The Great Lakes Collection

"The Great Lakes: A Timeless Tapestry of History and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Collection: The Great Lakes, ISS image C016 / 3870

The Great Lakes, ISS image C016 / 3870
The Great Lakes. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Great Lakes of the USA and Canada. North is towards upper right. Here, the ISS is over a point to the southeast of Nova Scotia

The Great Lakes Collection: Dilapidated bard at sunrise in winter

Dilapidated bard at sunrise in winter with a glowing yellow sky over the horizon seen through the abandoned barn; Rudyard, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Steller's Sea Eagle perched in a tree

Steller's Sea Eagle perched in a tree
Steller's sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) perched in a tree in a zoo; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall

Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall
Portrait of a Gray wolf (Canis lupus) in a snowfall with snowflakes on it's fur; Ely, Minnesota, United States of America

Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall
Close-up portrait of a Gray wolf (Canis lupus) in a snowfall with snowflakes on it's fur; Ely, Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago

Historic image in black and white of cattle in Union Stock Yards in Chicago, circa 1900; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA in the 1890 s. From the book The United States of America

Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA in the 1890 s. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most Noted Scenes of Our Country

The Great Lakes Collection: State Street, North of Madison Street with Columbus Memorial Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA

State Street, North of Madison Street with Columbus Memorial Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives

The Great Lakes Collection: Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the 1890 s. Dearborn Avenue, north of Chestnut Street

Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the 1890 s. Dearborn Avenue, north of Chestnut Street. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most

The Great Lakes Collection: Artists impression of Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893

Artists impression of Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893. The Fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbuss arrival in the New World

The dunes and trees along the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario; Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada

The Great Lakes Collection: Portrait of two Yellow-streaked lories

Portrait of two Yellow-streaked lories
Portrait of a pair of two Yellow-streaked lories (Chalcopsitta scintillata rubrifrons) against a black background at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo; Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Reflections of autumn colours in a pond

Reflections of autumn colours in a pond; Ohio, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Young Malayan tapir portrait

Young Malayan tapir portrait
Portrait of a six-day-old Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) at the Minnesota Zoo. This species is listed as endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered; Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Dilapidated barn at sunrise in winter

Dilapidated barn at sunrise in winter; Rudyard, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Portrait of a Sunbittern

Portrait of a Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias ) against a white background at the Cincinnati Zoo; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Snow leopard portrait

Snow leopard portrait
Portrait of an endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) at Miller Park Zoo; Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Portrait of two King Penguins

Portrait of two King Penguins
Portrait of two South Georgia king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) against a black background at the Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Chicago cityscape and Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicago cityscape and Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago cityscape and Chicago River; Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Portrait of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Portrait of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Portrait of a vulnerable Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria) against a black background at the Columbus Zoo; Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Sunset beauty on Lake Superior

Sunset beauty on Lake Superior
Sunset sky and storm clouds over Lake Superior with the surf rolling into a rocky shore; Grand Portage, Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Lone tree with mist at sunrise, Michigan, USA

Lone tree with mist at sunrise, Michigan, USA
Lone tree with mist at sunrise; Rudyard, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Autumn coloured forest in fog

Autumn coloured forest in fog
A forest in the fog with autumn coloured foliage on the forest floor, near Grand Portage; Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Sunset at Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota, USA

Sunset at Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota, USA
Sunset at Tettegouche State Park; Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Split Rock Lighthouse, Lake Superior, Minnesota, USA

Split Rock Lighthouse, Lake Superior, Minnesota, USA
Split Rock Lighthouse with large waves on Lake Superior; Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Winter landscape with shadows

Winter landscape with shadows
Winter landscape with snowy fields, shadows and blue sky; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Horse and buggy in snowstorm

Horse and buggy in snowstorm
Horse and buggy in a snowstorm; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Ice-covered grasses and fence

Ice-covered grasses and fence; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Silhouetted tree at sunset in winter

Silhouetted tree at sunset in winter
Ice-covered tree in silhouette at sunset on a snowy field with ice fog; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Ice on Lake Superior at sunrise, Minnesota, USA

Ice on Lake Superior at sunrise, Minnesota, USA
Ice on Lake Superior at sunrise; Grand Portage, Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota, USA

Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota, USA
Split Rock Lighthouse in the distance with the surf washing onto the shore of Lake Superior in the foreground, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park; Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Winter landscape with ice fog

Winter landscape with ice fog
Black and white winter landscape with snowy field, ice fog and forest; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Ice-covered plants and fence

Ice-covered plants and fence; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Country road in autumn

Country road in autumn
A foggy, country road through the forest in autumn, near Grand Portage; Minnesota, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: Winter landscape with fence

Winter landscape with fence
Winter landscape with snowy fields, fence and blue sky; Sault St. Marie, Michigan, United States of America

The Great Lakes Collection: North-western Atlantic, oceanography data C016 / 3739

North-western Atlantic, oceanography data C016 / 3739
North-western Atlantic, oceanography data. Cutaway block diagram of the north-western Atlantic Ocean, showing in exaggerated form the height of land terrain and the depth of the seabed

The Great Lakes Collection: North-western Atlantic, bathymetry model C016 / 3738

North-western Atlantic, bathymetry model C016 / 3738
North-western Atlantic, bathymetry model. Cutaway block diagram of the north-western Atlantic Ocean, showing in exaggerated form the height of land terrain and the depth of the seabed

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"The Great Lakes: A Timeless Tapestry of History and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Great Lakes, as seen through the lens of ISS image C016/3870. From dilapidated barns at sunrise in winter to historic black and white images of cattle in Union Stock Yards, Chicago circa 1900, these snapshots transport us back in time. Traveling along Randolph Street, Chicago in the 1890s, we witness a bustling cityscape captured by Albertype Illustrations. State Street's grandeur is unveiled with the majestic Columbus Memorial Building standing tall. Dearborn Avenue takes us further into this enchanting era where horse-drawn carriages traverse its cobblestone streets. The artistic impression of World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago during 1893 evokes awe-inspiring wonder. This fair commemorated Christopher Columbus' arrival four centuries earlier and showcased humanity's achievements on a global scale. Venturing beyond urban landscapes, Lake Huron reveals its serene beauty along Ontario's shores. The dunes and trees create an idyllic backdrop against which nature paints vibrant autumn colors reflected gracefully upon tranquil ponds. In this diverse tapestry lies a portrait capturing two Yellow-streaked lories—a testament to the rich biodiversity found within these regions. And let us not forget the young Malayan tapir whose innocent gaze reminds us of nature's delicate balance that must be preserved for generations to come. As we stand before a dilapidated barn at sunrise amidst winter's embrace, we are reminded that even amidst decay there is beauty waiting to be discovered—an allegory for both our own lives and the resilience found within these great lakes themselves. Join us on this journey through time and space as we explore The Great Lakes—where history intertwines with natural wonders creating an everlasting tapestry etched into our hearts forevermore.