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Carriages on the streets of Chicago

Carriages on the streets of Chicago

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North side waterworks. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

North side waterworks. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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View of the Inter-state Industrial Exposition, 1874. (Interior)

View of the Inter-state Industrial Exposition, 1874. (Interior)

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Great is Administration and great her glory, Chicago's Great Fair.

Great is Administration and great her glory, Chicago's Great Fair.

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Michigan State building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Michigan State building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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Sale house, east. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

Sale house, east. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

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

Railroad bridge (Chicago & Northwestern?) across the Des Plaines River.

Railroad bridge (Chicago & Northwestern?) across the Des Plaines River...

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

Ten-cent store catering to Negroes. Chicago, Illinois

Ten-cent store catering to Negroes. Chicago, Illinois

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House and children in Negro section of Chicago, Illinois

House and children in Negro section of Chicago, Illinois

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Great Fire of 1871. Dr. Collyer's Church. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Dr. Collyer's Church. Sterescope Card of 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

Thoughts of prominent men regarding Margaret Mather

Thoughts of prominent men regarding Margaret Mather

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DAILY DINNER [held by] SHERMAN HOUSE [at] "CHICAGO, IL" (HOTEL)
Chicago Base Ball Club, 1896; Pittsburgh Base Ball Club, 1896

Chicago Base Ball Club, 1896; Pittsburgh Base Ball Club, 1896

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TENTH ANNUAL BANQUET [held by] OHIO SOCIETY OF CHICAGO; [at] "AUDITORIUM, THE" (REST;)
Birds-eye view from Water Works tower.

Birds-eye view from Water Works tower.

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Cathedral Church of S.S. Peter and Paul.

Cathedral Church of S.S. Peter and Paul.

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Booksellers' Row. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Booksellers' Row. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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The establilshment of the Montgomery Ward & Co., one of the sights of the city, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

The establilshment of the Montgomery Ward & Co., one of the sights of ...

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W.B. Keen & Cooke's Mammoth book establishment, Chicago.

W.B. Keen & Cooke's Mammoth book establishment, Chicago.

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Court House. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Court House. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Lincoln Park. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Lincoln Park. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Northwest corner, Rush and Huron Streets.

Northwest corner, Rush and Huron Streets.

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Lincoln Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Lincoln 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

Fifty-four apartment house. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Fifty-four apartment house. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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The Matteson House. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

The Matteson House. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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A glimpse of one of Chicago's famous drives and noted hotels.

A glimpse of one of Chicago's famous drives and noted hotels.

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Boat-house, Douglas Park, Chicago, Ill.

Boat-house, Douglas Park, Chicago, Ill.

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Chicago River from Kinzie Street bridge.

Chicago River from Kinzie Street bridge.

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Clark Street bridge. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Clark Street bridge. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Lake view, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Lake 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

Douglas monument. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Douglas monument. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Mother Earth at Washington Park, Chicago.

Mother Earth 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

Stock Yards [stockyards]. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Stock Yards [stockyards]. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Washington Street, west from State [Street].

Washington Street, west from State [Street].

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Washington Street tunnel, east entrance. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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

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A half-mile of pork, Armour's great packing house, Chicago, Ill.

A half-mile of pork, Armour's great packing house, 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

State Street, north from Van Buren, Chicago.

State Street, north from Van Buren, Chicago.

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Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Coll...

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Herd of sheep in the Great Runways, Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago.

Herd of sheep in the Great Runways, Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Ch...

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Lake Street, looking east from Clark.

Lake Street, looking east from Clark.

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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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Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Texas cattle, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Texas cattle, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

Texas 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 who assemb... More

Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

Union Stock Yards [stockyards], Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

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West side waterworks, Ashland Avenue and 2nd [?] Street.

West side waterworks, Ashland Avenue and 2nd [?] Street.

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North side waterworks. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

North side waterworks. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Great Fire of 1871. Court House. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Court House. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

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Great Fire of 1871. S[...] Church, Wabash Avenue. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. S[...] Church, Wabash Avenue. Sterescope Card of C...

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Great Fire of 1871. Field & Leiter's store. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Field & Leiter's store. Sterescope Card of Chicago...

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Great Fire of 1871. Pacific Hotel from interior ... Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Pacific Hotel from interior ... Sterescope Card of...

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Great Fire of 1871. Chamber of Commerce. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Chamber of Commerce. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

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Great Fire of 1871. New England Church. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. New England Church. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

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Interior view of New England Church.

Interior view of New England Church.

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Lake-Side Publishing Co., corner Clark & Adams Streets.

Lake-Side Publishing Co., corner Clark & Adams Streets.

