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Bridges and viaducts (Folder 109)
Bridges and viaducts: Milwaukee Ave. Viaduct; North Ave. Bridge; Oakwood Blvd Viaduct; Polk St. Bridge; Randolph St. Bridge; W. Roosevelt Rd. Bridge; N. State St. Bridge; N. Stetson Ave. Viaduct. Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1972
Michigan Avenue bridgehouse
View of the southwestern bridgehouse of the Michigan Avenue bridge.
1993
Development along the Chicago River, west of Michigan Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing development along the Chicago River west of Michigan Avenue. Existing structures are indicated as well as locations for future development.
1980
Cityscape with Hertz sign and John Hancock Center
View from Outer Drive (North Lake Shore Drive) with large Hertz Rent A Car sign and the John Hancock Center against the sky.
1971
Mies van der Rohe office buildings
View to the west from the Chicago River, with three of Mies' office buildings. Two Illinois Center (233 North Michigan Avenue) is under construction on the left. One Illinois Center (111 East Wacker Drive) stands next to it. Both these buildings are part of the Illinois Center complex. The IBM building (330 North Wabash) stands on the right, behind the old Sun-Times building. In the foreground, land along the south side of the Chicago River has been cleared for development.
1972
Illinois Center development, with Three Illinois Center
View looking northeast from East Randolph Street, east of Columbus Drive, at the area between the Chicago River and Grant Park designated for development as the Illinois Center. The area in the foreground, bounded by East Wacker Drive on the north and North Lake Shore Drive on the east, is industrial land with part of the Illinois Central railway yard, construction equipment, and parking. At the upper left is Three Illinois Center (303 East Wacker Drive), part of the Illinois Center complex. Lake Point Tower is in the distance at the right.
1982
Bridges and viaducts (Folder 94)
Bridges and viaducts: W. Cermak Rd. Bridge; W. Chicago Ave. Bridge; N. Clark St. Bridge; N. Damen Viaduct; N. Dearborn St. Bridge; N. Dearborn St. Viaduct, W. Erie St. Bridge; W. Division St. Bridge (over canal). Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1971
Bridges and viaducts: various bridges and viaducts (Folder 113)
Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken. This folder includes images of E. 95th St. Bridge; 100th St. Bridge ; 106th St. Bridge; 130th St. & S. Halsted; State St., Lake Shore Drive. Outer Drive (Ogden Slip).
1972
Near North Side, river area west of Michigan Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker highlighting development along the Chicago River west of Michigan Avenue.
1979
North Michigan Avenue at Wacker Drive
View looking north along North Michigan Avenue from just south of the intersection with East Wacker Drive. The four bridgehouses on the North Michigan Avenue bridge are visible at street level. The Wrigley Building is visible on the left, and the Tribune Tower is at the right. Part of 333 North Michigan Avenue is visible at the extreme right. The John Hancock Center is visible in the distance.
1976
East Wacker Drive, high-rise buildings
View looking southwest from Pioneer Court towards high-rises along East Wacker Drive. 360 North Michigan Avenue (London Guarantee & Accident Building) is at the left; 35 East Wacker (then Pure Oil Building) is at the center, and the United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) is at the right. The top of 75 East Wacker Drive (originally Mather Tower) is visible at the upper left.
1972
High-rise buildings along the Chicago River
View southwest along the Chicago River, with 360 North Michigan Avenue (London Guarantee & Accident Building) at the far left, and the former Sun-Times Building, the IBM Building (330 North Wabash), and Marina City on the right. The North Michigan Avenue bridge is in the foreground; the LaSalle-Wacker building stands in the distance, silhouetted against the sky.
1972
High-rise buildings along the Chicago River east of the Michigan Avenue bridge
Aerial view looking east along the Chicago River to Lake Michigan, from 330 North Wabash. The Equitable Building (401 North Michigan Avenue) and Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers are visible on the left. The Columbus Avenue bridge runs across the river in front of the hotel, and North Lake Shore Drive is visible behind it. Upper Wacker Drive is on the right of the image, running along the south bank of the river. Part of the Wrigley Building is just visible at the lower left.
