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Bridges and viaducts: 40th St. Bridge; C & Wis RR Viaduct over 70th-71st St.; 92nd St. Bridge; 95th St. Bridge (Folder 102)
115 Images
Bridges and viaducts: 40th St. Bridge; C & Wis RR Viaduct over 70th-71st St.; 92nd St. Bridge; 95th 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.
Date:
1971
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: 100th St. Bridge; 106th St. Bridge (Folder 103)
137 Images
Bridges and viaducts: 100th St. Bridge; 106th 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.
Date:
1971
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 87th Street, Image 07
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 87th Street. Looking south.
Date:
1937-03-29
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Junior Citizen's Committee: Manley School through Mount Vernon School (Folder 583)
29 Images
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago. 8 x 10 group portraits of students, teachers and administrators feature prominently in Series VI. Schools covered: Manley School (2/7/63) Manley Upper Grace Center School (5/5/65); Marsh School (1/26/66); John Marsh School (2/18/64); McDowell School (3/12/64,1/22/65, 2/11/66); Michelson School (4/18/62); Morse School (4/6/66); Mount Greenwood School (4/21/64); Mount Vernon School (1/16/64)
Date:
1962-1966
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: various bridges and viaducts (Folder 113)
232 Images
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).
Date:
1972
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Trumbull Park Homes, South Deering
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View of apartment buildings along an open grassy area with benches and playground equipment at Trumbull Park Homes, a Chicago Housing Authority property located at East 106th Street and South Yates Avenue.
Date:
1974
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 100th Street, Image 01
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 100th Street. Looking east.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: N. State St. Bridge; Torrence Ave. Bridge; W. Wacker Dr. Viaduct; N. Wells St. Bridge; N. Western Ave. Bridge (Folder 100)
104 Images
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.
Date:
1971
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: Torrence Ave (Folder 101)
31 Images
Bridges and viaducts: Torrence Ave. 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.
Date:
1971
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: various bridges and viaducts (Folder 121)
187 Images
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 W. Chicago Ave., W. Division St., W. North Ave.,N. Lake Shore Drive (Outer Drive), N. Michigan Ave., N. Wabash Ave., N. State St., N. Dearborn St., N. Clark St., N. La Salle St., N. Halsted St., W. Division St., N. Milwaukee Ave., N. Des Plaines St., W. Erie St., W. Division St., N. Milwaukee Ave., W. Chicago Ave., S. Canal St., S. Ashland Ave., N. Ashland Ave., W. Wacker Dr., E. Wacker Dr., W. Adams St., E. 92 St., E. 95 St., E. 100 St., E. 106 St., S. Torrence Ave., E. 130 St., W. Kinzie St., plaques.
Date:
1973
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Industrial complex, South Torrence Avenue
Image Image
View of industrial plant along South Torrence Avenue.
Date:
1974
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 101st Street, Image 01
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 101st Street. Looking west.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Junior Citizen's Committee: Our Lady Gate of Heaven School through Our Lady of Vilna School (Folder 585)
27 Images
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago. 8 x 10 group portraits of students, teachers and administrators feature prominently in Series VI. Schools covered: Our Lady Gate of Heaven School (12/20/65); Our Lady of the Gardens School (5/5/64); Our Lady of Guadalupe School (12/10/63, 5/12/64, 11/17/64, 10/21/65); Our Lady of Peace School (3/11/64, 12/10/64, 3/25/66); Our Lady of Vilna School (4/12/62)
Date:
1962-1965
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Lake Calumet and Calumet River area
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Map of the Lake Calumet and Calumet River area, showing expressways and major streets, parks and forest preserves, and railway lines serving the area.
Date:
circa 1969
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Cargill Inc. grain elevator complex
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View of Cargill's grain elevator and wharf complex, located at 12201 South Torrence Avenue on the west bank of the Calumet River.
Date:
1972
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Railway lines serving Chicago's far south side
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Map of Chicago's far south side, showing freight railway lines serving the area.
Date:
circa 1969
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 101st Street, Image 02
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 101st Street. Looking north.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Junior Citizen's Committee: King School through Luella School (Folder 582)
32 Images
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago. 8 x 10 group portraits of students, teachers and administrators feature prominently in Series VI. Schools covered: King School (4/18/62); William King School (12/3/63); Kinzie School (2/7/62); Alfred Kohn School (4/9/64, 11/24/64, 2/25/66); Komensky School (2/15/65); Lathrop School (2/7/64); Lawson School (2/28/62); John F. LeMoyne School (n.d.); Lincoln School (10/27/61); Little Flower School (1/16/64); Luella School (12/20/65)
Date:
1962-1966
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Junior Citizen's Committee: Barton School through Burnside School (Folder 575)
39 Images
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago. 8 x 10 group portraits of students, teachers and administrators feature prominently in Series VI. Schools covered: Barton School (12/13/63); Bennett School (12/13/63); Blessed Agnes School (3/15/63); Daniel Boone School (4/2/64); Bradwell School (4/10/64, 5/20/65, 2/18/66); Bright School (5/7/64); Bryn Mawr School (3/11/64, 12/10/64, 3/25/66); Burnham School (2/4/66); Burnside School (3/18/65)
Date:
1963-1966
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Ships and barges, Port of Chicago
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View of barges, ships, loading docks, and cargo handling facilities at the Port of Chicago.
Date:
1969
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Lake Calumet Harbor, shipping and industrial facilities
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Bird's-eye view sketch by C. William Brubaker of the industrial, storage, and shipping facilities adjacent to Lake Calumet harbor, in the area north of East 130th Street, east of the Calumet Expressway (now Bishop Ford Freeway), and west of South Torrence Avenue.
Date:
circa 1969
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 102nd Street, Image 01
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 102nd Street. Looking north.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 103rd Street, Image 01
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 103rd Street. Looking south.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 99th Street, Image 01
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 99th Street. Looking east.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Bridges, viaducts, and underpasses: 95th St. Bridge through 134th St. Bridge (Folder 58)
17 Images
Bridges, viaducts and underpasses included: 95th St. Bridge (undated, 1942, 1958); 103rd St. Viaduct (1940); 106th St. Bridge (1942); 130th St. Bridge (1957); 134th St. Bridge (1936); City Council Citation to Thomas G. Pihledt (undated)
Date:
1936-1958
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: S. Throop St.; Torrence; W. Webster; N. Wells St.; N. Western Ave. (Folder 83)
93 Images
Bridges and viaducts: S. Throop St.; Torrence; W. Webster; N. Wells St.; N. Western Ave. 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.
Date:
1969
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Acme Coke Plant
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View of the Acme Coke Plant, located west of South Torrence Avenue and north of 116th Street. A quenching tower, used for cooling high temperature exhaust gases with water vapor, is on the left of the photograph next to the smokestacks.
Date:
1974; 1905-1929 (Acme Coke Plant)
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 100th Street, Image 02
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 100th Street. Looking north.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts: various bridges and viaducts (Folder 112)
18 Images
These prints 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. 92 St. Bridge, E. 95th St. Bridge, E. 100 St. Bridge, E. 103 St. Bridge, E. 106 St. Bridge, S. Torrence Ave. Bridge.
Date:
1972
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Two women at the South Deering senior center holding crafting flowers
Image nop
Two women at the South Deering senior center sitting at a table holding crafting flowers
Date:
circa 1960s-1970s
Collection:
Hull-House Photograph Collection
Access:
Public access


