Scenes of Grant Park taken from elevated positions on the west side of Michigan Avenue. They clearly show sailing and steam vessels both inside and outside of the breakwater; the Illinois Central tracks, trains and station; several boat concessions for trips to Lincoln Park and to the upcoming Columbia Exposition in Jackson Park; and industrial use toward the mouth of the river; 7 prints, ca. 1890
File — Folder: 1
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1890
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Chicago Lakefront and River Photographs are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org