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38th Mayor of Chicago

Served as chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee for 23 years, holding both positions until his death in office in 1976. Daley played a major role in the history of the Democratic Party, especially with his…

7 1/2 foot sewer tunnel under 111th Street at heading 1450 west of Eberhart Avenue. Kelly, Foscoe, and Raymond pictured in Pullman Tunnel, April 1938

150 North Riverside is a wonder of architectural engineering.

“Willard Fountain Bronze, At Entrance to Willard Hall” Photograph from: Anna Adams Gordon, Frances E. Willard, A Memorial Volume, 1898, pg 112 Oldest found photograph of sculpture

A detail of a map of Chicago from 1933, featuring parts of the Loop and the North Side.

Dorthy Day pictured (left) with Sr. Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, and an unidentified priest.

Typewritten schedule for Chicago's first Gay Pride Week running June 19-28, 1970, sponsored by Chicago Gay Liberation. Activities on schedule include dances, workshops, study groups, dinners, musical performances, camping, and rallies.

Leamington Avenue Sewer System, 1-A at alley east of Cicero Avenue in 49th Street, above ground, March 14, 1958

Natchez Avenue Sewer System, junction chamber at 51st Street and Natchez Avenue, September 20, 1929