Several men sit at tables smoking cigars and hookahs while conversing and reading the newspaper.Photo caption: "Greek series - characteristic group in recreation parlors, S. Halsted St."
Two architectural wedding cakes surrounded by wedding photos, champagne bottles, plates of baked goods and large glass containers of candy make up an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in Chicago.Photo caption: "Greek series -…
Two architectural wedding cakes surrounded by wedding photos, champagne bottles, plates of baked goods and large glass containers of candy make up an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in Chicago as photographed from a left…
An architectural wedding cake wrapped in cellophane on a pedestal with a sign advertising an upcoming picnic. Two angel statues and three bottles sit in front of the cake as part of an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in…
Three cellophane-wrapped cakes surrounded by plates of baked goods and containers of ingredients make up an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in Chicago.Photo caption: "Greek Series - window display, bakery, S. Halsted."
Custom electrical lighting spotlights two architectural wedding cakes wrapped in cellophane inside an unidentified Greek bakery.Photo caption: "Greek series - interior of store display - wedding cakes in cellophane, with electric lights."
The nave of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral features several Corinthian columns along the left and right sides of the name with a large chandelier at the end of the main aisle. The altar features two tiers of arches with paintings of…
The tabernacle containing Holy Communion sits on the altar table surrounded by lit candelabras and a crucifix in the center. Plants and flowers surround the altar table.Photo caption: "Greek series - altar of Greek church (same subject as enlargement…
A view of the nave from a second floor balcony shows an organ and seating for service officiants on the right while providing a unique vantage point for viewing the Corinthian columns and religoius images on the second tier of the altar.Photo…
The main entrance of the cathedral features Crinthian column-supported arches under the engraved name of the church as written in Greek. Stained glass windows are located directly above the main entrance.Photo caption: "Greek series - angle shot of…
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago features a three-tier exterior design. The bottom level includes the main entrance containing three Corinthian column-supported arches over the doorway and arched windows on either side. The second…
In 1877, former Union Army soldiers built the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall in Aurora to serve as a meeting space, library, and place of honor for war veterans.The octagonally-shaped buildingon the left is one and a half stories and…
Tracks and piping run through a tunnel section of the Chicago subway system, or "L".On verso: "Finished section of shield driven tube in downtown State Street. The fluid nature of the sail in the central business district compelled the use of the…
The Tivoli Theatre marquee advertises the 1935 movie "Princess O Hara" starring Chester Morris and Jean Parker and claiming "Every Wed divident night and Thurs dish night." The entrance to the Tivoli Hotel is seen on the right side of the building…
An archway with open iron gates and a statue of Jesus at the top lead into the a courtyard in front of the large monastary with several turrets topped with crosses.
The St. Charles Air Line Bridge undergoes construction to relocate and shorten the structure as a result of the straightening of the Chicago River. The bridge is an example of bascule, or drawbridge, bridge design.
The St. Charles Air Line Bridge, a bascule, or drawbridge, provides a means for trains to cross the Chicago river. Industrial buildings are visible in the background.
Three African American men look at two paddle boats, including the Helen F., docked on the Ohio River. Four men stand with their backs to the camera on the Yackles Fish Market next to the dock. Several smaller watercraft and two automobiles fill the…