Photo shows view of Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the giant "H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photo dates to 1943. Learn More
Illustrated poster shows the towering figures of Charles F. Murphy, Michael "Hinky Dink" Kenna, and Israel W. Durham, political bosses respectively of New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia, placing a medal labeled "Bossism" around their necks. Papers sticking out of Murphy's pockets are labeled "Patronage, Contracts, Graft, and Jobs". This vintage poster dates to 1905. Learn More
Photo of the historic Chicago Beach Hotel in Chicago, IL. The Hotel was built at East Hyde Park Boulevard (51st Street) and Cornell Avenue in 1890. This hotel was built specifically to accommodate the Columbian Exposition of 1893. The hotel was demolished following World War II. This old photo dates to between 1900 and 1910. Learn More
Photo of the New York Life Insurance building at 39 South LaSalle Street in Chicago, IL. It was designed by William Le Baron Jenney and completed in 1894. Great view of this historic building with view of shops and horse drawn wagons on the street. Photo dates to September 11, 1900. Learn More
