoological Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Bear Cages at Zoological Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
State Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1915 Jan-22
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Title:
Del Prado Hotel, Midway and Washington Ave.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Interior Decoration
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Inside Marshall Field & Company's Retail Store.
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Title:
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Marshall Field & Company Store
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
From State and Washington Streets
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Title:
Plaza Hotel - Louis XVI Parlor
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Dearborn and Randolph Streets
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1917 Jun-22
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Title:
Edgewater Beach Motel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
5349 Sheridan Road - An Ideal Summer and Winter Home.
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Title:
University Club and Monroe Building, Michigan Avenue
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
Congress Hotel and Annex - Pompeian Fountain
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
First Regiment Armory, I. N. G., Michigan Ave and 16th Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
State Street, Looking North From Madison
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
Majestic Theatre
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Congress Hotel and Annex - Marble Corridor
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
Hull House Settlement
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Entrance Arch, 31st Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Aug-8
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Title:
La Salle Street Station by Night
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel Victoria
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911
Description:
Elmer C. Puffer, Pres. F.W. Blackburn, Manager.
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Title:
Looking South on Astor Street from Burton Place
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Boat Landing near East End, Municipal Pier
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Entrance to La Salle Street Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Jun-16
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Title:
Madison Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Madison Street looking East from Dearborn Street, Tribune Building at the Corner, McVickers Theatre next.
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Title:
Ashland Block
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
North West Division High School
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Dec-24
Description:
Claremont and Potomac Avenue
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Title:
Main Waiting Room, Chicago and North Western Rt. Passenger Terminal
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Siegel Cooper & Co. Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
Dearborn Street Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
Marshall Field & Co. Retail Store - Interior Decoration
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Michigan Avenue Looking South from Van Buren Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Michigan Avenue as shown on the reverse of this card is the location of (from right to left) the Fine Arts Building, Studebaker Hall, Auditorium Hotel, Annex and Congress Hotel, each distinct as to architectural beauty and noted throughout the United States as buildings of the highest class devoted to their special uses.
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Title:
Auditorium Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Flouring Mills
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
More than 20,000 Grinnell automatic sprinklers installed by the General Fire Extinguisher Company are protecting the magnificent group o Flouring Mills shown in this picture. John G. Thomas, Northwestern Department Agent Gen'l. Fire Extinguisher Co., 184 LaSalle St
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Title:
La Salle Street Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Madison Street East from State
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Humboldt Park Wading Pool South Park Conservatory
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
Buffalo Morning Express-Beautiful Buffalo Series.
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Title:
View from Masonic Temple
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Apr-24
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Title:
Kinsley's Famous Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back)
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Title:
The Women's Temple
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Y.M.C.A., National Life and New York Life Buildings
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Boston Oyster House - Group of Cooks
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 Aug-7
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Title:
State St. Looking North, Half Way Between Madison and Washington Sts.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Marshall Field & Co.'s Store
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
La Salle Street Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
State Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back)
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Title:
Board of Trade
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Chicago Savings Bank Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Marshall Field & Company, Retail
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Site of Marshall Field & Co,'s Store, Chicago, in 1839.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Tribune Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Bohemian lunch at Vogelsang's
Chicago Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
Bohemian lunch at Vogelsang's 175 Madison St Chicago
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Title:
Colonnade Room, Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen
Description:
24-Hour Service
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Title:
The Adler Planetarium, Grant Park
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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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Title:
International House
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen
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Title:
Swiss Chalet, Bismarck Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Dining at its best Luncheon - Dinner - Supper
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Title:
Hotel Planters, Chicago's Greatest Hotel Value
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1940 Feb-19
Description:
19 North Clark - Just North of Madison Street. First with air-conditioned guest rooms. Famous Circle Cocktail Lounge - coffee shop - In the center of downtown Chicago. Rates from $1.50
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Title:
YMCA Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1939 May-19
Description:
For Men, Women and Families. 2000 Fireproof rooms. Many with running water, some with private bath. Rooms like those illustrated on this card $1.25 to $2.50 per day. Other rooms at 75c and $1.00. Special weekly and monthly rates. Three floors are reserved for women and families. Large Lounges, Restaurants, Barber Shop, Tailor Shop, Laundry, Haberdashery, Travel Bureau, Health Club. 826 South Wabash Avenue.
