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Beautiful is interior of Liberal Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Beautiful is interior of Liberal Arts building, World's Columbian Expo...

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Viewing the exhibits, great Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Viewing the exhibits, great Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chica...

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Bird's-eye view showing Government and Fisheries buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Bird's-eye view showing Government and Fisheries buildings, World's Fa...

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The wonder of the age, Midway Plaisance, World's Columbian Exposition.

The wonder of the age, Midway Plaisance, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Distant view of Wooded Island bridge, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Distant view of Wooded Island bridge, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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Dom Pendor's coach, Transportation building, Chicago's Great Fair.

Dom Pendor's coach, Transportation building, Chicago's Great Fair.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Entering the great Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Entering the great Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A...

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West front, Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

West front, Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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South end of Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

South end of Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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The great light house lens mounted for work, Electric building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great light house lens mounted for work, Electric building, World'...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Last days of the Great Columbian Exposition.

Last days of the Great Columbian Exposition.

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The Austrian Village, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

The Austrian Village, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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The India building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

The India building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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In the Court of the Art Palace, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

In the Court of the Art Palace, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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An Eskimo and canoe, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

An Eskimo and canoe, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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Birdseye view of the Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

Birdseye view of the Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago, Ill., U....

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The Souvenir of Negro Progress, Chicago, 1779 - 1925; Adolph Osby, Treasurer, The De Saible Association, Inc.; Geo. W. Faulkner, President, The De Saible Association, Inc.; John Taitt, General Manager, The Saible Association, Inc.

The Souvenir of Negro Progress, Chicago, 1779 - 1925; Adolph Osby, Tre...

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Section thru center of building: showing double spiral ramp

Section thru center of building: showing double spiral ramp

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Rev. John F. Thomas, D.D.; Ex-Chaplain 8th Regiment I. N. G.; Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church; Oldest preacher in the city of Chicago.

Rev. John F. Thomas, D.D.; Ex-Chaplain 8th Regiment I. N. G.; Pastor o...

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Sports review. (Chicagoan, July 15, 1926, p. 25)

Sports review. (Chicagoan, July 15, 1926, p. 25)

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Colored enterprises and industries; A typical shoemaker from Tuskegee, Ala.; Woodson's shoe store, 3222 South State Street; A Typical tailoring and pressing shop; Cranshaw's millinery, 3408 South State Street.

Colored enterprises and industries; A typical shoemaker from Tuskegee,...

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A crowd at Schorling's baseball park enjoying the national pastime; Home of Rube Foster's American Giants.

A crowd at Schorling's baseball park enjoying the national pastime; Ho...

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The Overton building located at 3621 South State Street, might be considered a modest monument to the business genius of its owner, Anthony Overton.

The Overton building located at 3621 South State Street, might be cons...

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William E. Butler; Giles & Butler, druggists, 3759 S. State Street.

William E. Butler; Giles & Butler, druggists, 3759 S. State Street.

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Undertaker before funeral services, Southside, Chicago, Illinois.

Undertaker before funeral services, Southside, Chicago, Illinois.

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Field, Leiter & Co. (later Marshall Field) building.

Field, Leiter & Co. (later Marshall Field) building.

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Fifty-four apartment house. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Fifty-four apartment house. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), Zoo, Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), Zoo, Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Gates Ajar in flowers, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.

Gates Ajar in flowers, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Depot of the Chicago and N.W.R.R. [North Western Railroad depot]

Depot of the Chicago and N.W.R.R. [North Western Railroad depot]

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River view, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

River view, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Washington Street tunnel, east entrance. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Washington Street tunnel, east entrance. Chicago Stereoscope Card Coll...

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The stock yards and packing houses of Chicago - one of the world's greatest industries.

The stock yards and packing houses of Chicago - one of the world's gre...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

North side water works [waterworks]. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

North side water works [waterworks]. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collecti...

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Great Fire of 1871. First Presbyterian Church. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. First Presbyterian Church. Sterescope Card of Chic...

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Interior view of New England Church.

Interior view of New England Church.

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World's Fair. Bird's-eye view, looking east, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

World's Fair. Bird's-eye view, looking east, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

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The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

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Interior of Machinery Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Interior of Machinery Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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Fine Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Fine Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

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West front, Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

West front, Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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Japanese Tea Garden, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Japanese Tea Garden, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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Map of the city of Chicago - Public domain old map

Map of the city of Chicago - Public domain old map

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

? [held by] (13 CLUB) [at] "THE RICHELIEU,(CHICAGO, IL)"
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER [held by] CHICAGO BEACH HOTEL [at] CHICAGO ILL; (HOTEL)
DINNER [held by] PIONEER SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CHICAGO [at] "TREMONT HOUSE, THE" (HOTEL;)
Birds-eye view from Water Works tower.

