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Chicago Collection (page 20)

Discover the rich tapestry of Chicago's history and culture through its iconic landmarks and influential figures

Background imageChicago Collection: The Battleship Illinois (b / w photo)

The Battleship Illinois (b / w photo)
958637 The Battleship Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battleship Illinois)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Government Building (b / w photo)

The Government Building (b / w photo)
958632 The Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo (b / w photo)

Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo (b / w photo)
958631 Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey Boys in the Street of Cairo)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Persian Swordsman and Dancer (b / w photo)

The Persian Swordsman and Dancer (b / w photo)
958630 The Persian Swordsman and Dancer (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Persian Swordsman and Dancer)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Egyptian Tom-Tom (b / w photo)

The Egyptian Tom-Tom (b / w photo)
958619 The Egyptian Tom-Tom (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian Tom-Tom)

Background imageChicago Collection: Chinese Female Impersonator (b / w photo)

Chinese Female Impersonator (b / w photo)
958615 Chinese Female Impersonator (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Female Impersonator)

Background imageChicago Collection: A Performer of the Danse du Ventre (b / w photo)

A Performer of the Danse du Ventre (b / w photo)
958612 A Performer of the Danse du Ventre (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Performer of the Danse du Ventre)

Background imageChicago Collection: Venezuelas Building (b / w photo)

Venezuelas Building (b / w photo)
958604 Venezuelas Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezuelas Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building (b / w photo)

Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building (b / w photo)
958598 Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceylon Tea Room, Womans Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Persian Palace (b / w photo)

The Persian Palace (b / w photo)
958591 The Persian Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Persian Palace)

Background imageChicago Collection: United States Submarine Diving Exhibit (b / w photo)

United States Submarine Diving Exhibit (b / w photo)
958590 United States Submarine Diving Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Submarine Diving Exhibit)

Background imageChicago Collection: Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show (b / w photo)

Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show (b / w photo)
958586 Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab Spearmen of the Wild East Show)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Volcano of Kilauea (b / w photo)

The Volcano of Kilauea (b / w photo)
958585 The Volcano of Kilauea (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volcano of Kilauea)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Temple of Luxor (b / w photo)

The Temple of Luxor (b / w photo)
958580 The Temple of Luxor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Luxor)

Background imageChicago Collection: In Cairo Street (b / w photo)

In Cairo Street (b / w photo)
958579 In Cairo Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Cairo Street)

Background imageChicago Collection: Canada in the Agricultural (b / w photo)

Canada in the Agricultural (b / w photo)
958575 Canada in the Agricultural (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada in the Agricultural)

Background imageChicago Collection: Centre of the Wooded Island (b / w photo)

Centre of the Wooded Island (b / w photo)
958571 Centre of the Wooded Island (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centre of the Wooded Island)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Ornamental German Gates (b / w photo)

The Ornamental German Gates (b / w photo)
958563 The Ornamental German Gates (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ornamental German Gates)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Silver Queen (b / w photo)

The Silver Queen (b / w photo)
958560 The Silver Queen (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Queen)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Cliff-Dwellers (b / w photo)

The Cliff-Dwellers (b / w photo)
958557 The Cliff-Dwellers (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cliff-Dwellers)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Boat Parade on Transportation Day (b / w photo)

The Boat Parade on Transportation Day (b / w photo)
958556 The Boat Parade on Transportation Day (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boat Parade on Transportation Day)

Background imageChicago Collection: Swedens Building (b / w photo)

Swedens Building (b / w photo)
958546 Swedens Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swedens Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: French Sculpture in the Art Palace (b / w photo)

French Sculpture in the Art Palace (b / w photo)
958536 French Sculpture in the Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Sculpture in the Art Palace)

Background imageChicago Collection: Gallery 57, Art Palace (b / w photo)

Gallery 57, Art Palace (b / w photo)
958534 Gallery 57, Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallery 57, Art Palace)

Background imageChicago Collection: A Display of French Furniture (b / w photo)

A Display of French Furniture (b / w photo)
958530 A Display of French Furniture (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Display of French Furniture)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Silver Column of Atlas (b / w photo)

The Silver Column of Atlas (b / w photo)
958527 The Silver Column of Atlas (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Column of Atlas)

Background imageChicago Collection: 'Lord of the Isles'(b / w photo)

"Lord of the Isles"(b / w photo)
958522 " Lord of the Isles" (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lord of the Isles")

Background imageChicago Collection: Under the Administration Dome (b / w photo)

Under the Administration Dome (b / w photo)
958517 Under the Administration Dome (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Administration Dome)