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Great Fire of 1871. Court House. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Court House. Sterescope Card of 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

Great Fire of 1871. Union Depot. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Union Depot. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

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General view of the ruins from Tribune Building, Booksellers Row  in the centre.

General view of the ruins from Tribune Building, Booksellers Row in t...

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Great Fire of 1871. Interior of St. Paul's Church. Sterescope Card of Chicago.

Great Fire of 1871. Interior of St. Paul's Church. Sterescope Card of ...

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Administration and Electricity buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

Administration and Electricity buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

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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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Administration buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

Administration buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

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The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition.

The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition.

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The Virgin Fountain, German exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

The Virgin Fountain, German exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exp...

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

Burning of the Cold Storage building. Fifteen brave firemen lost their lives, July 10th, Columbian Exposition.

Burning of the Cold Storage building. Fifteen brave firemen lost their...

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The grandest of all, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

The grandest of all, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

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Goddess of Liberty, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Goddess of Liberty, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereosco...

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

Mining, Electricity and Administration buildings, Columbian Exposition.

Mining, Electricity and Administration buildings, Columbian Exposition...

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Wooded Island from Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Wooded Island from Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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The Great Austrian exhibit, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

The Great Austrian exhibit, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Expositio...

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Bird's-eye view, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Bird's-eye view, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope ...

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View from the Peristyle, World's Columbian Exposition.

View from the Peristyle, World's Columbian Exposition.

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The arrival of Santa Claus at the World's Fair, (German toy exhibit), Chicago, U.S.A.

The arrival of Santa Claus at the World's Fair, (German toy exhibit), ...

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

Promenade through Machinery Hall, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Promenade through Machinery Hall, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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Japanese pottery, Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

Japanese pottery, Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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The Columbia Fountain, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

The Columbia Fountain, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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On the lagoon, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

On the lagoon, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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

Entrance to the great Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U....

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Great is the interior of Electric building, Columbian Exposition.

Great is the interior of Electric building, Columbian Exposition.

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Warm house. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

Warm house. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

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Forwarding house. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

Forwarding house. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

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

Business office. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

Business office. Lincoln Park Chicago IL. Stereoscope card.

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 Maine State building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A.

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

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

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

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The swans. Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. U.S.A.

The swans. Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. U.S.A.

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

Viaduct, foot of Randolph Stret. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

Viaduct, foot of Randolph Stret. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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Crispus Attucks first martyr for America.

Crispus Attucks first martyr for America.

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[Studio portrait of a man dressed in jacket, vest, tie and striped pants.]

[Studio portrait of a man dressed in jacket, vest, tie and striped pan...

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The Chicago Defender; Interior of the Defender plant, where the world's greatest weekly is printed.

The Chicago Defender; Interior of the Defender plant, where the world'...

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Wm. Edouard Scott; Artist and portrait painter, famous for his "Death of Crispus Attucks" and "Sherman's March to the Sea".

Wm. Edouard Scott; Artist and portrait painter, famous for his "Death ...

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The Binga block; A visit of Mrs. Booker T. Washington to the Associated Business Club of Chicago, July 10th, 1924.

The Binga block; A visit of Mrs. Booker T. Washington to the Associate...

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Waiting for jobs at the Chicago Urban League, 3032 South Wabash Avenue; Dedicating "Giles Avenue" in honor of Lieutenant George L. Giles; A group of tennis fans; A typical wedding scene.

Waiting for jobs at the Chicago Urban League, 3032 South Wabash Avenue...

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S.J. Fountain, Undertaker; One of the most modern and progressive of the numerous Funeral Parlors in Chicago is that owned and operated by Mr. S.J. Fountain, son of Bishop Fountain of African Methodist Episcopal Church.

S.J. Fountain, Undertaker; One of the most modern and progressive of t...

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Harrison Emanuel. - images Black History Month

Harrison Emanuel. - images Black History Month

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Bessie Coleman, aviatrix. - A woman sitting at a table with a sewing machine

Bessie Coleman, aviatrix. - A woman sitting at a table with a sewing m...

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Auditorium and Annex, Chicago, Ill.

Auditorium and Annex, Chicago, Ill.

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Harbor Entrance, So. Chicago, Ill.

Harbor Entrance, So. Chicago, Ill.

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Residence of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Chicago, Ill.

Residence of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Chicago, Ill.

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THANKSGIVING DINNER [held by] C. & N. W. PASSENGER STATION [at] "CHICAGO, IL" (RR;)
Wage map no. 1[-4], Polk Street to Twelfth, ... Chicago

Wage map no. 1[-4], Polk Street to Twelfth, ... Chicago

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McKinley Statue, McKinley Park, Chicago, Ill.

McKinley Statue, McKinley Park, Chicago, Ill.

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