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 →
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 →
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 →
A Chicago street scene featuring the elevated railway. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
A street level view of Chicago’s business thoroughfare. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
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 →
1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
From the observation deck at the Board of Trade Building. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →
View from Chicago Board of Trade Building. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →