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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1890s Chicago Beach at Oak Street Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the beach on Lake Michigan near Oak Street and Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, IL. This old photo dates to the 1890s. Learn More -
1890s Chicago Lake Shore Drive Jackson Park Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of Lake Shore Drive near Jackson Park on the southside of Chicago. Great photo showing how this street looked over a hundred years ago. Photo dates to between 1893 and 1900. Learn More -
1890s Chicago South Water St. Street Scene Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of South Water Street, east from Market, in Chicago during the late 1890s. This was considered one of the busiest streets in the world at the time, full of commerce and activity. Great view of markets, shops and horse drawn wagons. Learn More -
1890s Great Northern Building Street Scene Chicago Photo
$11.95 As low as: $8.95Photo of the Great Northern Building & Hotel in Chicago, IL. This is a great vintage photo that also shows street vendors, stores, and old billboard ads. This photo dates to the late 1890s. Learn More -
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