Birds-eye view from Water Works tower.

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Central Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Central Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Lincoln Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Lincoln Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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McVicker's Theatre, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

McVicker's Theatre, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Jefferson Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Jefferson Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Chamber of Commerce. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Chamber of Commerce. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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The Globe at Washington Park, Chicago.

The Globe at Washington Park, Chicago.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Instantenious view, North Clark Street. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Instantenious view, North Clark Street. Chicago Stereoscope Card Colle...

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La Salle Street, north from Arcade Court.

La Salle Street, north from Arcade Court.

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Clark Street north from Washington [Street].

Clark Street north from Washington [Street].

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Douglas monument, [Douglas Park, Chicago]. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Douglas monument, [Douglas Park, Chicago]. Chicago Stereoscope Card Co...

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Under the trees, Lincoln Park. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Under the trees, Lincoln Park. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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La Salle Street, south from Randolph.

La Salle Street, south from Randolph.

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Military manouvers, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.

Military manouvers, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Chicago River, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Chicago River, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Grant monument, Lincoln Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Grant monument, Lincoln Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collec...

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Clark Street north from Court House.

Clark Street north from Court House.

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Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collec...

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Chicago River on a foggy morning.

Chicago River on a foggy morning.

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Grand Boulevard, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Grand Boulevard, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

State Street, north from Van Buren, Chicago.

State Street, north from Van Buren, Chicago.

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Lake Street, east from State [Street].

Lake Street, east from State [Street].

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Cattle in the Great Union Stock Yards, the greatest of the live stock markets, Chicago, Ill.

Cattle in the Great Union Stock Yards, the greatest of the live stock ...

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Lake Street, east from State Street.

Lake Street, east from State Street.

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Cattle in the Great Union Stock Yards, the greatest of the live stock markets, Chicago, Ill.

Cattle in the Great Union Stock Yards, the greatest of the live stock ...

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Along the Boulevard, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

Along the Boulevard, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

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Driving on the Grand Boulevard, Chicago, U.S.A.

Driving on the Grand Boulevard, Chicago, U.S.A.

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In the Great Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago, U.S.A.

In the Great Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago, U.S.A.

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State Street from Madison, in the World's Fair City, U.S.A.

State Street from Madison, in the World's Fair City, U.S.A.

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Tribune building and Custom House from interior Second Presbyterian Church.

Tribune building and Custom House from interior Second Presbyterian Ch...

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View showing Bigelow House and Post Office.

View showing Bigelow House and Post Office.

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Great Fire of 1871. [The ruins of Chicago.] Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. [The ruins of Chicago.] Sterescope Card of Chicago...

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Great Fire of 1871. Corner Washington & LaSalle Streets. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Corner Washington & LaSalle Streets. Sterescope Ca...

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Great Fire of 1871. Merchants des company [?] Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Merchants des company [?] Sterescope Card of Chica...

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Ferris Wheel, side view. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Ferris Wheel, side view. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Great Fire of 1871. [View after the Chicago fire.] Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. [View after the Chicago fire.] Sterescope Card of ...

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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail Road office.

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail Road office.

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Inter-state Industrial Exposition, 1874. [Exterior view.]

Inter-state Industrial Exposition, 1874. [Exterior view.]

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

The lagoon and islands. World's Fair.

The lagoon and islands. World's Fair.

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Columbia and her maids of honor, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

Columbia and her maids of honor, Agricultural building, Columbian Expo...

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The Austrian Princess drawing room, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

The Austrian Princess drawing room, Liberal Arts building, Columbian E...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Merry times on the lagoon, Columbian Exposition.

Merry times on the lagoon, Columbian Exposition.

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New Jersey building, Dedication Day, Columbian Exposition.

New Jersey building, Dedication Day, Columbian Exposition.

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The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition.

The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition.

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Oregon exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Oregon exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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Wool exhibit, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

Wool exhibit, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

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The great white city, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great white city, World's Columbian Exposition.

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The great moose, Russian Department, Shoe and Leather building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great moose, Russian Department, Shoe and Leather building, World'...

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Bird's-eye view from Transportation building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Bird's-eye view from Transportation building, World's Fair, Chicago, U...

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Interior of Woman's building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Interior of Woman's building, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Main entrance, Electrical building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Main entrance, Electrical building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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The Golden Gate of the Transportation building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

The Golden Gate of the Transportation building, World's Fair, Chicago,...

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The enchanted land, World's Columbian Exposition.

The enchanted land, World's Columbian Exposition.

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