Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium – East Coast Journey
One of the leading aquariums in the US, the Shedd Aquarium shares part of the Lake Michigan waterfront with the Field Museum of Natural History. The aquarium opened in 1930. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
Chicago’s Soldier Field – East Coast Journey
Site of many sports contests, Soldier Field was named to honor those who had died in combat in the US armed services. Built in the 1920s, Soldier Field was remodeled recently and is home to the Chicago Bears football team. … Continue reading →
Chicago Natural History Museum – East Coast Journey
Funded by department store magnate Marshall Field, the work of this museum began in 1893 when specimens from a display at the Columbian Exposition were given a permanent home in Chicago. The present building dates to 1921. The Field Museum … Continue reading →
Elevated Railway, Chicago – East Coast Journey
A Chicago street scene featuring the elevated railway. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
Chicago Downtown – East Coast Journey
A street level view of Chicago’s business thoroughfare. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
Chicago Post Office – East Coast Journey
My uncle Irving was intrigued by the helicopter (yellow object) on the roof of the Chicago post office. Big city post offices used helicopters to move urgent mail to the airport; this in a time when the only rapid means … Continue reading →
Chicago Skyline 1950 – East Coast Journey
1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
LaSalle Street, Chicago From Board of Trade Building – East Coast Journey
From the observation deck at the Board of Trade Building. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
Chicago Sky View, 1950 – East Coast Journey
View from Chicago Board of Trade Building. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
Planting Time at South Holland, Ill. – East Coast Journey
A farm crew busy planting a crop, potatoes, perhaps? 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →