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Chicago Photos
Collection of Old Chicago Photos and Panoramics
Our collection of old black & white Chicago photos are a sight to behold. Beautiful views of majestic skyscrapers, old street scenes, subway closeups, and other historic views of the great city of Chicago, IL. Dating from the early 1900s to the late 60's and early 70s, these prints preserve the history and architecture of this great American city.
A little About the Windy City of Chicago
Since its foundation in 1833 as a frontier town of the Old Northwest, Chicago has grown into one of the ten most influential world cities. Chicago today is the financial, economic, and cultural capital of the Midwest, and is recognized as a major transportation, business, and architectural center. The city's skyscrapers, local cuisine, political traditions, and sports teams are some of its most recognized symbols.
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1900 Businessman Potter Palmer's Mansion in Chicago
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the Lake Shore Drive mansion for renowned businessman Potter Palmer, who was an American businessman who was responsible for much of the development of State Street in Chicago, IL. This old photo dates to 1900. Learn More -
1900 Chicago 'L' Elevated Subway Train on Wabash Street
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the famous 'L' elevated subway train in Chicago, as it moves down Wabash Street. Great view of the street below showing shops, storefronts, old buildings, and horse drawn wagons. This old photo dates to 1900.
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1900 Chicago Auditorium and Annex Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95This old photo shows view of the Auditorium Building and Congress Hotel and Annex, later part of Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. Photochrom print dates to 1900. Learn More -
1900 Chicago Beach Hotel Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo 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 -
1900 Chicago Beach Hotel Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo 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 -
1900 Chicago Fine Arts Building Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the Fine Arts building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, IL. This old photo dates to 1900. Learn More -
1900 Chicago Illinois Trust and Savings Bank Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, IL. Nice view of this old building as well as horse drawn wagons and people in period dress at the turn of the 20th century. Photo dates to 1900. Learn More -
1900 Chicago Masonic Temple and Street Scene Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the Masonic Temple and the street below in Chicago, IL. Photo shows street cars, horse drawn wagons, the Temple Theatre, and Central Music Hall. This old photo dates to 1900. Learn More -
1900 Chicago River Cargo Ships on Elevator Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photochrom print showing a cargo ship in a canal elevator on the Chicago river. Nice view of old building with a huge Schlitz beer advertisement. Photo dates to 1900. Learn More -
1900 Chicago River Elevator and Steamboats Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95This is a great photograph with lots of subject matter. There is a gorgeous Schlitz beer advertisement on the side of this Chicago River cargo elevator. Tugboat passing by on the river. Nice looking steamboat docked on the pier next to a warehouse. Excellent quality black & white photo that is available in large and small sizes. Learn More
