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Park Hyatt Hotel
Street-level view of the Park Hyatt Hotel, looking west along the north side of East Chicago Avenue from North Michigan Avenue.
1982
Flower beds in front of Saks Fifth Avenue
View to the north along the east side of North Michigan Avenue, north of the intersection with East Erie Street. Large flowerbeds and trees line the grass parkway between the street and the sidewalk. The awnings of the Saks Fifth Avenue store (669-675 North Michigan Avenue) are visible above the sidewalk.
1976
Handstand on North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk from just south of the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and East Ohio Street. A young man performs a handstand on the sidewalk, attracting the attention of passing pedestrians. The Lake Shore National Bank (605 North Michigan Avenue, originally Lake Shore Trust Building) is at the right, across Ohio Street. The windows on the building's upper levels have been removed as part of a renovation project. Part of 625 North Michigan Avenue is just visible on the upper right, rising behind the bank building.
1982
625 North Michigan Avenue
Street-level view looking northeast along the east side of North Michigan Avenue, towards the intersection with East Ontario Street. 625 North Michigan Avenue has its original open footings and recessed facade at street level. The Burberry store (633 North Michigan Avenue) is visible behind it, across East Ontario Street. The center of the broad sidewalk along Michigan Avenue is landscaped with trees and shrubs, and offers bench seating.
1982
Water Tower (Folder 529)
Water Tower Repairs (1962)
1962
Sunken plaza, John Hancock Center
Street-level view of a plaza landscaped with trees on the lower level in front of the John Hancock Center (875 North Michigan Avenue). A large sign with the name "Lake Shore Bank" rises up from the lower level. Part of the facade of the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel, overlooking East Delaware Place, is visible on the left.
1982
North Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Pumping Station
View looking north along the sidewalk on the east side of North Michigan Avenue, from just south of the Water Tower Pumping Station and the intersection with East Pearson Street.
1976
612-620 North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk on the west side of North Michigan Avenue. The five-story Decorative Arts building (612-620 North Michigan Avenue, demolished 1995) is at the upper left. A men's custom shirt shop and a Florsheim shoe shop occupy the street level of the building. A grass parkway planted with trees separates the sidewalk from the street. The intersection with East Ontario Street is near the center of the image.
1982
North Michigan Avenue at Chicago Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk in front of 777 North Michigan Avenue. A Walgreens drug store occupies the street level of this building. Part of the Water Tower Pumping Station and Water Tower Place are visible behind it, across East Chicago Avenue. In the distance on the left, One Mag Mile (940-980 North Michigan Avenue) is under construction.
1982
Pedestrians on sidewalk, North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the west side of North Michigan Avenue between Ontario and Erie Streets, showing trees planted in the grass parkway. The former Woman's Athletic Club building (626 North Michigan Avenue) is visible at the upper left.
1982
North Michigan Avenue sidewalk with pedestrians
View looking north along the east side of the 600 block of North Michigan Avenue between Ontario and Erie Streets. The Blair Building (645 North Michigan Avenue), in the center of the image, houses a restaurant on the ground level, and R. S. Johnson Fine Art on the second floor.
1976
500 block of North Michigan Avenue
View of businesses located at the street level on the east side of the 500 block of North Michigan Avenue. A Citibank bank branch is at the left at 539 North Michigan Avenue. At the right are a Chinese restaurant and a One Hour Photo shop, located at 535 North Michigan Avenue. There is a small planting of flowers along the sidewalk.
1994
Landscaping, North Michigan Avenue
View of pedestrians on the sidewalk in front of 777 North Michigan Avenue, just south of the intersection with East Chicago Avenue. Trees, flowers, and grass have been planted along the sidewalk; the bed in the foreground has a short iron fence around it.
1994
North Michigan Avenue and Terra Museum of American Art
View along the sidewalk on North Michigan Avenue showing streetside plantings in front of the Terra Museum of American Art at 666 North Michigan Avenue.
1994
664 North Michigan Avenue businesses
View along the sidewalk in front of 664 North Michigan Avenue, at the northwest corner of the intersection with East Erie Street. Signs for Hanig's Footwear and Johnston & Murphy are above the street-level awnings.
1993
Pedestrians, North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk on the west side of North Michigan Avenue. Part of the McGraw Hill Building (520 North Michigan Avenue) is visible at the upper left. The Chicago Marriott Downtown hotel (now Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile) at 540 North Michigan Avenue is visible to its right.
1982
North Michigan Avenue from above
View looking north along North Michigan Avenue. Part of the Wrigley Building is in the left foreground, and part of the Tribune Building is visible at the upper right.
