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Bridges and viaducts: Indiana Ave. Bridge through Lake Shore Drive (Folder 107)
Bridges and viaducts: Indiana Ave. Bridge through Lake Shore Drive. 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. Bridges and viaducts include: Indiana Ave. Bridge; Irving Park Rd. Bridge (including 1 print); Kinzie St. Ramp; W. Lake St. Bridge; Lake Shore Dr. (Irving Park Rd. Belmont); Lake Shore Dr. (Foster, Lawrence, Montrose Viaducts); Lake Shore Drive (Outer Drive Bridge. Ogden Slip; Lake Shore Drive (Wilson Ave. Viaduct).
1972
North Lake Shore Drive at North Avenue
View looking southwest from the southern terminus of Lincoln Park, just north of East North Boulevard, toward apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive. 1550 North Lake Shore Drive is visible in the right foreground. Next to it on the left is 1540 North Lake Shore Drive, designed in the style of a French chateau, with a slate roof and projecting turrets on the front facade.
1985
Newberry Library
View of the entryway to the Newberry Library from Washington Square Park, across the street to the south.
1976
North State Parkway from Goethe Street
View looking north on North State Parkway from Goethe Street. The entranceway to the 1320 N. State Parkway apartment/ condominium building is in the foreground.
1976
1300 block of N. Astor Street
View of nineteenth century houses across the street from Astor House apartment building, with Lake Shore Drive high-rises behind. The brownstone with the large arched doorway is the Edwin J. Gardiner House, located at 1345 N. Astor Street. At the far left (obscured by the Astor House canopy and trees) is Astor Court (1355 N. Astor Street). A high-rise apartment building, Astor House (1340 N. Astor Street), stands on the southeast corner of N. Astor Street and E. Banks Street.
1976
E. Bellevue Place row houses
View of residences along East Bellevue Place (52 E., 56 E., and 58 E. Bellevue Place) with high rise buildings visible behind them.
1976
Fortnightly Club of Chicago
View of the Fortnightly Club of Chicago, located at 120 E. Bellevue Place.
1976
Rush Street from Walton Street
View looking north along Rush Street from Walton Street, showing a mixture of residential structures and businesses. The sign for Faces disco (940 N. Rush Street) is prominently visible. The concrete skyscraper is the Oak Bank, located at 1020 N. Rush Street. The Carnegie Theatre (1026 N. Rush Street) stands next to the bank tower.
1976
Water Tower (Folder 529)
Water Tower Repairs (1962)
1962
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
High-rise apartment buildings, North State Parkway
View of high-rise apartment buildings, looking south along the west side of North State Parkway from just south of Burton Place. 1410 North State Parkway is under construction in the center of the photograph. On its right, part of The Brownstone (1440 North State Parkway) is visible. 1400 North State Parkway is in the distance on the left.
1980
Rush Street at Oak Street
View looking north along Rush Street at Oak Street. The concrete skyscraper is the Oak Bank, located at 1020 N. Rush Street. A bakery and a grocery store are located in the low-rise buildings on the left.
1976
East Oak Street at North Michigan Avenue
View looking northwest along East Oak Street from the intersection with North Michigan Avenue. Three high-rise residential buildings are silhouetted against the sky: 2 East Oak, 40 East Oak, and Newberry Plaza (1030 North State Street). The Esquire Theater is visible in the lower center of the photograph. A political advertisement painted on the side of the building at the lower left reads "For Integrity, Proven Capability and Compassion - Vote Democratic".
1976
High-rise development along North Lake Shore Drive
View of high-rise apartment buildings (now condominiums) along North Lake Shore Drive. 1212 North Lake Shore Drive is under construction on the left of the image. The skyscrapers to the right of that are 1242 North Lake Shore Drive and 1300 North Lake Shore Drive. 1550 North Lake Shore Drive, at the northern end of the Gold Coast where Lake Shore Drive meets Lincoln Park, is in the distance at the right.
1969
High-rise apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive
View of high-rise apartment buildings (now condominiums) along North Lake Shore Drive. The white exterior of 1212 North Lake Shore Drive is visible between the trees on the left.
