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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.

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  1. 1900 Chicago Illinois Trust and Savings Bank Photo

    1900 Chicago Illinois Trust and Savings Bank Photo

    Photo 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
  2. 1900 Chicago Masonic Temple and Street Scene Photo

    1900 Chicago Masonic Temple and Street Scene Photo

    Photo 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
  3. 1900 Chicago River Cargo Ships on Elevator Photo

    1900 Chicago River Cargo Ships on Elevator Photo

    Photochrom 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
  4. 1900 Chicago River Elevator and Steamboats Photo

    1900 Chicago River Elevator and Steamboats Photo

    This 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
  5. 1900 Chicago Street Scene on Madison Trolley Cars Photo

    1900 Chicago Street Scene on Madison Trolley Cars Photo

    Great photo of old trolley / street cars, shops, storefronts, horse drawn wagons and other old historic buildings on Madison Street, looking east from Fifth Avenue in Chicago, IL. This old photo dates to 1900. Learn More
  6. 1900 Chicago Street Scene on Randolph St Photo

    1900 Chicago Street Scene on Randolph St Photo

    Photo of Randolph Street, east from LaSalle street in Chicago, IL. Great street scene photo showing street cars, horse drawn wagons, Powers Theatre, Sherman House, and other stores and shops. This old photo dates to 1900. Learn More
  7. 1900 Chicago Street Scene Randolph St east from LaSalle Photo

    1900 Chicago Street Scene Randolph St east from LaSalle Photo

    Photo shows view of Randolph Street east from Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL. Photo dates to 1900. Nice view of old shops, buildings, street cars, wagons and crowds of people shopping. Learn More
  8. 1900 Chicago Street Scene State St Photo

    1900 Chicago Street Scene State St Photo

    Photo of State Street north from Madison Street in Chicago, IL. Great street scene showing old horse drawn wagons, trolley cars, and old stores and buildings. Photo dates to September, 1900. Learn More
  9. 1900 Chicago Street Scene View of State Street North from Madison St. Photo

    1900 Chicago Street Scene View of State Street North from Madison St. Photo

    Photo shows view of State Street north from Madison Street in Chicago, IL. Nice view of old shops, street cars, wagons and crowds of people shopping. Photochrom print dates to 1900. Learn More
  10. 1900 Chicago Wabash Ave / Adams St 'L' Train Street Scene Photo

    1900 Chicago Wabash Ave / Adams St 'L' Train Street Scene Photo

    Photo shows view of the 'L' train at Wabash Avenue north from Adams Street in Chicago, IL at the turn of the century. Photo dates to 1900. Nice view of old shops, buildings, vintage L train cars, wagons and crowds of people shopping. Learn More

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