1976
Landscaping in front of Saks Fifth Avenue
View northeast along the east side of North Michigan Avenue just north of the intersection with East Erie Street. The grass parkway between the street and the sidewalk has been planted with trees and flowers. The windows and awnings of Saks Fifth Avenue are visible behind the landscaping.
1982
East Chicago Avenue near Rush Street
View looking east along the sidewalk on the north side of East Chicago Avenue towards North Rush Street. Part of the red brick Hotel St. Benedict Flats (42-50 East Chicago Avenue) are on the left, with businesses occupying the lower levels. Beyond it are the Amanda Apartments (56-60 East Chicago Avenue) and the Water Tower Hyatt House hotel.
1976
North Michigan Avenue at Chicago Avenue
View looking north along the east side of North Michigan Avenue at Chicago Avenue, with a Walgreen's drugstore on the street level of 777 North Michigan Avenue in the right foreground. The Water Tower Pumping Station and Water Tower Place are in the distance.
1976
Burberry store, North Michigan Avenue
View of the Burberry Store, located at 633 North Michigan Avenue (on the northeast corner of North Michigan Avenue and East Ontario Streets).
1992
Hammacher Schlemmer store, North Michigan Avenue
View of pedestrians on the sidewalk in front of the Hammacher Schlemmer store. The Worthington Gallery is located above it on the second floor. Both businesses were housed in a building at 618 North Michigan Avenue.
1993
North Michigan Avenue sidewalk at Water Tower Pumping Station
View looking north along the sidewalk on the east side of North Michigan Avenue from the Water Tower Pumping Station, just south of the intersection with East Pearson Street.
1976
Landscaping along North Michigan Avenue, in front of Saks Fifth Avenue store
View northeast along the east side of North Michigan Avenue just north of the intersection with East Erie Street. The grass parkway between the street and the sidewalk has been planted with trees and flowers. Behind the parkway, pedestrians stroll along the sidewalk in front of the Saks Fifth Avenue store.
1982
Landscaping outside Allerton Hotel, North Michigan Avenue
View along the east side of North Michigan Avenue just north of East Huron Street, showing the lower stories of the Allerton Hotel with street-level storefronts. A Gucci store is visible near the center of the image. The grass parkway between the street and the sidewalk has been planted with trees and flowers.
1982
North Michigan Avenue toward Huron Street
View north along the east side of North Michigan Avenue towards the intersection with East Huron Street. Concrete planters with trees and flowers have been installed along the sidewalk. The Cole-Hahn store is located in the retail space marked with the green awnings. Part of the Allerton Hotel is visible in the distance at the left.
1994
Lake Shore Bank, North Michigan Avenue
View of pedestrians on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to the Lake Shore Bank (605 North Michigan Avenue).
1993
Chicago Place, North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk in front of Chicago Place (700 block of North Michigan Avenue). Awnings for several stores overhang the sidewalk, including one in the foreground for a Talbots store.
1993
Chicago Marriott Hotel, North Michigan Avenue
View along the sidewalk in front of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Hotel at 540 North Michigan Avenue, with a large awning displaying its name and address.
1993
Pedestrians on North Michigan Avenue
Pedestrians walking along the east side of North Michigan Avenue at the intersection with East Ontario Street. The blue awnings of the Burberry store (633 North Michigan Avenue) are on the left, and the original open footings of 625 North Michigan Avenue are visible at the right. A streetside parkway landscaped with trees and small shrubs is in the foreground.
1982
North Michigan Avenue at Huron Street
View of pedestrians on the sidewalk on the east side of North Michigan Avenue. The intersection with East Huron Street runs across the middle of the image, and part of the Allerton Hotel is visible in the distance. Concrete planters with trees and flowers have been installed along the sidewalk. A Gap store occupies the street-level retail space at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Huron.
1994
Landscaping, North Michigan Avenue
View along the sidewalk on the east side of North Michigan Avenue between East Chicago Avenue and East Superior Street. A raised concrete planter surrounded by a low iron fence has been installed. Part of the facade of 777 North Michigan is visible at the left, and part of the Neiman Marcus store facade (737 North Michigan Avenue) is visible at the right.
1994
Landscaping, 700 block of North Michigan Avenue
View along the sidewalk on the east side of the 700 block of North Michigan Avenue. Trees, flowers and bushes have been planted in enclosed streetside beds. The lower part of the facade of the Allerton Hotel is visible at the right, along with the Brooks Brothers store occupying a street-level retail space in the hotel.
1994
Walgreens store, North Michigan Avenue
View of pedestrians on the sidewalk outside a Walgreens drugstore at 430 North Michigan Avenue (Realtor Building).