1976
East Oak Street from North Michigan Avenue
View looking west along East Oak Street from North Michigan Avenue. A parking lot occupies the southwest corner of the intersection of Oak Street and North Michigan Avenue. An advertisement for the Oak Trust and Savings Bank is painted on the side of the building adjacent to that lot. A number of shops, and the Esquire Theater are at the right across Oak Street. Beyond these at the upper right are three high-rise residential buildings: 2 East Oak, 40 East Oak, and Newberry Plaza (1030 North State Street).
1976
East Illinois Street at North Lake Shore Drive
View to east along East Illinois Street, where it passes underneath North Lake Shore Drive. Part of the front facade of the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation building (510 Peshtigo Court) is visible on the right, beyond North Lake Shore Drive. A lower wall of Lake Point Tower is in the foreground at the far right.
1986
High-rise development along North Lake Shore Drive
View of high-rise apartment buildings (later became condominiums) along North Lake Shore Drive, with 1212 North Lake Shore Drive under construction on the left of the image. The skyscrapers next to it to the right are 1242 North Lake Shore Drive and 1300 North Lake Shore Drive.
1969
Sutton Place Townhomes
View of the Sutton Place Townhomes, at North Clark and Goethe Streets.
1980
Strip club "Candy Store", Wabash Street
View of the "Candy Store" strip club, located on Wabash Street near Delaware Place.
1976
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
Water Tower (Folder 531)
Water Tower Repairs (1962) and completion of Water tower. Also visible are the John Hancock Center, Bonwit Teller Department Store and Water Place Tower.
1960
North Lake Shore Drive skyline from Oak Street beach
High-rise apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive seen from Oak Street Beach. The two white-facaded modernist high-rises are 1212 North Lake Shore Drive and 1300 North Lake Shore Drive. 1550 North Lake Shore Drive is on the right of the image.
1976
High-rise apartment buildings, North Lake Shore Drive
View looking south along North Lake Shore Drive from the intersection with East Burton Place. The side facade of 1300 North Lake Shore Drive is visible in the middle of the photograph.
1985
Fewkes Tower
Detail of the facade of the Fewkes Tower, located at 55 W. Chestnut Street (Dearborn and Chestnut Streets).
1976
Newberry Plaza condominium tower
View of the Newberry Plaza condominium tower during construction, looking west along Bellevue Place. The Newberry Plaza tower is located at 1030 N. State Street.
1972
Newberry Plaza condominium tower
View of the Newberry Plaza condominium tower, looking west along Bellevue Place. The Newberry Plaza tower is located at 1030 N. State Street.
1980
Townhomes and high-rise apartment building on North State Parkway
View of the 1400 block of North State Parkway. The facades of 1421-1427 N. State Parkway row houses are visible at the center of the photo.
1976
Bridges, viaducts, and underpasses: Michigan Ave. Viaduct 5 (Folder 21)
Bridges, viaducts and underpasses included: Michigan Ave. Viaduct 5 (1997)
1997
High-rise development along North Lake Shore Drive
View of high-rise apartment buildings (now condominiums) along North Lake Shore Drive, looking northwest from Oak Street Beach. 1212 North Lake Shore Drive is under construction on the left of the image. The skyscrapers to the right of that are 1242 North Lake Shore Drive and 1300 North Lake Shore Drive. 1550 North Lake Shore Drive, at the northern end of the Gold Coast where Lake Shore Drive meets Lincoln Park, is in the distance at the right.
1969
Fortnightly Club of Chicago
View looking northeast across East Bellevue Place towards the Fortnightly Club, located at 120 East Bellevue Place. Part of The Carlyle (1040 North Lake Shore Drive) is visible at the extreme right.
1990
North Lake Shore Drive skyline from Oak Street beach
View of high-rise apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive, seen from Oak Street Beach. The two white-facaded modernist high-rises are 1212 North Lake Shore Drive and 1300 North Lake Shore Drive.
1976
Sutton Place Townhomes
View of the rear facade of the Sutton Place Townhomes, along Clark Street north of Goethe Street.
1980
1550 North State Parkway
View of the facade of the 1550 N. State Parkway apartment building, located at the southwest corner of N. State Parkway and North Avenue.
1985
Newberry Plaza Town homes
View of the end units of the Newberry Plaza town homes, a group of fifteen town homes located at the northwest corner of Oak Street and State Street (1000 North State Street). The town homes are located on top of the three story garage structure at Newberry Plaza.