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Title:
Cut-Away View of Subway in the Central Business District
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Shown are the main tubes; the downtown center platform, which is 3500 feet long; the two-way escalators to the mezzanines with store connections; and the State St. surface level. Features of the subway are ventilation, illumination, escalators, safety, comfort.
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Title:
Chicago & North Western Line
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Yesterday! Back in the late Forties the doughty Pioneer, operating over some forty miles of strap rail, was the first locomotive in service from Chicago to the West. Today! The Giant Class "H", largest dual-service locomotive in the world, now in service on the C & NW Ry., is capable of a speed of 85 miles an hour; can haul 150 loaded freight cars (a train about 1 1/3 miles long) at a speed of 50 miles an hour! With over 10,000 miles of perfectly equipped railway extending into nine middle western states, the Chicago & North Western Railway provides a passenger and freight service west, north and northwest of Chicago that is efficient, modern and complete. The "North Western" adequately meets today's travel and shipping requirements. Travel and Transport Building, A Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, 1934
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Title:
Chicago and North Western Passenger Terminal
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Main waiting room looking toward train concourse.
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Title:
Wabash Avenue and Elevated Railroad Looking North from Van Buren Street
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Grand Central Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Illinois Central Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Mar-13
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Title:
Union Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
La Salle Street Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Union Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
This is located on the corner of Canal and Adams Streets on the west side of the city. It is the terminus of many prominent railroads among them being the Pennsylvania Line, Burlington, and Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul roads.
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Title:
La Salle Street Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Millions of Books in Chicago's Great Public Library
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1967 Jan-10
Description:
~ Famous Chicago Attractions ~
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Title:
Math Igler's Casino
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
1627-29 Melrose Street - Home of the Singing Waiters-"They Sing-They Serve". Internationally famous for German Cuisine. Also specializing in steaks, chops, sea foods, etc. Private dining rooms available for banquets, weddings and parties.
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Title:
Periodic Table of the Elements - Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The ninety-two elements are here arrayed in colorful and orderly fashion. These "building blocks of the universe" stand beneath the great central dome of the Museum.
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Title:
Museum of Science and Industry - Foundry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Newspaper Press, The Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
This rotary press was used to print one of Chicago's daily newspapers, printing 30,000 complete issues per hour.
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Title:
Museum of Science and Industry - Coal Mine and Head Frame
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Surge Generator, Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
1,000,000 volts of man-made lightning flash from the mechanical "cloud" in the background to demonstrate how natural forces are reproduced in the laboratory to study their destructive effects.
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Title:
MIne Train
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
This mine locomotive and train carries visitors from the shaft bottom to the working face of the underground Coal Mine where heavy mining machinery is seen in action.
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Title:
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Old Street Cars, The Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Two replicas of Chicago's early means of transportation. The horse car was in service from 1859 to 1906, and the cable car from 1882 to 1906.
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Title:
Belmont Harbor Yacht Basin
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Belmont Harbor at Lincoln Park, foot of Belmont Avenue, shelters a fleet of motorboats and white-winged yachts, which on a fair day may be seen dancing far out in the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan.
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Title:
The Conrad Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Located on Michigan Boulevard at 7th Street opposite Grant Park, and overlooking Lake Michigan, the Conrad Hilton is conveniently located near Chicago's Loop - but away from the noise of downtown district. 3,000 delightful, outside rooms - each with bath. The Conrad Hilton is the home of the famous Boulevard Room which features fine cuisine, dancing to famous orchestras, and the popular, fast moving ice shows.
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Title:
Chicago, City of Towers
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
A view of Chicago River showing numerous towers along its course.
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Title:
Wacker Drive and Chicago River by Night
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Wacker Drive, built at a cost of about $8,000,000, consists of a lower level drive for heavy commercial traffic and an upper level for automobiles and pedestrians. Prominent buildings shown are the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, London Guarantee & Accident Co. Building, Mather Building, and Pure Oil Building.
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Title:
The National Cash Register Co.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
A view of The National Cash Register Company Booth in the Industries Building, Century of Progress, Chicago, where the products of the Company are on display. Throughout the Exposition, 1,300 National Cash Registers and Accounting Machines are used to check food, register sales and give the Fair management control figures.
