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Colored enterprises and industries; Porter's drug store, 3510 South State Street; A busy Evening in a Beauty Parlor; The Sterling Laundry Co., 4036 Indiana Avenue; Smith & Jenkins, sheet metal and roofing, 3321 1/2 South State Street.

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Dr. C. Jesse Davis, graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., in his dental suite in the Roosevelt Bank building at 35th Street and Grand Boulevard.

Dr. C. Jesse Davis, graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Te...

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Jos. D. Bibb, editor, "The Chicago Whip".

Jos. D. Bibb, editor, "The Chicago Whip".

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St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.

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A typical residential section of the better class at 48th Street and Champlain Avenue.

A typical residential section of the better class at 48th Street and C...

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The officers of the "eighth". - images Black History Month

The officers of the "eighth". - images Black History Month

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The universal therapeutic lamp...invented, manufactured and distributed by Paul E. Johnson, 1824-30 So. Albert St.

The universal therapeutic lamp...invented, manufactured and distribute...

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Powell's garage and oil filling station.

Powell's garage and oil filling station.

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Brigadier-General Franklin A. Denison.

Brigadier-General Franklin A. Denison.

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Making lamp shades. - images Black History Month

Making lamp shades. - images Black History Month

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Scene on the boulevard; A view of Grand Boulevard from 35th Street, looking southwest.

Scene on the boulevard; A view of Grand Boulevard from 35th Street, lo...

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Perry Parker; W,L, Jackson; J. Turner Wall; Adelbert H. Roberts; T. Arnold Hill; Arthur J. Wilson; Mrs. Zara Wright; Dr. Fannie Emanuel; Dr. Ed. W. Murray; J. W. Blackwell; B.J. Yantis.

Perry Parker; W,L, Jackson; J. Turner Wall; Adelbert H. Roberts; T. Ar...

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Dr. Floyd W. Willis; A peep-in at an X-ray examination in the offices of Dr. Floyd W. Willis, electro-therapist and X-ray expert.

Dr. Floyd W. Willis; A peep-in at an X-ray examination in the offices ...

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New Hotel Vincennes; On Vincennes Avenue and 36th Street is the New Vincennes Hotel, largest and most beautiful hostelry owned and operated by Negroes in the north.

New Hotel Vincennes; On Vincennes Avenue and 36th Street is the New Vi...

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The Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the National Associatation of Colored Women's Clubs, August 3-8, 1924; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, Ohio, outgoing President.

The Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the National Associatation of Co...

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Rev. N.D. Shamborguer. - images Black History Month

Rev. N.D. Shamborguer. - images Black History Month

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Your Cab Company; In response to the need for rapid transportation in a city rapidly growing, "Your Cab Company" was incorporated, June 30th, 1923.

Your Cab Company; In response to the need for rapid transportation in ...

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A.J. Carey, Jr.; The Chicago Daily News [1st prize check].

A.J. Carey, Jr.; The Chicago Daily News [1st prize check].

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Edward H. Wright, Attorney - Politician.

Edward H. Wright, Attorney - Politician.

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The Overton - Hygienic Manufacturing Co.

The Overton - Hygienic Manufacturing Co.

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Quinn Chapel, A.M.E. Church. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Quinn Chapel, A.M.E. Church. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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A.J. Brookins, inventor; Parts of the Brookins Automatic Train Control System to prevent wrecks.

A.J. Brookins, inventor; Parts of the Brookins Automatic Train Control...

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Dr. Robert Giles; Giles & Butler, druggists, 3759 S. State Street.

Dr. Robert Giles; Giles & Butler, druggists, 3759 S. State Street.

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Dr. Richard S. Smtih; Atty Earl R. Dickerson; Dr. B.R. Bluitt; Dr. Gordon Jackson; Atty James G. Cotter; F. Henderson; Atty B.G. Pollard; Dr. Roscoe C. Giles; Atty Walter M. Farmer; W.T. Bailey; Dr. Chas. W. Bibb.

