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Ravenswood Avenue (Folder 261)
4 Images
Collection:
Chicago Photographic Collection
Access:
Public access


Western Avenue at Lawrence
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View looking northwest from the intersection of North Western Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue. The Californian Restaurant and Local Loan Company occupy the building on the northwest corner of this intersection.
Date:
1967
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Western Avenue at Lawrence
Image Image
View looking northwest from the intersection of North Western Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue. The Californian Restaurant and Local Loan Company occupy the building on the northwest corner of this intersection.
Date:
1967
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


North Lincoln Avenue businesses
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View looking north along the sidewalk on North Lincoln Avenue, north of the intersection with West Leland Avenue. Diagonal on-street parking is provided in front of the large mixed-use building at 4717-4729 North Lincoln Avenue, which includes street-level retail businesses and apartments on the upper floors. A neon sign reading "Photography by Furla" is suspended over the sidewalk in front of this building. Delicatessen Meyer (closed, formerly 4750 North Lincoln Avenue) is in the distance on the left.
Date:
1980; 1916 (4717-4729 North Lincoln)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley speaking at the dedication of the Welles Park field house and pool
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at the dedication of the Welles Park field house and pool (47th Ward).
Date:
circa 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Foster Avenue: Anderson Medical Building (Folder 51)
8 Images
Exteior view of Anderson Medical Building, 2760 West Foster Avenue
Collection:
Chicago Photographic Collection
Access:
Public access


Abraham Lincoln monument, North Western Avenue
Image Image
View of an Abraham Lincoln monument installed on a traffic island on North Western Avenue just north of West Lawrence Avenue.
Date:
1967
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Christmas greeting billboard from 47th Ward Democratic Committeeman Ed Kelly
Image Image
Billboard with a Christmas greeting sponsored by 47th Ward Democratic Committeeman Ed Kelly installed on the rooftop of Mike O'Brien's Lounge at the intersection of N. Western Avenue and W. Sunnyside Avenue.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Plaza, Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View of a small landscaped plaza with benches located on the southwest corner of the intersection of North Western Avenue and West Gunnison Street. Large signs for the Commercial National Bank and a McDonald's restaurant are visible.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Outdoor seating area, Lincoln Square
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View of a landscaped outdoor seating area in Lincoln Square, adjacent to North Lincoln Avenue. The brick-paved plaza has trees, benches, and an ornate lamppost.
Date:
1980
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Krause Music Store and Lincoln Avenue
Image Image
View looking south along the west side of North Lincoln Avenue, showing buildings and storefronts including the William P. Krause music store. The music store building, Sullivan's last commissioned design, is located at 4611 N. Lincoln Avenue, just north of the intersection with West Wilson Ave.
Date:
1962; 1922 (Krause Music Store)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Alley, Ravenswood
Image Image
View of an alley with garages and metal garbage cans.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View north on North Lincoln Avenue towards Lawrence Avenue. The outer part of Kempf Plaza/ Giddings Plaza is in the foreground. Diagonal on-street parking is available in front of some of the shops. Banners for the Meyer Delicatessen (formerly at 4750 North Lincoln Avenue) are on the left.
Date:
1980
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Krause Music Store
Image Image
Detail of the terra-cotta ornament over the entranceway of the Krause music store. The building, Louis Sullivan's last commissioned design, is located at 4611 N. Lincoln Avenue.
Date:
1962; 1922 (Krause Music Store)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


40th Ward Democratic Organization headquarters
Image Image
The exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization headquarters with "L.B.J. and O.K." campaign signage displayed. Posters with pictures of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Governor Otto Kerner, and an unidentified politician are prominently displayed on the storefront office.
Date:
1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley speaking at the Welles Park field house and pool dedication
Image Image
Mayor Richard J. Daley at a microphone speaking during the Welles Park field house and pool dedication (47th Ward).
Date:
1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View north along North Lincoln Avenue, just south of Lawrence Avenue. Signs for the Meyer Delicatessen, Hopfner's Bakery, and Del Johnson's Restaurant are visible on the west side of the street. Banners hung across the street read "Welcome..Lincoln Square Mall" and "Meyer's Classic Old World Store".
Date:
1978
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bryn Mawr Avenue (Folder 209)
38 Images
Collection:
Chicago Photographic Collection
Access:
Public access


Children at the dedication of the Welles Park field house and pool
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Children with "Thank-you Mayor Daley" signs at a dedication of the Welles Park field house and pool (47th Ward).
Date:
circa 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Apartment building and house, West Giddings Street
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Streetscape with an apartment building on the north side of West Giddings Street at the intersection with North Hamilton Avenue. 2148 West Giddings Street, the large single-family house with the flower boxes, is to the left of it.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View northwest along North Lincoln Avenue from a landscaped outdoor seating area (Kempf Plaza/ Giddings Plaza). Diagonal parking is available on-street near the plaza.
Date:
circa 1979
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View north along North Lincoln Avenue, from just northwest of the intersection with Western Avenue and West Ainslie Street. A McDonald's Restaurant is on the left, and signs for Lincoln Square Bowling and an Ace Hardware store are visible beyond that.
Date:
1978
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Western Avenue commercial area near Lawrence
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View looking north along North Western Avenue, from south of West Lawrence Avenue. The 3 Links Hotel is on the left (4740 North Western Avenue). Other businesses line both sides of the street. The lower part of the Lincoln Square Savings & Loan Association sign is visible at the far right.
Date:
1967
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bungalows, North Virginia Avenue
Image Image
Bungalows along the west side of North Virginia Avenue between West Sunnyside and West Wilson Avenues. 4538 North Virginia Avenue is at the left.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Chicago River, North Branch
Image Image
North Branch of the Chicago River, looking northwest from the West Wilson Avenue bridge. A railroad bridge crosses the river in the middle distance.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


40th Ward Democratic Organization headquarters
Image Image
The exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization headquarters with "L.B.J. and O.K." campaign signage displayed. Posters with pictures of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Governor Otto Kerner, and an unidentified politician are prominently displayed on the storefront office.
Date:
1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Children at the dedication of the Welles Park field house and pool
Image Image
Children with thank-you signs at the dedication of the Welles Park field house and pool (47th Ward).
Date:
circa 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View of a shopping area along North Lincoln Avenue, looking northwest from Kempf Plaza/ Giddings Plaza, a landscaped outdoor plaza with seating. On-street diagonal parking is available just north of the plaza.
Date:
circa 1979
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Outdoor seating area, Lincoln Square
Image Image
View of a landscaped outdoor seating area in Lincoln Square, adjacent to North Lincoln Avenue. A tall free-standing marker identifies the area as Lincoln Square.
Date:
1980
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Krause Music Store, North Lincoln Avenue
Image Image
View of the William P. Krause music store with a station wagon ambulance parked in front of it. The building, Sullivan's last commissioned design, is located at 4611 N. Lincoln Avenue.
Date:
1962; 1922 (Krause Music Store)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Krause Music Store, North Lincoln Avenue
Image Image
View looking across North Lincoln Avenue at the William P. Krause music store. The building, Sullivan's last commissioned design, is located at 4611 N. Lincoln Avenue. A station wagon ambulance is parked in front of it.
Date:
1962; 1922 (Krause Music Store)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access