1994
Chicago River and Sun-Times Building with fabric ribbons
View looking west along the Chicago River from Columbus Avenue. The Michigan Avenue bridge is in the center of the image, and behind it is the Chicago Sun Times Building (now demolished), draped with twenty-eight multicolored fabric ribbons, an installation work by Maya Romanoff entitled "Bess' Sunrise". The IBM Building (330 North Wabash) is visible behind it, and the Wrigley Building is on the right.
1988
View along Chicago River towards Ryan Insurance (55 West Wacker)
View southwest along the Chicago River, with tour boats moored along its south bank. The United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) is on the left. The Sun-Times Building (demolished) is partly visible on the right with the IBM Building (330 North Wabash) behind it. The Wabash Avenue bridge is in the middle distance, and behind that is the Ryan Insurance Building (originally Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building, now 55 West Wacker).
1984
Chicago River at the Merchandise Mart
View looking east along the Chicago River, with the Merchandise Mart at the far left. The LaSalle Street bridge is in the center of the image, and behind it are the John Moir Trust Building (325 North Wells Street) the Reid, Murdoch & Co. Building (City of Chicago Central Office Building), Marina City, and the IBM Building.
1982
Loop and Near North Side skyscrapers
Aerial view looking northwest across the Chicago River. 35 East Wacker (originally Jewelers Building) is in the center foreground, with the United Insurance Building (now Kemper Building, at 1 East Wacker Drive) next to it at the left. The Marina City towers are visible under construction at the upper right.
1962
Mies van der Rohe office buildings and Illinois Center development
View looking west from the mouth of the Chicago River towards (left to right) Two Illinois Center under construction (233 North Michigan Avenue); One Illinois Center (111 East Wacker); IBM Building (center background), Sun Times Building (demolished); Equitable Building (401 North Michigan); and Mandel-Lear Building (demolished).
1972
Bridges and viaducts: N. State St. Bridge; Torrence Ave. Bridge; W. Wacker Dr. Viaduct; N. Wells St. Bridge; N. Western Ave. Bridge (Folder 100)
Bridges and viaducts: N. State St. Bridge; Torrence Ave. Bridge; W. Wacker Dr. Viaduct; N. Wells St. Bridge; N. Western Ave. Bridge. Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1971
Chicago River at Lake Michigan
Aerial view showing the Chicago River at the juncture with Lake Michigan. North Lake Shore Drive crosses the river at its mouth; open land is along the river on both its north and south banks. Harbor Point (155 North Harbor Drive), a high-rise apartment building, is at the right.
1985
High-rise buildings along the Chicago River east of the Michigan Avenue bridge
Aerial view looking east along the Chicago River to Lake Michigan, from 330 North Wabash. The Wrigley Building is in the left foreground, and the Michigan Avenue bridge is to the right of it. The Equitable Building (401 North Michigan Avenue) and Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers are visible on the left part of the image. Upper Wacker Drive is on the right of the image, running along the south bank of the river.
1994
HMS Rose moored on the Chicago River
View northeast along the Chicago River, with the replica 1757 British Navy warship HMS Rose moored along the south bank of the Chicago River east of Michigan Avenue. The North Pier Apartments (474 North Lake Shore Drive) and Cityfront Place (400 North McClurg Court) are visible in the distance under construction.
1990
Loop and Near North Side from lakefront
View of the Near North Side from Lake Michigan, with the Standard Oil Building (now Aon Center) and the John Hancock Center prominently visible.
1975
Near North Side, Ogden Slip area
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing development along the Chicago River east of Michigan Avenue. Existing structures are indicated, as well as potential locations for future development.
1979
View along Chicago River towards Ryan Insurance (55 West Wacker)
View to the west along the Chicago River, with tour boats moored along its south bank. Part of 35 East Wacker Drive (Jewelers Building), and the United of America Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) are on the left. The Sun-Times Building (now demolished) is on the right with the IBM Building and Marina City behind it. The Wabash Avenue bridge is in the middle distance, with the Ryan Insurance Building (55 West Wacker, originally Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building) and the LaSalle-Wacker building (221 North LaSalle Street) beyond the bridge.
1984
North Michigan Avenue at East Wacker Drive
View looking north along North Michigan Avenue from just south of the intersection with East Wacker Drive. One of the bridgehouses for the North Michigan Avenue bridge is at street level on the left. Part of the Wrigley Building is visible behind that; part of 333 North Michigan Avenue is at the extreme right. The Allerton Hotel, and 625 North Michigan are visible in the center distance.
