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CTA elevated tracks, Evanston
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View looking along the tracks (now Purple Line) near the Davis CTA station in Evanston. Part of the top of the Evanston Marshall Fields store is visible at the far right.
Date:
1971
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


4th Street and Linden, Wilmette
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View looking northeast across 4th Street toward the Linden CTA terminal. Shops are visible to the left of the terminal, along Linden Avenue.
Date:
1971
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


CTA train yard, Wilmette terminal
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View looking northwest along the CTA tracks (now Purple Line) towards the Linden station in Wilmette. Buildings along Linden Avenue can be glimpsed in the distance to the right of the tower.
Date:
1971
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Broadway Avenue car wash and elevated trains
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View of trains on elevated tracks looking southwest across North Broadway from north of West Sunnyside Avenue, south of the Wilson CTA station. A car wash occupies the area adjacent to the tracks; at the far right, a bar occupies a building with the name McJunkin incorporated into the top part of the facade.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Broadway Avenue car wash and elevated trains
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View looking southwest across North Broadway from north of West Sunnyside Avenue, south of the Wilson CTA station, with a pedestrian in the foreground. Behind her, a car wash occupies the area across Broadway, and behind that, trains on elevated tracks are visible. At the far right, a bar occupies a building with the name McJunkin incorporated into the top part of the facade.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


CTA tracks, Berwyn Avenue at Winthrop
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View looking west along West Berwyn Avenue from the intersection with North Winthrop Avenue. The CTA elevated train tracks (now part of the Red Line) cross Berwyn Avenue; the entrance to the Berwyn station is under the viaduct.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Sherman Avenue, Evanston
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View north along Sherman Avenue from the intersection with Church Street. A Marshall Field's department store is on the left; the Varsity Theatre is next to it.
Date:
circa 1976
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


CTA elevated tracks approaching Loyola station
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View northwest along West Loyola Avenue, just north of where the street intersects with North Sheridan Road. The elevated tracks for the CTA trains run along the right side of the road.
Date:
1971
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Railroad tracks and commercial buildings, Wheaton
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View west along the railroad tracks in downtown Wheaton. A former railroad station is at the far left, and various downtown commercial buildings are in the distance.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Elmhurst from Chicago and North Western Railroad Station
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View of part of downtown Elmhurst from the Chicago and North Western Railroad Station (now Metra), looking northwest along West 1st Street from West Park Avenue. The train tracks run behind the parked cars. The Elmhurst Federal Savings and Loan stands on West 1st Street at the intersection with North Addison Avenue.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Chicago and North Western Railroad Station, Barrington
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View in winter of the Chicago and North Western Railroad station in Barrington.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Edens Expressway at Peterson Avenue
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View looking northeast across the Edens Expressway from the US 14 overpass (North Caldwell Avenue/ West Peterson Avenue). The exit ramp for the southbound Edens cuts across the image from left to right. The office building in the distance is located at 6200 North Hiawatha Avenue.
Date:
1969
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Northwestern University medical campus
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View looking along East Superior Street at part of the Northwestern University medical campus. An enclosed elevated walkway connects buildings on opposite sides of Superior Street.
Date:
1976
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Botero sculpture exhibition, Grant Park
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View, looking northeast, at the installation of Fernando Botero's bronze sculptures for the exhibition "Botero In Chicago" in Grant Park.
Date:
1994
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
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View of part of the open mall area at the Woodfield Mall. The mall's features include bright white interior walls and ceilings with geometric ceiling designs and skylights.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
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The Woodfield Mall's features inlcude bright white interior walls and ceilings with geometric ceiling designs and skylights. A fountain is in the right foreground.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Plaza Towers, Schaumburg
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View of the first of the two Plaza Towers during construction. The Plaza Towers is a 20-story twin-tower complex located at 1400 and 1450 American Lane, northeast of East Woodfield Road and North Meacham Road, and just west of the Woodfield Mall shopping center.
Date:
1985; 1986 (Plaza Towers, first tower)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Market Square, Lake Forest
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View of shops in Market Square in Lake Forest's business district, looking northeast from the west end of the complex at shops along its north arm. The intersection with North Western Avenue is in the distance at the far right.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


McHenry County, Illinois
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Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing major towns and highways in McHenry County, along with two railroad lines running through the county.
Date:
circa 1974
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Fox River, McHenry, Illinois
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View of the Fox River, looking northeast from the Pearl Street Bridge. Numerous boats are docked at a marina on the right.
Date:
1979
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Downtown shops, Woodstock, Illinois
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View looking northeast across Cass Street at the intersection with Benton Street in Woodstock, Illinois. Several shops occupy the street level of an 1859 building situated across from the town's downtown square.
Date:
1979
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Broadway, and Illinois Central Electric Station, Harvey, Illinois
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View looking northeast from Broadway just north of East 155th Street, towards the IC (Illinois Central) Electric station. Bloom Auto Electric is in the foreground. The buildings on the left are on Park Court, which branches off diagonally from Broadway.
Date:
1976
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


