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St. Charles Air Line Bridge
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.
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery
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.
Milwaukee Avenue
A horse and buggy ride past storefronts with large awnings in 1890.On verso: "Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, Ill in 1890."
Horses at Water Trough
Two horses drink from a water trough located in front of the W. H. Hoskins & Co. Lumber Yard in Galena.
Tivoli Theatre and Hotel
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…
Subway Tunnel
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…
Maxwell Street Market
Street merchants and customers line Maxwell Street in front of brick-and-mortar stores running from Halsted Street to 16th Street in Chicago.
Jane Addams Settlement House
Children sit outside the Jane Addams settlement house on Elburn St., Chicago, which provided education and recreation to the surrounding community.
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
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…
Aurora Business District
Cars line the main street in front of stores in the Aurora business district. Trolley cables and tracks are visible in the foreground.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
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…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
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…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Nave
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…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Altar Table
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…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Nave
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…
Greek Bakery In-Store Display
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."
Greek Bakery Cake Display
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."
Greek Bakery Window Display
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…
Greek Bakery Window Display
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…
Greek Bakery Window Display
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 -…
Greek Recreation Parlor
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."
Outdoor Dining
Photo caption: "Out door dining space behind board wall, Cosmopolitan Cafe, South Halsted Street - vine-covered booths."
Roasted Corn Street Vendor
A Greek vendor with a makeshift cart sells roasted corn on a city sidewalk as a seated gentleman looks on.Photo caption: "Greek series - roasting green corn over a grate - sidewalk stand."
Banana Pushcart Vendor
A Greek vendor pushes a cart loaded with bananas down a city street.Photo caption: "Greek series - pushcart vendor."
Greek Produce Vendor
A vendor sells produce including grapes, peaches, and pears from a checkered tablecloth-covered cart on a city sidewalk.Photo caption: "Greek series - sidewalk vendor."