All images except the one for the Metro are digital surrogates for vintage photographs.
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Contributors: Tina Figueroa
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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…
Contributors: Emily Paige Taylor
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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…
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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.…
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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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This collection collects several public sculptures(1837-1987) in Chicago, IL.
Contributors: Bill Sun
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Midcentury Chicagoans had plenty of options for music, sports, nightlife, and other entertainment options
Contributors: Alexandra Gradwohl
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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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