North Shore Congregation Israel Temple, Glencoe
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Side view of the North Shore Congregation Israel Temple (1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe).
Date:
1967
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie
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View of a landscaped open courtyard at Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie. The sign for the O'Connor & Goldberg shoe store is partially visible behind the foliage in the center of the image.
Date:
1969
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Lake Street Mall, Oak Park
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View of the Lake Street pedestrian mall in Oak Park, looking east along the north side of the street toward the intersection with North Marion Street. Store signs for Whitney, Burton Shoes, and Maple Furriers are partially visible behind the trees. A small fountain is at the lower left.
Date:
1976
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Wesley's Dining Room sign, Skokie
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Night view of the illuminated sign for Wesley's Dining Room.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Skokie Patio and Garden Center, Skokie
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Night view of the Skokie Patio and Garden Center, with illuminated neon signs.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


La Rosa Restaurant sign, Skokie
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Night view showing the illuminated neon sign for the La Rosa Italian Restaurant in Skokie.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Wilmette Harbor
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View of Wilmette Harbor from Sheridan Road, looking towards Lake Michigan. Numerous boats are anchored in the harbor.
Date:
1979
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Small businesses, Central Avenue, Wilmette
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View of shops in Wilmette's business district, looking east along the north side of Central Avenue from just east of Wilmette Avenue. At the far left is John's Shoes (1128 Central Avenue). A barber shop is next to it on the right, and next to that is a bookstore. A built-in brick planter in the foreground helps with traffic control.
Date:
1979
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Shops, Park Avenue, Glencoe
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View looking north across Park Avenue at a variety of small businesses and shops on the north side of the street. The Rehn Huerbinger Pharmacy at the left (353 Park Avenue) is at the intersection with Vernon Avenue. Diagonal on-street parking is provided in front of the shops.
Date:
1983
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Shop directory, Plaza del Lago, Wilmette
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Shop directory sign affixed to a brick wall at the Plaza del Lago shopping center, 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette. The directory, with a carved wood frame, includes a site plan at the top.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Walker Bros Original Pancake House, Wilmette
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View looking south through the rain along Green Bay Road at Walker Bros Original Pancake House restaurant, with its neon sign illuminated. The restaurant is located at 153 Green Bay Road in Wilmette.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Development proposal for Evanston's Central Business District
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Hand-drawn sketch by C. William Brubaker illustrating a development proposal for Evanston's Central Business District triangle. The proposal includes high-rise development with living and working space, access to transportation, and parking.
Date:
circa 1980
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston
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View of the Dawes House located at 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston.
Date:
1975
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Emerson Street, Evanston
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View looking east along Emerson Street from the intersection with East Railroad Avenue. Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church is visible on the left, and a number of houses and apartment buildings are farther in the distance.
Date:
circa 1976
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Row houses, West Wisconsin Street, Lincoln Park
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View of nineteenth-century row houses, looking east along the north side of West Wisconsin Street from the intersection with North Sedgwick Street.
Date:
1982
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


652 Roscoe Street, apartment building entranceway
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Front entrance to an apartment building at 652 West Roscoe Street, between Broadway and North Elaine Place. The entrance facade features an arch with a carved keystone at the center and pilasters on each side and above.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Saint Alphonsus Church
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Saint Alphonsus Church (1429 W Wellington Avenue), seen from West Wellington Street just east of the intersection with Lincoln Avenue. The front entrance to the church is on North Southport Avenue. The Golden Nugget Pancake House is across from the church at the left.
Date:
1981; 1897, rebuilt 1952 (Saint Alphonsus Church)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Houses, North Neva Avenue
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Brick houses along the west side of North Neva Avenue, north of the intersection with West George Street. 2914 North Neva Avenue is at the far left.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Apartments and houses, North Menard Avenue
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Brick apartment buildings and houses on the west side of North Menard Avenue, just north of the intersection with West Altgeld Street. 2512 North Menard Avenue is the building at the far left.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Apartment building, West Roscoe Street
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Apartment building at 5114 West Roscoe Street, just west of the intersection with North Leclaire Avenue.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Apartment buildings, Indian Boundary Park
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View of the Park Gables apartments, Tudor Revival style co-op apartment buildings facing onto the northern edge of Indian Boundary Park.
Date:
1981; 1915 (Indian Boundary Park)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Apartment houses, South Trumbull Avenue
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View looking north along the west side of South Trumbull Avenue towards West Ogden Avenue. 1950 South Trumbull Avenue is the greystone at the left.
Date:
1970s
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Apartment houses, West 15th Place
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View looking west along the north side of West 15th Place at nineteenth century apartment houses between Plamondon School and South Rockwell Street.
Date:
1970s
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Houses, South Drake Avenue
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Brick bungalows on the east side of South Drake Avenue just north of West 108th Street. 10737 South Drake Avenue is at the far right.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Two-flats, South Artesian Avenue, Chicago Lawn
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Brick two-flats on the east side of South Artesian Avenue, between West 69th Street and West 70th Street.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Two-flats, South Morgan Street, Englewood
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Brick two flats on the east side of South Morgan Street, between West 64th Street and West 65th Street.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Pullman row houses
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Brick row houses on the west side of South Champlain Avenue, north of the East 112th Street Circle, within the Pullman historic district. Part of 11142 South Champlain Avenue is visible at the extreme left.
Date:
1977
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Houses, South Commercial Avenue
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Houses on the east side of South Commercial Avenue between East 132nd and East 133rd Streets. 13217 South Commercial Avenue is at the right.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access