The Ross children, (l-r) Edward, Helen, Carlton, and Edith, pose for a family portrait. On verso: "Edward P. Kirby from his wife - March 1881, Edward K. Ross Jan 22, 1865, Helen Ross, 18 in Sept 11, 1863, Carlton Perry Nov 10, 1868, Edith Ross July…
Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly (1933-1947) speaks at the dedication of the Outer Drive Bridge, while Henry Horner (seated on right) listens. Kelly rose in Chicago politics as the chief engineer of the Chicago Sanitary District in the 1920s. As mayor,…