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Title:
Fort Dearborn Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Y.M.C.A. Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Aerial View of Main Plant and Home Offices Abbott Laboratories
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Pennsylvania R.R. 18 Hour Train
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1908 Jul-5
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Title:
Palmer House - Grand Ball Room, Foyer
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo
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Title:
Palmer House - Red Lacquer Room
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo
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Title:
Cadet Regiment of University of Illinois
Chicago Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Michigan Boulevard, Looking North, Seen From Aeroplane, Chicago. The Drake
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1921 Oct-17
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, Harvestor Building, Congress Hotel, Auditorium, Pullman Building, Peoples Gas Building, Lakeview Building, Illinois Athletic Club, Monroe Building, University Club, Tower Building, Peoples Trust and Savings Bank Building and the Drake.
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Title:
Palmers House
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border unused
Description:
Palmer House is one of the most widely known hotels in the United States. It is located at the corner of State and Monroe streets, and is owned by the Potter Palmer estate. During certain months of the year its sample room floors resemble a "Fair" and at such times merchants from all over the country come to Chicago to make advance purchases.
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Title:
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border
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Title:
The Blackstone Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border
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Title:
C & N.W. Depot
Chicago Illinois (IL), White Border
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Title:
View of South Water Street, Vendors with Baskets
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
State and Washington Streets
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Apr-27
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Title:
Monroe Street West from Wabash Avenue
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Dec-26
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Title:
A Living Room, Morrison Hotel
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
The Hotel of Perfect Service at Madison and Clark. Home of the Terrace Garden, Chicago's Wonder Restaurant. 1944 Outside Rooms with Bath and Servidor, $2.50 and up. When completed, to contain 3,400 Rooms.
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Title:
A Busy Day on Dearborn and Randolph Streets
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Peoples Gas Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1916 Mar-14
Description:
The Peoples Gas Building, situated at the corner of Adams Street and Michigan Boulevard, is one of the most substantial office buildings in the world. It is 21 stories in height, eight stories of which are occupied by the gas company. The rest of the building contains about 1000 offices.
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Title:
BIsmarck Garden Orchestra Hall
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Aug-2
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Title:
The North Park College
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1913 Feb-21
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Title:
Mercy Hospital, 25th St. and Calumet Ave.
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1912 Jul-2
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Title:
Moody Bible Institute - Women's Building
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Tiffany Mosaic Dome, Marshall Field & Co's Retail Store
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 Mar-4
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Title:
Main Lobby, Hotel LaSalle
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
New Morrison Hotel and Boston Oyster House - The Lobby
Chicago Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1916 Aug-10
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Title:
U.S. Post Office and Eisenhower Underpass
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view showing the new terminal buildings, with a car parking lot located in the center of the terminal complex, accommodating in excess of 5000 automobiles, and the plane concourse in the foreground.
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Title:
Chicago Midway Aiport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Megg's Field
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
O'Hare International Airport Aerial View
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1972 Mar-7
Description:
"The Aviation Crossroads of the World." Aerial view shows terminal building, planes and runways in the background and parking lot in the lower right. Located in the center is the Terminal complex and new control tower.
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Title:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Conservatory Lobby
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Drake, Camellia House
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Continental cuisine served in surroundings of quiet elegance. Luncheon, Dinner and Supper. Dancing nightly. Outstanding entertainment.
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Title:
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Mrs. O'Leary's Restaurant
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Big Boy Engine, Union Pacific Exhibit, Chicago Railroad Fair
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1949 Oct-2
Description:
Big Boy, a giant 4-8-8-4 Mallet type engine, is 133 feet long, nearly one-half the length of a city block, weighs 1,208,750 pounds, and has a fuel capacity of 28 tons. This monster of the rails is hinged in the center to permit it to take curves it otherwise could not accomplish. One Big Boy does the work which formerly required two locomotives, and when under full steam consumes 100,000 pounds of water and 22,000 pounds of coal per hour. It sets a world standard for size and power. Union Pacific Railroad has a large fleet of these giants in service.
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Title:
Chicago Railroad Fair- June 25 to October 2, 1949
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1949 Jun-25
Description:
Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago in recognition of the American railroads and in tribute to their great part in building the nation, is sponsoring the "Bank of Gold Gulch" as a part of a typical mining town of the east at the Chicago Railroad Fair.
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Title:
Northwestern Station
Chicago Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
South Water Market
Chicago Illinois (IL), Linen PM 1951 Aug-19
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