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Tag Archives: Chicago

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 29, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

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 →

Posted in Photos | Tagged aquariums, Chicago

Chicago’s Soldier Field – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 25, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

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 →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago, stadiums

Chicago Natural History Museum – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 22, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

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 →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago, museums

Elevated Railway, Chicago – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 18, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

A Chicago street scene featuring the elevated railway. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago, electric railway

Chicago Downtown – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 15, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

A street level view of Chicago’s business thoroughfare. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago

Chicago Post Office – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 11, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

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 →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago, post office

Chicago Skyline 1950 – East Coast Journey

Posted on December 9, 2017 by adminDecember 9, 2017

1950 Photo by Irving Cornell   … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago, Illinois

LaSalle Street, Chicago From Board of Trade Building – East Coast Journey

Posted on November 27, 2017 by adminOctober 21, 2017

From the observation deck at the Board of Trade Building. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago

Chicago Sky View, 1950 – East Coast Journey

Posted on November 24, 2017 by adminOctober 21, 2017

View from Chicago Board of Trade Building. 1950 Photo by Irving Cornell … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chicago

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