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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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  1. 1870s The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago Illustrated Poster

    1870s The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago Illustrated Poster

    Poster showing views of the Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago. Poster shows bird's eye view, with identification key listing the names of 37 commercial pack houses, fertilizer factories, slaughterhouses, and other businesses shown in the print. Poster dates to 1878. Learn More
  2. 1872 Chicago IL Aerial Lakefront View Map Poster

    1872 Chicago IL Aerial Lakefront View Map Poster

    $19.95

    Old vintage map shows view of Chicago downtown and lakefront as it looked at the turn of the 20th century. Nice illustration of old steam ships on the lake and buildings in the city. This old map dates to 1872. Learn More
  3. 1874 Currier & Ives Birds Eye View of Chicago Illustrated Poster

    1874 Currier & Ives Birds Eye View of Chicago Illustrated Poster

    $16.95

    Poster showing birds-eye view of Chicago as it appeared in 1874. Poster shows bird's eye view, with ships in the Harbor on Lake Michigan and old buildings on the lakefront. Learn More
  4. 1897 Chicago Illinois Elevated Trains Railroad Map

    1897 Chicago Illinois Elevated Trains Railroad Map

    $19.95

    This is a vintage map showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway train routes in Chicago, IL. Shows Rock Island ticket offices and stations, cable and electric street car system, and elevated system in the city. Map dates to 1897.<br /><strong> Title:</strong> All elevated trains in Chicago stop at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Station, only one on the Loop Learn More
  5. 1916 Chicago IL Business District Aerial View Map Poster

    1916 Chicago IL Business District Aerial View Map Poster

    $19.95

    Old vintage map shows view of Chicago's central business district from the lakefront. Nice illustration of old ships on the lake and skyscrapers in the city. This old map dates to 1916. Learn More

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