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James Parker collection

James S. Parker owned the firm Copelin Commercial Photographs that operated continuously in Chicago beginning in 1856. The collection's photographic negatives and prints extensively record Chicago's built environment.
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Front line of a parade
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Front line of a parade on State Street in downtown Chicago. Congressman Frank Annunzio and Mayor Richard J. Daley are speaking in the center. Dan Walker is on the far right. Also included are Alderman Fred Roti, Congressman Marty Russo, Tony Fornelli, Alderman Vito Marzullo, and Senator Alan Dixon.
Date:
1975
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Ribbon cutting ceremony
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Ribbon cutting ceremony with (left to right) Alderman Fred Roti, Parade Queen, Attorney Tony Fornelli, Congressman Frank Annunzio, and unidentified man.
Date:
ca. 1975-1990
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Tony Fornelli, Congressman Frank Annunzio, and members of the armed forces
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Attorney Anthony J. Fornelli (in plaid jacket), Congressman Frank Annunzio (center), and unidentified members of the armed forces in front of the entrance to the Empire Room restaurant at the Palmer House.
Date:
1975
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access