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Old Chicago Photographs | Page 33 | SkyscraperCity Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Pictures, Chicago History, Railroad Photography, Chicago Photos, Chicago Architecture, My Kind Of Town, Chicago City, Chicago Skyline

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Here's some old pics of Chicago to start out this thread. Hopefully people can dig up some classic pics! Courtesy of the CHS:

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Beautiful Vintage Photos of Chicago in the 1950s by Mildred Mead

Mildred Mead, born in 1910, was a professional photographer, both freelance and by contract. During the 1950s, she captured the everyday lif...

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In 1893, the grounds where the World's Columbian Expo were held caught fire, and this ancient image preserves the hysteria. Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago Cultural Center, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago Pictures, Visit Chicago, Early Photos, Chicago History, Park In New York, Big Cities

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Columbian Exposition 1893

In 1893, the grounds where the World's Columbian Expo were held caught fire, and this ancient image preserves the hysteria.

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October 8, 1871: The Great Chicago Fire begins, a fire that would burn through the early morning hours of October 10. The fire injured 30 of the city’s 185 firefighters, claimed the lives of hundreds of people, left nearly a third of the city homeless, and destroyed almost 20,000 buildings. The Great Fire, Chicago History, My Kind Of Town, The Windy City, Interesting History, Chicago Fire, American Cities, World's Fair, White Photo

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The Great Chicago Fire begins, a fire that would burn through the early morning hours of October 10. The fire injured 30 of the city’s 185 firefighters, claimed the lives of hundreds of people, le…

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The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal™: The History of the Chicago Water Tower - One of Six Structures That Survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Chicago History Photos, Great Chicago Fire, Chicago Water Tower, Chicago Attractions, Chicago Landmarks, Chicago Pictures, Chicago Street, Chicago History, Michigan Avenue

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The History of the Chicago Water Tower - One of Six Structures That Survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

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Introducing the captivating Vintage Map of Chicago 1933 Poster, a stunning piece of American history that will transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Windy City with this meticulously illustrated bird's-eye view of Illinois streets. This pictorial masterpiece showcases the architectural beauty and urban landscape of Chicago as it stood in 1933, allowing you to explore the city's past with every intricate detail. Map Of Chicago, Chicago Map, Pictorial Maps, Chicago History, The Windy City, Windy City, World's Fair, Street Map, Birds Eye View

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Vintage Map of Chicago 1933 American History Pictorial Birdseye Illustrated Illinois Street Map

Introducing the captivating Vintage Map of Chicago 1933 Poster, a stunning piece of American history that will transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Windy City with this meticulously illustrated bird's-eye view of Illinois streets. This pictorial masterpiece showcases the architectural beauty and urban landscape of Chicago as it stood in 1933, allowing you to explore the city's past with every intricate detail.

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