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Michigan Avenue Collection

"Discover the vibrant heart of Chicago on Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois, Old Water Tower with holiday lights

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue at night, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue at night, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO Riverwalk | urban vintage style

CHICAGO Riverwalk | urban vintage style
Melanie Viola

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago. The front of the Carbide and Carbon Building on Michigan Avenue

USA, Illinois, Chicago. The front of the Carbide and Carbon Building on Michigan Avenue

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago. MUsician performing on Michigan Avenue

USA, Illinois, Chicago. MUsician performing on Michigan Avenue

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Salford M50 2 Map

Salford M50 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Salford M50 2

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Newham E12 5 Map

Newham E12 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Newham E12 5

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: The Man-made Star - Lindbergh Beacon, Palmolive Building, Chicago, Illinois

The Man-made Star - Lindbergh Beacon, Palmolive Building, Chicago, Illinois
" The Man-made Star" - Lindbergh Beacon, Palmolive Building, Chicago, Illinois. 1930s. A beacon named after aviator Charles Lindbergh was added to the Art Deco Palmolive Building building

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit - Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s

Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit - Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s
The Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit from An Airplace - View over Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s. Street plan devised by Augustus Woodward

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Michigan Avenue, Chicago, looking south, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Michigan Avenue, Chicago, looking south, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Michigan Avenue, Chicago, looking south, c1897. Prior to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the street was known as Michigan Boulevard. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Michigan Avenue, looking south, Chicago, Illinois, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Michigan Avenue, looking south, Chicago, Illinois, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Michigan Avenue, looking south, Chicago, Illinois, USA, c1900. Wide tree-lined boulevard with very little traffic. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO, 1930. A view of the Chicago skyline, as seen from the Tribune Tower, including

CHICAGO, 1930. A view of the Chicago skyline, as seen from the Tribune Tower, including 333 Michigan Avenue, the Carbide & Carbon Building, the London Guarantee Building, Mather Tower

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Michigan Avenue Traffic At Night With Cityscape In Background

Michigan Avenue Traffic At Night With Cityscape In Background

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago, with Michigan Avenue skyline

Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago, with Michigan Avenue skyline

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: MICHIGAN AVENUE. A couple crossing Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: MICHIGAN AVENUE. A couple crossing Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO: COUPLE, 1941. A young couple on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1941

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO, c1910. The lion statue at the entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago

CHICAGO, c1910. The lion statue at the entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue. Photograph, c1910

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO, 1931. A view of the Chicago skyline, including the Carbide and Carbon Building

CHICAGO, 1931. A view of the Chicago skyline, including the Carbide and Carbon Building, the Pure Oil Building, Mather Tower, Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and the Wabash Avenue Bridge

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO, 1952. View of the Chicago skyline, including the London Guarantee Building

CHICAGO, 1952. View of the Chicago skyline, including the London Guarantee Building, Mather Tower, Jewelers Building (33 East Wacker), and the Wrigley Building. Photograph, 1952

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: WATER TOWER. The Chicago Water Tower and (left) part of the Chicago Pumping

CHICAGO: WATER TOWER. The Chicago Water Tower and (left) part of the Chicago Pumping Station on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, built in 1869

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: SKYSCRAPERS, c1925. Skyscrapers on the Michigan Avenue Bridge

CHICAGO: SKYSCRAPERS, c1925. Skyscrapers on the Michigan Avenue Bridge. At left is the Wrigley Building, completed in 1924, and at right is the Chicago Tribune Tower, completed in 1925

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO, c1890. A view of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1890

CHICAGO, c1890. A view of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1890

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: ART INSTITUTE, 1900. A view of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago

CHICAGO: ART INSTITUTE, 1900. A view of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, constructed in 1893. Photographed in 1900

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: GRANT PARK, c1910. A view of Grant Park and nearby buildings along South

CHICAGO: GRANT PARK, c1910. A view of Grant Park and nearby buildings along South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, looking south from the steps of the Art Institute of Chicago

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: GRANT PARK, c1905. A view of Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, looking

CHICAGO: GRANT PARK, c1905. A view of Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, looking north towards buildings along South Michigan Avenue

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: GRANT PARK, c1912. A view of Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, looking

CHICAGO: GRANT PARK, c1912. A view of Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, looking towards the Blackstone Hotel. Photographed c1912

