"Air view of Chicago

In flight with United Air Lines. Flying United, it is only slightly more than 4 hours to New York, overnight to any Pacific Coast city of 100,000 population. Postmarked Chicago Stock Yard Station on July 5, 1938. Addressed to Frances Ruby, Ballard Road in Des Plaines, Ill. with message of: Greetings from a Tribune reader. (Mrs.) J. Polaha. Chicago."

"Band Shell, Grant Park, Chicago, Ill. [43]

Thousands of persons enjoy the musical concerts which are given every summer evening in Grant Park. These concerts are free and are as the expression; ‘The Best Things In Life Are Free.’ Colourpictures Publications, Boston 15. Mass."

"Scene in Chicago Harbor, Chicago, Ill. [44202]

Published by A. Holzmann, Chicago and Leipzig. Made in Germany."

"Mouth of River, Chicago. [No. 104]

Made in Germany. Addressed to Miss Bertha Krug Gaul 2 Dauphin St., Phila. PA. with message: Having a delightful trip. Elsie."

"Fountain of Time, Washington Park, Chicago [122]

The Fountain of Time is a statuary group of heroic size standing at the entrance of the Midway to Washington park. It is one of the many remarkable conceptions of the world-famous Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft, inspired by the lines of the poet Austin Dobson: ‘Time flies, you say! Ah no! Time stays; we go.’ Genuine Curteich-Chicago."

"Chicago, Ill. Jackson Boulevard from Board of Trade [No. 687]

H.C. Leighton Co., Portland, Me. Manufacturers of Postal Cards. Made in Germany."

"The LaSalle Monument in Lincoln Park, Chicago, ILL

Area of Park 300 Acres."

"Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Park, Chicago Ill."

"Madison Street Bridge, Chicago. [135C]"

"New Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill. [11]

Everybody that visits Chicago will remember New Michigan Ave. with its renowned Art Institute and towering skyscrapers. Chicago's exclusive hotels are mainly located on this famous thoroughfare. Postmarked Chicago, ILL. 8/8/1948 and addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Davies, 30 S. Quaker Home in West Hartford. 7 Conn with message: Here for the day with friends of Als. Doing Marshall Field’s this AM. Going to see ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ & doing the Railroad Fair tonite. Some day. Eh? Peg"

"Michigan Avenue, North from Link Bridge, Chicago, Ill. © G.R.G. 1018-8-9

Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. L. G. Baker; Holden Home in Holden, MO with message of, “6-13-32 Mr. Mrs. Baker & Elsie. Dear Friends, Having such a nice time & weather is perfect. Days are warm & nights so nice & cool. Sleep under a blanket & sometimes two blankets. Saw a farm of thirty five acres of peonies yesterday & was a beautiful sight. Will write when I go home. Aunt Emma."

"Michigan Ave. North from 29th, Chicago, Ill. Alfred Holzman. Publisher, Chicago and Leipzig.

Postmarked July 17, 1907, in Chicago and addressed to: Miss Buelah Merdell, 13th & Penn in St. Joseph, MO. with message of: Just as cool here as in Ohio. Uncle Durham."

"Rush St. Bridge, Chicago River. The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.

Printed in Frankfort, Germany. The Chicago River: The river with its branches gives to the city a water frontage of 58 miles, to which Lake Michigan adds 22 more. It divides the city into three distinct parts, known as the North, South and West Divisions. Communication between these divisions is afforded by half a hundred bridges which span the river at almost every street. These bridges are swung on a central pivot by electricity and can be moved very quickly. The electric and cable cars passed through tunnels underneath the river.” Postmarked CH & N Clark St on 8/26/1907 and addressed to Mrs. C J Johnson, 1233 E Berrien in Galesburg, ILL."

"South Water Street, Chicago. Published by Gerson Bros., Chicago, Ill

Dated 7-20-1915 2714 Shawnee St, Ft. Madison, IA. and addressed to Master Raymond Poner at 444 N. Market St. in Lancaster, PA. with message: Dear little friend. I will answer your cards received a few days ago. Thought they were all just as nice as could be and I thank you very much for them. Raymond"

"South Water Street, Chicago, Ill. [31]

Published by A.C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A. Postmarked Chicago, Ill. 9/18/1909 and addressed to Miss Emma Gredler, 325 East Main St. Waukesha, Wis. With message: How is Markesha. Wish that you might have been here this evening. Took in “The Golden Girl”. A fine show. Best regards."

"State Street at Night, Chicago (CK.268) Curteichcolor Aero Distribution Co., Inc. Chicago, Il

Chicago's famous and busiest corner State and Madison streets, in foreground."

"State Street, Chicago. [No.175]

V. O. Hammon Pub. Co., Chicago” Addressed to Mrs. Fay Prant; Petoskey, Michigan c/o Bessie Porter with message: 5/11/07 Hello kids, how are your look for shoes Tuesday morning. Seen today. Fay S."

"State Street looking North from Van Buren Street, Chicago. (359)

Published by Max Rigot Selling Co., Chicago. Made in U.S.A. This view shows a part of Chicago's retail shopping district, famous for its large department stores. This is the very center of the loop retail district and is the most congested part of the famous loop.’ Postmarked September 22, 1915, in Chicago and addressed to Mr. Bernard Kesting in Cattaraugus, N.Y. with message of “State Street is one of the busiest streets I have been on. Not as small as Michigan Avenue. I am starting back home on Saturday. Gordon B."

"Buy U.S. War Bonds And Shop Now [42-806J]

Wilson & Co. Horse Royalty. The internationally famous Six-Horse Clydesdale Team owned by Wilson & Co., Meat Packers, Chicago. These magnificent animals are reputed to represent the finest stable of draft horses in the world. Litho. in U.S.A."

"Wilson & Co., Internationally Famous Six-Horse Clydesdale Team"