1982
Riverfront walkway, Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and Equitable Building
View from near Wabash Avenue of a landscaped walkway along the Chicago River, looking northeast towards the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and Equitable Building (401 North Michigan Avenue).
1985
Bridges and viaducts: N. Michigan Ave.; W. Monroe; N. Ogden Viaduct; Polk St. Viaduct; S, Pulaski Viaduct (Folder 81)
Bridges and viaducts: N. Michigan Ave.; W. Monroe; N. Ogden Viaduct; Polk St. Viaduct; S, Pulaski Viaduct. Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1969
Loop and Near North Side skyscrapers
View looking northeast over high-rise buildings of the Loop and Near North Side. In the foreground along the river are the Leo Burnett Building (35 West Wacker Drive), IBM Building, United Insurance Building (now Kemper Building), and 35 East Wacker Drive (originally Jewelers' Building). Lake Michigan is in the distance.
1995
1920s skyscrapers in the Loop
View looking south along Michigan Avenue from the northern end of the North Michigan Avenue bridge. On the left is 333 North Michigan. Near the center of the image is the Carbide & Carbon Building (230 North Michigan Avenue, now a hotel). On the right is the London Guarantee & Accident Building (360 North Michigan Avenue), and behind it to the right, the upper part of the Mather Tower (now 75 East Wacker Drive) is visible.
1972
Development along the Chicago River, east of Michigan Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing development along the Chicago River east of Michigan Avenue. Existing structures are indicated, as well as potential locations for future development.
1980
Chicago River and high-rise towers along Wacker Drive
View southwest along the Chicago River from the North Michigan Avenue bridge looking towards three high-rise towers: the United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive), the Leo Burnett Building (35 West Wacker Drive) and R. R. Donnelley Building (77 West Wacker Drive). The much smaller 55 West Wacker (originally Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building) stands between the Leo Burnett Building and the R. R. Donnelley Building. The former Sun-Times Building (demolished) is on the right.
1994
View along the Chicago River from Wolf Point
View east along the Chicago River. The Franklin Street bridge is in the foreground, and part of the Merchandise Mart is visible at the extreme left. Also on the left, the IBM Building (330 North Wabash) and Marina City towers stand out against the sky. The Central YMCA Community College building (211 West Wacker, originally the Chicago Evening Post Building) is in the foreground at the right.
1982
Loop and Near North Side skyscrapers
View looking northeast from First National Bank building (Chase Tower) toward the north Loop and Near North Side. The United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) and 35 East Wacker Drive (originally Jewelers Building) are visible in the foreground among the cluster of skyscrapers. The John Hancock Center is in the distance on the left.
1985
Bridges and viaducts: E. Randolph St. Viaduct; Roosevelt Road Viaduct; N. Sangamon St.; N. State St. Bridge (Folder 82)
Bridges and viaducts: E. Randolph St. Viaduct; Roosevelt Road Viaduct; N. Sangamon St.; N. State St. Bridge. Many of the 35 mm negatives document damage and deterioration on Chicago's bridges, viaducts and underpasses that need repair though some frames provide a general view of the bridges at the time they were taken.
1969
West Wacker drive high-rise buildings
View from West Kinzie Street looking across Wolf Point towards high-rises along West Wacker Drive. Part of the Merchandise Mart is visible at the far left; North Orleans Street runs in front of it. 222 North LaSalle (Builders Building) is near the center of the image. The Central YMCA College (now 211 West Wacker, originally the Chicago Evening Post Building) is at the right.
1972
Mies van der Rohe office buildings and Illinois Center development
View to the west from the Chicago River, towards three Mies van der Rohe office buildings. Two Illinois Center (233 North Michigan Avenue) is on the left. One Illinois Center (111 East Wacker Drive) stands next to it on the right, with the Hyatt Regency Chicago I under construction in front of it. All three of these buildings are part of the Illinois Center complex, a development built on land formerly owned by the Illinois Central Railroad. The third Mies building, the IBM building (330 North Wabash) is next to the right, and the former Sun-Times building (demolished) is visible in front of its base. The Equitable Building is the next high-rise to the right. The Mandel Building (Mandel-Lear Building) formerly at 211 East North Water Street (demolished) is in front of the Equitable Building, and other storage and warehouse facilities are in the right foreground.