Railroad yards, South Deering
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View looking southwest from East 103rd Street overpass at a large rail yard. Boxcars in the foreground include one from the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway (C&EI) and another from Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad (DT&I).
Date:
1974
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 102nd Street, Image 02
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 102nd Street. Looking west.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 103rd Street, Image 02
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 103rd Street. Looking west.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access


Community activities, 1972 (Folder 603)
206 Images
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago. 1972 community activities at: John Addams, Annunciata, Bethlehem Lutheran, Orville T. Bright; Grissom; St. Francis de Paula; St. Francis de Sales, and George Washington schools; Armour, Hurley, Nativity of Our Lord, Queen of the Universe schools; Bradwell, Faulkner, Horace Mann, Our Lady of Peace, and St. Bride schools; Joseph Brennemann, Andrew Carnegie, William C. Goudy, Isabelle O'Keefe, St. Cyril, and George B. Swift schools; Bryn Mawr School; Kate S. Buckingham; Charles P. Caldwell, Amelia Earhart, Thomas Hoyne, Mary E. McDowell, St. Aible, St. Bronislava, Thomas Warren schools; Andrew Carnegie School; Henry Clay and St. Columba schools; John N. Eberhart and St. Nicholas of Tolentine schools; Emmanuel Lutheran, Immaculate Conception, Luella, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Mary Magdalene, Sts. Peter and Paul, Philip H. Sheridan, and William K. Sullivan schools; Matthew S. Gallistel; John L. Marsh; Sacred Heart; St. George, St. Joseph and St. Kevin schools; John Hancock, Francis McKay and St. Adrian schools; Edward N. Hurley and Queen of the Universe schools; Richard Lee, Louis Pasteur, St. Mary Star of the Sea, and St. Turibus schools; Parkside, St. Thomas Apostle and Walter Scott schools; Nativity BVM, Ferdinand W. Peck and Tonti schools; St. Barnabas School and S. California and 74th St.; St. Barnabas; John D. Schoop and Sutherland schools; St. Tarsusis School
Date:
1972
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Bridges and viaducts (Folder 119)
98 Images
Bridges and viaducts: North Ave. at Lake Shore Drive; Pulaski Rd. Viaduct; Randolph St. Bridge; Roosevelt Rd. Bridge; Roosevelt Rd. Viaduct; Rush St. Bridge; Torrance Ave. Bridge; Van Buren 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.
Date:
1973
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
Access:
Public access


Calumet River and Chicago Skyway
Image Image
View looking north along the Calumet River from the East 100th Street bridge. The Chicago Skyway runs across the image. Behind it are cargo handling facilities, including an overhead crane and concrete storage silos. Two barges are at the right.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Houses, South Escanaba Avenue
Image Image
Bungalows along the west side of South Escanaba Avenue between East 98th and East 99th Streets. The house on the left of the image is 9830 South Escanaba Avenue.
Date:
1981
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access


Traffic Intersection at Yates Ave and 99th Street, Image 02
Image Image
Yates Avenue; 99th Street. Looking north.
Date:
1938-02-08
Collection:
Illinois Department of Transportation Chicago Traffic photographs
Access:
Public access