1980
Newberry Plaza Town homes and Newberry Plaza condominium tower
View of Newberry Plaza. The Newberry Plaza Town homes (1000 N. State St.), built on top of the complex's three-story garage structure, are visible in the foreground. Part of the Newberry Plaza condominium tower (1030 N. State St.) is visible behind them.
1976
High-rise development along North Lake Shore Drive
View across part of Lake Michigan towards high-rise apartment buildings (now condominiums) along North Lake Shore Drive. 1212 North Lake Shore Drive is on the left of the image, under construction. The skyscrapers to the right of that are 1242 North Lake Shore Drive and 1300 North Lake Shore Drive.
1969
Apartment buildings, North Avenue at Astor Street
View of apartment/ condominium towers on North Avenue at Astor Street, across from Lincoln Park. 1555 North Astor is on the right.
1985
Newberry Plaza Town homes and Newberry Plaza condominium tower
View of Newberry Plaza. The Newberry Plaza Town homes (1000 N. State St.), built on top of the complex's three-story garage structure, are visible in the foreground. Part of the Newberry Plaza condominium tower (1030 N. State St.) is visible behind them.
1976
North State Parkway row houses
View of row houses in the 1400 block of North State Parkway. 1425 N. State Parkway is the brown brick residence at the center. It is flanked by 1427 N. on the left, and 1421 N. on the right.
1976
Newberry Plaza Town homes and Newberry Plaza condominium tower
View of Newberry Plaza. The Newberry Plaza Town homes (1000 N. State St.), built on top of the complex's three-story garage structure, are visible in the foreground. The Newberry Plaza condominium tower (1030 N. State St.) stands behind them.
1980
Bridges and viaducts (Folder 97)
Bridges and viaducts: S. Kedzie Ave. Bridge; Kennedy Feeder ramp; W. Kinzie St. Bridge; Kilpatrick-Kinzie Viaduct; E. Lake St. Viaduct; W. Lake St. Bridge; Lake Shore Drive (Outer drive. Ogden Slip); Lake Shore Drive at Wilson; La Salle St. 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.
1971
Clark Street (Folder 536)
Streetscapes (Urban design)
1955
Bridges and viaducts: Kinzie St. Bridge; Lake Shore Drive/Outer Drive Overpass; Lake Shore Drive Underpasses; S. Laramee Viaduct (Folder 90)
Bridges and viaducts: Kinzie St. Bridge; Lake Shore Drive/Outer Drive Overpass; Lake Shore Drive Underpasses; S. Laramee 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.
1970
North State Parkway
View looking north along the sidewalk on the west side of North State Parkway from the intersection with East Banks Street. 1340 North State Parkway is near the center of the photograph. Part of the high-rise apartment building at 1400 North State Parkway is visible at the top right.
1978
Fewkes Tower
View of the upper part of the facade of the Fewkes Tower at 55 West Chestnut Street (Dearborn and Chestnut Streets).
1976
Fortnightly Club of Chicago
View looking northeast across East Bellevue Place towards the Fortnightly Club, located at 120 East Bellevue Place. The Carlyle (1040 North Lake Shore Drive) rises behind the Fortnightly Club.
1990
Apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive
Street-level view looking north along North Lake Shore Drive from north of East Bellevue Place. The exterior landscaping and sidewalk approach to The Carlyle (1040 North Lake Shore Drive) is in the foreground. The lower part of that apartment building (now condominiums) is visible at the upper left. To its right, 1100 North Lake Shore Drive, 1110 North Lake Shore Drive, and 1212 North Lake Shore Drive are all partially visible.
1982
High-rise apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive
View of high-rise apartment buildings along North Lake Shore Drive, seen from Lake Shore Drive. 1212 North Lake Shore Drive is at the center of the image. The other white modernist high-rise to the right of it is 1300 North Lake Shore Drive. North Lake Shore Drive is visible in the foreground.
1978
Access to North Lake Shore Drive at East Grand Avenue
View to west along East Grand Avenue where it crosses underneath North Lake Shore Drive. A large sign marks the access ramp for North Lake Shore Drive. The front facade of the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation building (510 Peshtigo Court) is visible behind North Lake Shore Drive. The Time-Life Building (541 North Fairbanks Court) is visible on the right. Part of a ground-level wall of Lake Point Tower is in the foreground on the left.
1986

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