1993
Water Tower Place
View of the pedestrians on the sidewalk outside Water Tower Place (845 Michigan Avenue). A sign on the pier gives the name of the building.
1993
Banana Republic store, North Michigan Avenue
View of the entrance to a Banana Republic store on North Michigan Avenue, with pedestrians on the sidewalk.
1993
Nike store, North Michigan Avenue
View of the Nike store at 669 North Michigan Avenue, with pedestrians and stressed plantings in front of the store.
1993
Pedestrians on North Michigan Avenue
Pedestrians walking past the shops along the east side of North Michigan Avenue between Erie and Ontario Streets. At the left, Morry's Men's Wear occupies the street level of the John Blair Building (645 North Michigan Avenue). The Burberry store (633 North Michigan Avenue) is on the right. In the foreground, a low fence separates the grassy parkway from the sidewalk.
1982
Pedestrians in front of Chicago Water Tower
Pedestrians crossing North Michigan Avenue at the intersection with East Chicago Avenue, in front of the Chicago Water Tower. The I. Magnin store is behind the Water Tower, and part of the Elysees Condominium building is visible on the upper left of the photo. 1000 Lake Shore Plaza rises on the right.
1976
Park Hyatt hotel
View looking north along the sidewalk on E. Tower Court. The parkway has been planted with flowers and bushes. The lower part of the Park Hyatt hotel (originally Water Tower Inn, now demolished) is visible on the upper part of the image. A red entrance canopy for La Tour restaurant, located inside the hotel, extends across the sidewalk.
1982
Restaurants on Rush Street
View of restaurants located in nineteenth-century residential buildings along the east side of North Rush Street. At the far right of the image is Armando's Restaurant, at Rush and East Superior Streets. A large sign for Club Alabam (747 North Rush Street), a dining and dance establishment, stands on the rooftops near the center of the image. On the left is the south facade - facing Chicago Avenue - of Water Tower Hyatt House hotel (originally Water Tower Inn). Part of the John Hancock Center is visible at the upper right.
1976
North Michigan Avenue toward Ohio Street
View looking north along the sidewalk on the east side of North Michigan Avenue towards the intersection with East Ontario Street. Metal gratings for tree plantings have been installed in the sidewalk but the two in the foreground are without trees. Part of 535 North Michigan Avenue is visible at the far right, and in the distance across Ontario Street is a First Chicago bank branch in the Lake Shore Trust Building (605 North Michigan Avenue), and behind that, the high-rise at 625 North Michigan Avenue.
1994
Crate and Barrel store, North Michigan Avenue
View along the sidewalk in front of the Crate and Barrel store (646 North Michigan Avenue) showing streetside plantings.
1994
Terra Museum of American Art, North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk on the west side of North Michigan Avenue at the Terra Museum of American Art. Large vertical banners attached to the facades of adjacent buildings announce the museum's location.
1993
Pedestrians, North Michigan Avenue
View of pedestrians on the sidewalk outside 717 North Michigan Avenue. A freestanding sign for the Water Tower Bank (now defunct) is in the center of the image. The lower part of 737 North Michigan Avenue is visible in the background.
1993
FAO Schwarz store, North Michigan Avenue
View of shoppers entering the FAO Schwarz toy store at 840 North Michigan Avenue.
1993
Navy Pier entrance
View of the entry arch at Navy Pie, located on the south side of the pier. A wide pedestrian walkway runs along the length of the pier.
1995
840 North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk on the west side of North Michigan Avenue, south of East Chestnut Street. In the foreground, a tree is planted, and banners mounted on a light post advertise Chicago's City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, with the phrase "Our Lively and Livable City!" The 840 North Michigan Avenue building is on the left. The building housed Colby's Home Furnishings, a Crate and Barrel store, and office space. The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel is partially visible in the distance on the right.
1982
Outdoor artist, North Michigan Avenue
Artist painting on an easel set up on the sidewalk outside the Uptown Federal Savings and Loan Building (now Realtor Building) at 430 North Michigan Avenue. A few pedestrians glance at his work as they pass by. Completed paintings for sale are on display behind them.
1982
Michigan-Ohio Building, North Michigan Avenue
View looking north along the sidewalk on the west side of North Michigan Avenue, showing the Michigan-Ohio Building, an eight-story office building formerly located at the northwest corner of North Michigan Avenue and East Ohio Street (now demolished). At the time of the photograph, the building housed a number of businesses, including the Szechwan House Chinese restaurant and Shutterbug camera shop (608 N. Michigan) on the street level, and H. Berman furs and Galleries Sternberg on the second floor.
1982
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