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Streeterville development map
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing the area east of North Michigan Avenue, between East Grand Avenue and East Lake Shore Drive. The general locations and names of major developments and structures are indicated in green ink.
1979
Proposal for new development, River North
Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing a number of development proposals, including areas of mixed-use development; enhancement of the riverfront along the North Branch of the Chicago River with a new park and a riverside drive, and a new subway line serving the area; an improved, tree-lined Chicago Avenue and a tree-lined North Orleans Street; and an area designated "Recycled and New Buildings" for renovation and repurposing of existing buildings.
1978
Manufacturing and warehouse buildings, River North
Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing general locations of manufacturing and warehouse buildings which could be converted for new uses.
1978
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
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
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
Proposal for a new tree-lined avenue along Chicago Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker, showing a proposal for a new tree-lined avenue along Chicago Avenue between the North Branch of the Chicago River and North Michigan Avenue.
1980
Chicago River industrial facilities and Lake Point Tower
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.
1972
Near North Side development
Aerial view of development on the Near North Side in 1996, looking northwest from the IBM building.
1996
Near North Side development
Aerial view of development on the Near North Side in 1996, looking northwest from the IBM building.
1996
Building demolition, River North
View of building demolition in progress, looking northwest from the intersection of North Orleans Street and West Huron Street.
1989
Near North Side, near northwest area
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing the section of the Near North Side north of the river and south of Chicago Avenue, bounded by the North Branch of the Chicago River on the west and North LaSalle Street on the east. Existing structures are indicated, as well as potential locations for future development.
1979
Near North Side
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing a section of the Near North Side, including the area from the river north to Chicago Avenue, east of North LaSalle Street and west of North Michigan Avenue.
1979
Proposal for a tree-lined avenue along Chicago Avenue
Map drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing a proposal for creating a tree-lined avenue along Chicago Avenue between the North Branch of the Chicago River and North Michigan Avenue.
1980
Proposal for new development, River North
Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing recent development and locations for proposed development, including the Wolf Point Landings Apartments along the North Branch of the Chicago River, and a heliport on Wolf Point itself (both unbuilt). Three areas marked "Recycling" indicate locations of existing manufacturing and warehouse buildings which could be renovated and repurposed. The site of the John Moir Trust Building on the north side of the Chicago River is highlighted as a location with "future potential".
1978
North Michigan Avenue corridor, with key buildings indicated
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing types of development and key buildings along North Michigan Avenue corridor between Hubbard and Oak Streets.
1980
Development trends, Near North Side
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing 10 sub-areas of the Near North Side, with selected areas designated as "new development opportunity".
1980
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
North Michigan Avenue, north section
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing buildings and related development along North Michigan Avenue and adjacent blocks to the east and west, from East Pearson Street north to East Bellevue Place.
1979
Development along the Chicago River, west of Michigan Avenue
Map drawn by C. William Brubaker showing major structures along the north side of the Chicago River, west of Michigan Avenue.
1980
Streeterville development map
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing the area east of North Michigan Avenue between East Grand Avenue and East Lake Shore Drive. Major new projects are indicated in black ink.
1979
North Michigan Avenue, middle section
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing buildings and related development along North Michigan Avenue and adjacent blocks to the east and west, from East Ontario Street north to East Pearson Street.
1979
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
Proposal for a tree-lined avenue along Chicago Avenue
Map drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing a proposal for creating a tree-lined avenue along Chicago Avenue between the North Branch of the Chicago River and North Michigan Avenue. The location of an apartment building is indicated with a white dot.
1980
Near North Side, Ogden Slip area
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing the area north of the Chicago River and east of North Michigan Avenue. Major features and development are indicated in green ink.
1979
John Hancock Center and adjacent residential buildings
View of the John Hancock Center with older residential buildings standing in the foreground.
1969
North Michigan Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker, showing North Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and East Oak Street. Locations of mixed-used development and major renovations are highlighted.
1979
Near North Side, northeast area
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing the northeast section of the Near North Side, located between Chicago and North Avenues and bisected vertically by North State Street, and horizontally by East Division Street. The general locations and names of major developments and structures are indicated in green ink.
1979
Near North Side
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing eight sub-areas of the Near North Side.
1979
Vacant land in River North, 1985
Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing parcels of vacant land between North LaSalle Street and the North Branch of the Chicago River in 1985.
1985
East part of the Near North Side, with key buildings
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker of the east part of the Near North Side, with key buildings highlighted.
1980
Near North Side development
Aerial view of development on the Near North Side in 1996, looking northwest from the IBM building.
1996
Building demolition, River North
View of building demolition in progress on the west side of North Orleans Street, between West Huron and West Superior Street. Water is being sprayed by a fire truck to control dust.
1989
North Michigan Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker, showing North Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and East Oak Street. The locations and names of major structures are indicated in green ink.
1979
North Michigan Avenue, south section
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker showing buildings and related development along North Michigan Avenue and adjacent blocks to the east and west, from the Chicago River north to East Ontario Street.
1979
Proposal for mixed-use development, River North
Site plan drawn by C. William Brubaker showing a possible development configuration on a single city block. The plan combines a repurposed manufacturing loft, another loft converted to an office building, a new office building, and a new parking structure.
1978
Development on the Near North Side, west of Michigan Avenue
Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker, highlighting development on the Near North Side, between North Michigan Avenue and North LaSalle Street.
1980
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

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Geographic Location: Near North Side (Chicago, Ill.)   Subject Topic: Community development, Urban   Remove all