Background imageChicago Collection: The German Building (b / w photo)

The German Building (b / w photo)
958516 The German Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Albert Memorial (b / w photo)

The Albert Memorial (b / w photo)
958515 The Albert Memorial (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albert Memorial)

Background imageChicago Collection: Victoria House (b / w photo)

Victoria House (b / w photo)
958514 Victoria House (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria House)

Background imageChicago Collection: The German Castle (b / w photo)

The German Castle (b / w photo)
958508 The German Castle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Castle)

Background imageChicago Collection: An African Bimba (b / w photo)

An African Bimba (b / w photo)
958496 An African Bimba (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An African Bimba)

Background imageChicago Collection: Interior of the Horticultural Dome (b / w photo)

Interior of the Horticultural Dome (b / w photo)
958492 Interior of the Horticultural Dome (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Horticultural Dome)

Background imageChicago Collection: Making the Angels (b / w photo)

Making the Angels (b / w photo)
958489 Making the Angels (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Angels)

Background imageChicago Collection: Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse (b / w photo)

Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse (b / w photo)
958488 Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Cold-Storage Warehouse)

Background imageChicago Collection: Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building (b / w photo)

Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building (b / w photo)
958484 Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ohios Temple in the Agricultural Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Electricity Building (b / w photo)

The Electricity Building (b / w photo)
958481 The Electricity Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electricity Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Transportation Building (b / w photo)

The Transportation Building (b / w photo)
958460 The Transportation Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transportation Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Womans Building (b / w photo)

The Womans Building (b / w photo)
958459 The Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Womans Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Administration Building (b / w photo)

The Administration Building (b / w photo)
958458 The Administration Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Administration Building)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Blackstone Hotel (coloured photo)

The Blackstone Hotel (coloured photo)
976667 The Blackstone Hotel (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blackstone Hotel)

Background imageChicago Collection: Cement Bridge, Garfield Park (coloured photo)

Cement Bridge, Garfield Park (coloured photo)
976666 Cement Bridge, Garfield Park (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cement Bridge, Garfield Park)

Background imageChicago Collection: State and Madison Streets, Busiest Corner in the World (coloured photo)

State and Madison Streets, Busiest Corner in the World (coloured photo)
976665 State and Madison Streets, Busiest Corner in the World (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: State and Madison Streets)

Background imageChicago Collection: Looking South from Wooded Island (chromolitho)

Looking South from Wooded Island (chromolitho)
1092902 Looking South from Wooded Island (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking South from Wooded Island)

Background imageChicago Collection: Old Vienna (chromolitho)

Old Vienna (chromolitho)
1092895 Old Vienna (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Vienna. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893. Signed C Graham)

Background imageChicago Collection: Midway Character Types (chromolitho)

Midway Character Types (chromolitho)
1092888 Midway Character Types (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midway Character Types. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893)

Background imageChicago Collection: The Viking (chromolitho)

The Viking (chromolitho)
1092887 The Viking (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viking. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893. Signed C Graham)



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Discover the rich tapestry of Chicago's history and culture through its iconic landmarks and influential figures. Step back in time to the 1890s, where the Union Stockyards entrance stood as a testament to the city's booming meatpacking industry. In this vibrant era, Elijah Muhammad emerged as an African American leader, shaping the Nation of Islam with his powerful vision. The Windy City truly made its mark on the world stage during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Witnessing marvels like the first Ferris wheel left visitors in awe, forever etching this event into history books. The Marshall Field Building Clock and Chicago Theatre served as architectural gems amidst a bustling metropolis. As you explore further, you'll encounter modern icons that have become synonymous with Chicago. The Hard Rock Cafe's colossal guitar sign stands tall, symbolizing both rock 'n' roll spirit and urban vibrancy. Meanwhile, children joyfully jump rope outside their apartment building in 1941—a heartwarming snapshot of everyday life in this diverse city. Chicago has always been at the forefront of innovation and progress. From hosting another groundbreaking World's Fair in 1893 to preserving historic structures like The Water Tower along North Michigan Avenue—each brick tells a story of resilience and pride. Immerse yourself in cultural touchstones such as Ben-Hur—the chariot race scene from General Lew Wallace's book captivated audiences then just as it continues to do so today. And who can forget Al Capone? His infamous mugshot captures an era defined by organized crime but also showcases how law enforcement fought against it. Finally, gaze upon Chicago skyline at dusk—a breathtaking sight with Lake Michigan stretching out before it. The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) proudly dominates this panorama—an emblematic structure representing ambition realized within these city limits. Chicago is more than just a place—it is an ever-evolving narrative woven together by countless stories spanning generations.