Dr. Richard S. Smtih; Atty Earl R. Dickerson; Dr. B.R. Bluitt; Dr. Gor...

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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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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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Colonel Otis B. Duncan. - images Black History Month

Colonel Otis B. Duncan. - images Black History Month

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Dr. Ulysses Grant Dailey, Physician, Surgeon.

Dr. Ulysses Grant Dailey, Physician, Surgeon.

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Madam Florence Cole-Talbert., Italy

Madam Florence Cole-Talbert., Italy

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Prof. William Emanuel. - images Black History Month

Prof. William Emanuel. - images Black History Month

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Upholstering. - images Black History Month

Upholstering. - images Black History Month

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The Knights of Pythias Temple; Propose $ 1,200.000.00 International Temple of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the District of Columbia, now being erected on State Street at 37th Place.

The Knights of Pythias Temple; Propose $ 1,200.000.00 International Te...

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National University of Music. - Victorian era public domain image

National University of Music. - Victorian era public domain image

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The Metropolitan Community Club House; Old Folks Home; Phyllis Wheatley Home.

The Metropolitan Community Club House; Old Folks Home; Phyllis Wheatle...

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Binga State Bank founded by Jesse Binga, 1908, as a private bank.

Binga State Bank founded by Jesse Binga, 1908, as a private bank.

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Home of Liberty Life Insurance Company.

Home of Liberty Life Insurance Company.

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Provident Hospital and Nurse-training School, founded in 1891, in the interests and welfare of colored people of Chicago, is the second largest institution of its kind in the north.

Provident Hospital and Nurse-training School, founded in 1891, in the ...

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A beach scene. - images Black History Month

A beach scene. - images Black History Month

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The Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the National Associatation of Colored Women's Clubs, August 3-8, 1924; Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Daytona, Florida, incoming President.

The Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the National Associatation of Co...

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Will H. Hendrickson; De Koven Thompson.

Will H. Hendrickson; De Koven Thompson.

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Wabash Avenue Y.M.C.A. - images Black History Month

Wabash Avenue Y.M.C.A. - images Black History Month

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Wm. E. Woodard; Dr. A.G. Fairfax; Dr. Count J. Teffner; Major N. Clark Smith; Clarence E. Muse; Jas. T. Brewington; Atty Alva L. Bates; Violet N. Anderson; Frank W. Henry; Warren B. Douglas; John B. French; C.E. J. Founche; Mrs. Mayme Clinkscale.

Wm. E. Woodard; Dr. A.G. Fairfax; Dr. Count J. Teffner; Major N. Clark...

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Crispus Attucks first martyr for America.

Crispus Attucks first martyr for America.

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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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General offices of "Liberty Life".

General offices of "Liberty Life".

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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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Frank L. Gillespie; Founder of Liberty Life Insurance Co.

Frank L. Gillespie; Founder of Liberty Life Insurance Co.

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In packingtown; Blacksmithing; Woodworkers.

In packingtown; Blacksmithing; Woodworkers.

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Olivet Baptist Church. - images Black History Month

Olivet Baptist Church. - images Black History Month

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The Ideal Tea Room at 3344 South Michigan Avenue; Mrs. Mayme Lee Clinkscale, proprietress.

The Ideal Tea Room at 3344 South Michigan Avenue; Mrs. Mayme Lee Clink...

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Engine Co. No. 21 was organized Dec. 21st, 1872, at No. 13 Taylor St.; [A group of colored policemen]; Lieutenant William Middleton; Officer Albert C. Blue.

Engine Co. No. 21 was organized Dec. 21st, 1872, at No. 13 Taylor St.;...

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Bessie Coleman, aviatrix; Snapped in Berlin, Germany.

Bessie Coleman, aviatrix; Snapped in Berlin, Germany.

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Fort Dearborn Lodge; Building homes; The Defender building; The People's Movement Club House.

Fort Dearborn Lodge; Building homes; The Defender building; The People...

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