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: SANTA FE BUILDING. A view from Grant Park of buildings along South Michigan

CHICAGO: SANTA FE BUILDING. A view from Grant Park of buildings along South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, the two tallest of which are the Santa Fe Building

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: SANTA FE BUILDING. A view of the Santa Fe Building (also known as the

CHICAGO: SANTA FE BUILDING. A view of the Santa Fe Building (also known as the Railway Exchange Building), across from Grant Park on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, constructed in 1904

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: CHICAGO: MICHIGAN AVENUE. A view of Michigan Avenue, including the Blackstone Hotel

CHICAGO: MICHIGAN AVENUE. A view of Michigan Avenue, including the Blackstone Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1910

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago: Late Afternoon Light on Michigan Avenue Bridge Frieze & Wrigley

USA, Illinois, Chicago: Late Afternoon Light on Michigan Avenue Bridge Frieze & Wrigley Building

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago. Twilight along Michigan Avenue. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty

USA, Illinois, Chicago. Twilight along Michigan Avenue. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: NA, USA, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Michigan Avenue, tulips on sidewalk

NA, USA, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Michigan Avenue, tulips on sidewalk

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Postcard of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street in Chicago. ca. 1914, 224

Postcard of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street in Chicago. ca. 1914, 224. MICHIGAN AVENUE AND MONROE STREET, PEOPLES GAS BUILDING, LAKE VIEW BUILDING, ILLINOIS ATHLETIC CLUB

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Downtown Chicago

Downtown Chicago
Chicago, Illinois: 1925. The Michigan Avenue Bridge and the the Wrigley (left) and Tribune (center) Buildings in Chicago, Illinois

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Michigan Avenue In Chicago

Michigan Avenue In Chicago
Chicago, Ilinois: September 6, 1934. MIchigan Avenue as it runs north of the Chicago River. In the foreground is the north end of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, with the Wrigley Building at the left

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Bronze lion statue at the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago building in Chicago

Bronze lion statue at the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago building in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago. Traffic lights blur past the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue

USA, Illinois, Chicago. Traffic lights blur past the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago. Millenium Park

USA, Illinois, Chicago. Millenium Park

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago. Daytime view of the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue

USA, Illinois, Chicago. Daytime view of the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: North America, USA, Illinois, Chicago. The Old Water Tower on Michigan Ave

North America, USA, Illinois, Chicago. The Old Water Tower on Michigan Ave

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Chicago and Michigan Avenue signposts with the Historic Water Tower behind

Chicago and Michigan Avenue signposts with the Historic Water Tower behind, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Background imageMichigan Avenue Collection: Michigan Avenue or The Magnificent Mile

Michigan Avenue or The Magnificent Mile, famous for its shopping, Chicago, Illinois, USA




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"Discover the vibrant heart of Chicago on Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile. This iconic street in Illinois showcases the best of what the city has to offer. As night falls, Michigan Avenue transforms into a dazzling spectacle with its illuminated skyline and bustling atmosphere. Stroll along this famous stretch in downtown Chicago, USA, and immerse yourself in its rich history and architectural wonders. One of the highlights is undoubtedly the Carbide and Carbon Building, standing proudly at the front of Michigan Avenue. Its art deco design captivates visitors from all over, adding to the charm of this remarkable street. As you wander further, you might stumble upon talented musicians performing live on Michigan Avenue's sidewalks, filling the air with soulful melodies that perfectly complement your journey through this urban paradise. Marvel at Chicago's impressive skyline as it dominates the horizon while exploring Michigan Avenue. The skyscrapers rise majestically against a backdrop that stretches across Cook County and beyond into Midwest America. From Salford M50 2 Map to Newham E12 5 Map—Michigan Avenue captures imaginations worldwide. Don't miss out on witnessing one of Chicago's most captivating sights—the Lindbergh Beacon atop Palmolive Building—a man-made star guiding lost souls back home amidst an enchanting cityscape. And if you venture further down towards Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Downtown Detroit from Skyscrapers lining Michigan Ave. , reminiscent of a bygone era captured beautifully in c1930s photographs. Step back in time with vintage images showcasing how much has changed yet remained timeless on Michigan Avenue throughout history—from c1897 to c1900—this street continues to evolve while retaining its allure for both locals and tourists alike. "