Illinois Collection (#5)

General view of the moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850
3359177 General view of the moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850; (add.info.: General view of the moving pavement)

The moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850
3331083 The moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850; (add.info.: General view of the moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago)

Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893
3478799 Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893; (add.info.: Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph)

Map of northern Illinois, c.1900 (engraving)
533173 Map of northern Illinois, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the northern part of Illinois, United States, circa 1902)

Map of Chicago, c.1900 (engraving)
532740 Map of Chicago, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Statue of The Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631595 Statue of The Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for M J F Periolat & Co, furriers, Chicago (chromolitho)
8677736 Advertising card for M J F Periolat & Co, furriers, Chicago (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Riot (engraving)
8655505 Chicago Riot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Riots during the Pullman Strike, 1894)

Chicago (engraving)
8637434 Chicago (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited)

Water Works in Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo)
8658288 Water Works in Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Works in Chicago, Illinois)

Houses on the Fox River, Illinois, 1881-90 (oil on panel)
5861478 Houses on the Fox River, Illinois, 1881-90 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Artist unknown)

1926 - Chicago's new white way Night photograph of State Street, between Van Buren and Lake streets, Chicago
7133856 1926 - Chicago's new white way Night photograph of State Street, between Van Buren and Lake streets, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo); (add.info)

USA History: Abram Lincoln (of Illinois). candidate of the republican party
5313504 USA History: Abram Lincoln (of Illinois). candidate of the republican party.; SeM Studio/UIG

John J. Hardin, publ. 1887 (print)
2603569 John J. Hardin, publ. 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois. From The Century Magazine, published 1887)

Stephen Douglas, full-length portrait
NWI4950895 Stephen Douglas, full-length portrait.; (add.info.: Stephen Douglas, full-length portrait.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

1930 - George Bugs Moran, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front (b/w photo)
7134024 1930 - George Bugs Moran, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1930 - George Bugs Moran, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front); GG Vintage Images; UIG

The headquarters of the Mormon sect in Salt Lake City, 1850
3330044 The headquarters of the Mormon sect in Salt Lake City, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the headquarters of the Mormon sect in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Sample of 19th Century Chicago Rail Tickets, 1850
3507257 Sample of 19th Century Chicago Rail Tickets, 1850; (add.info.: Sample of 19th Century Chicago Rail Tickets.); Universal History Archive

Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo)
3964092 Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection

President Cleveland at the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631650 President Cleveland at the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

35 feet high column of oranges at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving)
8631596 35 feet high column of oranges at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Windmills (chromolitho)
8677661 Windmills (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windmills. Advertising card for the Challenge Wind Mill & Feed Mill Co, Batavia)

Advertsing card for T W Heinemann Company, Chicago (colour litho)
8677489 Advertsing card for T W Heinemann Company, Chicago (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of southern Illinois, c.1900 (engraving)
533175 Map of southern Illinois, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the southern part of Illinois, United States, with an inset map of Chicago and Vicinity, circa 1902)

Wedding of Al Capone's daughter in Chicago in 1932 (photo)
2019274 Wedding of Al Capone's daughter in Chicago in 1932 (photo); Spaarnestad Photo

Pavilion in Lincoln Park, Chicago (b/w photo)
8658215 Pavilion in Lincoln Park, Chicago (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavilion in Lincoln Park, Chicago)

Lake in Jackson Park, Chicago (b/w photo)
8658195 Lake in Jackson Park, Chicago (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake in Jackson Park, Chicago)

Lake and Floral View, Chicago, So Park (b/w photo)
8658306 Lake and Floral View, Chicago, So Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake and Floral View, Chicago, So Park)

Schiller Monument, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo)
8658290 Schiller Monument, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schiller Monument, Chicago, Illinois)

Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Horticultural Department and Building (b/w photo)
8658123 Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Horticultural Department and Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbian Exposition, Chicago)

The old court-house at Cahokia, Illinois (b/w photo)
8652942 The old court-house at Cahokia, Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old court-house at Cahokia, Illinois)

CHICAGO
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Sweet Home Chicago
Ruth Day

Chicago Skyline
Ruth Day

Hill's Locomotor, Hill and Cummins, Chicago, Illinois (litho)
8661500 Hill's Locomotor, Hill and Cummins, Chicago, Illinois (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hill's Locomotor, Hill and Cummins, Chicago)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Streamline Train (colour litho)
8657531 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Streamline Train (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streamline Train)

Chicago in the 1890a's, USA
6117079 Chicago in the 1890a's, USA; (add.info.: Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA in the 1890a's. From the book The United States of America-One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From)

Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rider's of the World (print)
7419997 Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rider's of the World (print); (add.info.: Front cover of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rider's of the World)

1870 advertisement for the New York - Chicago Express Train used by mail, making the journey in 24 hours
AIS5345475 1870 advertisement for the New York - Chicago Express Train used by mail, making the journey in 24 hours and replacing the horse postman from 100 years ago.; © Iberfoto

USA History: Stephen Douglas (Illinois). Democratic Party candidate
5313505 USA History: Stephen Douglas (Illinois). Democratic Party candidate.; SeM Studio/UIG

Trade card for the Fairbank Canning Company, Chicago, Illinois, c1890. Lion Brand corned beef
531684 Trade card for the Fairbank Canning Company, Chicago, Illinois, c1890. Lion Brand corned beef. In background, cattle are entering abattoir and canning factory

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La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo)
8658184 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois)

Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo)
8658159 Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois)

Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Dairy Department and Building (b/w photo)
8658124 Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Dairy Department and Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbian Exposition, Chicago)

Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Transportation Department and Building (b/w photo)
8658122 Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Transportation Department and Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbian Exposition, Chicago)

Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Fisheries Department and Building (b/w photo)
8658120 Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Fisheries Department and Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbian Exposition, Chicago)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Chicago (coloured photo)
8671452 Real Photographs, c.1939: Chicago (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago)

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Discover the rich history and vibrant landscapes of Illinois, USA. 🌳🏢 In the heart of woodland, a majestic German Shorthair Pointer poses for a portrait, representing the beauty of nature in Illinois. Transport yourself back to the 1890s as you step through the iconic Union Stockyards entrance in Chicago. Feel the hustle and bustle of an era gone by. Experience exhilaration like never before at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893, where visitors marveled at the first Ferris wheel ever built. Witness innovation that changed entertainment forever. The Marshall Field Building Clock stands tall against the backdrop of Chicago Theatre - symbols of timeless elegance amidst a bustling cityscape. Spotting Hard Rock Cafe's huge guitar sign is like finding a rock 'n' roll oasis within this dynamic state. Get ready to jam out. Joining forces with U. S. Navy? A promotional recruitment card beckons you to be part of something greater while embracing adventure on land and sea. Immerse yourself in history once more at Chicago Worlds Fair - an event that captivated millions with its grandeur and groundbreaking exhibits. Marvel at The Historic Water Tower along North Michigan Avenue - an enduring symbol that survived one of America's most devastating fires but still stands strong today. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Garden of Gods Recreation Area within Shawnee National Forest. Surrender to breathtaking views that leave you speechless. As dusk falls over Lake Michigan, witness Chicago's mesmerizing skyline come alive with twinkling lights. The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) proudly dominates this urban masterpiece. Navigate your way through this captivating city using our detailed map – uncover hidden gems around every corner. Once again, let time stand still as you admire Marshall Field Building Clock – a reminder that even amidst progress, tradition remains cherished here.