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C. William Brubaker Collection

During the 1960s through 1990s, architect and photographer Charles William “Bill” Brubaker (1926-2002) photographically documented examples of significant architecture and design of the urban environment in the Chicago area and in other cities that he lived in or visited. This collection consists of slides taken by Brubaker.
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640 North La Salle Building
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View of the facade of the 640 North LaSalle Building, a commercial and office building on the northwest corner of West Ontario and North LaSalle Streets. A Volkswagen dealership occupies the street-level space.
Date:
1975; 1973 (640 North La Salle Drive)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Hanley Dawson Cadillac and Lawry's restaurant
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View looking northwest along East Ontario Street. The Hanley Dawson Cadillac dealership (now demolished) stands on the block between North Rush Street and North Wabash Avenue. Lawry's restaurant, at the northeast corner of East Ontario and North Rush Streets, is partially visible on the right.
Date:
1976; 1895 (L. Hamilton McCormick mansion)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access