In addition to being useful for navigating and for laying out directions for all sorts of events, maps are useful as visual representations of how…
Contributors: Emily Paige Taylor
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Aside from being decorative and whimsical, our local fountains have much to tell us about our various public memories and community activities.…
View the items in The Fountains of Chicago, 1837-1987
Highlights from Chicago's infrastructure in the 1920s and 30s. Featuring sewers, public transportation, roads, and popular culture venues.
Contributors: Alicia Zeimet
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As a large American city, Chicago's political identity rests at the intersection of industry, race, gender, class, immigration, and other concerns…
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In the 1830's, the government of the young city of Chicago adopted the motto, "Urbs in Horto"--a Latin phrase meaning "city in a garden." This slogan…
View the items in "Urbs in Horto:" The Parks of Chicago, 1837-1987
This collection collects several public sculptures(1837-1987) in Chicago, IL.
Contributors: Bill Sun
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Images illustrating different aspects of everyday life in Chicago, IL throughout the year 1981
Contributors: Ericka Christie
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Collection of photographs and objects documenting the arts and crafts programs sponsored by the Hull House, including metalwork, weaving, and…
Contributors: Lisa Hartman
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Photos from the construction and early days of the Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad. Today it is referred to as the "L" (short for…
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A variety of Catholic religious orders have called Chicago home over the years. Whether serving the poor or creating schools, women religious are a…
Contributors: Emily Davis
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