1973
Chicago River towards Lake Michigan
Aerial view to the east along the Chicago River from 333 Wacker Drive. The Reid, Murdoch & Co. Building (City of Chicago Central Office Building) is in the lower left foreground. Near the center of the image are the Marina City towers and IBM Building (330 North Wabash). Lake Michigan is visible in the distance.
1984
North Michigan Avenue
Aerial view looking south along Michigan Avenue from near the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The Wrigley Building is visible at the right.
1977
Chicago River and skyscrapers along Wacker Drive
View southwest along the Chicago River from North Michigan Avenue looking towards three high-rise towers: the United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive), the Leo Burnett Building (35 West Wacker Drive) and R. R. Donnelley Building (77 West Wacker Drive). The much smaller 55 West Wacker (originally Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building) stands between the Leo Burnett Building and the R. R. Donnelley Building. The former Sun-Times building (demolished) is on the right, and a corner of the Wrigley Building is in the foreground at the extreme right.
1994
Chicago River and Apparel Center
View northwest across the Chicago River towards the Apparel Center (and Holiday Inn hotel). The Franklin Street bridge is in the middle of the image, and part of the Merchandise Mart is visible on the right. Fulton House Condominiums (originally North American Cold Storage Company warehouse), located at 345 North Canal Street, is visible behind the Apparel Center.
1983
Northwest Loop
Aerial view looking northwest from the First National Bank building (Chase Tower), with the Randolph Tower (Steuben Club Building, 188 Randolph Tower) and 333 Wacker Drive visible in the left foreground. The Merchandise Mart is beyond them to the right.
1985
Near North Side skyscrapers
Aerial view of Near North Side and north Loop high-rise buildings. The United Insurance Building (Kemper Building, 1 East Wacker Drive) is in the foreground at the left, and 35 East Wacker (Jewelers Building) stands to the right of it. Lake Michigan is in the distance.
1972
Chicago River towards Lake Michigan
Aerial view along the Chicago River, looking east from the Michigan Avenue Bridge to where it meets Lake Michigan. Upper Wacker Drive is visible on the right.
1996
High-rise buildings, East Wacker Drive
View from Pioneer Court looking southwest towards high-rise buildings along East Wacker Drive. 360 North Michigan Avenue (London Guarantee & Accident Building) is at the left; 35 East Wacker (then Pure Oil Building) is at the center, and the United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) is at the right. The top of 75 East Wacker Drive (originally Mather Tower) is visible behind these.
1972
Industrial-use land along the Chicago River
View to the northeast with industrial buildings, warehouses, and storage facilities along the north side of the Chicago River, and land being cleared for development along the south side of the river. Lake Point Tower rises on the left, and the towers of the Navy Pier Terminal Building are visible in the center distance, beyond North Lake Shore Drive.
1972
Chicago Riverwalk and downtown high-rise buildings
View to the west along the Chicago River from the North Michigan Avenue bridge, with the Chicago Riverwalk and boats docked in the foreground. The United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) is at the far left, and Marina City and the IBM Building (330 North Wabash) are at the far right. 55 West Wacker is visible near the center of the image, with the James R. Thompson Center to its left.
1986
View along Chicago River from the Michigan Avenue bridge
View southwest along the Chicago River from the Michigan Avenue bridge, with tour boats moored along the river's south bank. 35 East Wacker Drive (Jewelers Building), and the United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) are on the left. The Sun-Times Building (demolished) is on the right. The Wabash Avenue bridge runs across the center of the image, and beyond it is the Ryan Insurance Building (55 West Wacker, originally Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building).
1984
View along Chicago River towards Ryan Insurance (55 West Wacker)
View southwest along the Chicago River, with tour boats in the foreground. 35 East Wacker Drive (Jewelers Building), and the United Insurance Building (1 East Wacker Drive) are on the left. The Sun-Times Building (demolished) is on the right. The Wabash Avenue bridge is in the middle distance, and beyond it is the Ryan Insurance Building (55 West Wacker, originally Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building).
1984
Loop and Near North Side skyscrapers
View looking northeast to the Near North Side from the First National Bank building (Chase Tower), The Standard Oil Building (now Aon Center) is prominently visible at the right. Also visible are the Prudential Building, and the Associates Center (150 N. Michigan Avenue, now Crain Communications Building).
1985

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