Chicago Illinois Collection

Chicago map
Antique illustration of a Chicago map

Illinois map 1881
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol XII Philadelphia j.M. Stoddart & Co 1881

Rush Medical College building in Chicago
Antique illustration of a Rush Medical College building in Chicago

Antique photograph of horserace derby in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, USA downtown city skyline at dawn

Chicago, Illinois, USA skyline from Buckingham Fountain at dusk

Chicago, Illinois, USA skyline from above with storm clouds and fog rolling in

Chicago, Illinois USA aerial skyline after sunset

Chicago, Illinois, USA sightseeing cruise and skyline on the river

Chicago, Illinois, USA skyline on Lake Michigan at dawn

Map of Illinois 1883
Map of the state of Illinois

Closeup of Tradescantia zebrina
Tradescantia zebrina, formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of spiderwort more commonly known as an inchplant or wandering jew. The common name is shared with closely related varieties T

Pullman Strike
A group of men stand on abandoned railway cars during the Pullman strike in Chicago, July 1984. The strike began when workers at George Pullmans railway car manufacturing company

Illustration of Sears Tower, Chicago, once the worlds tallest building 1974 - 1998

Chicago before the Great City Fire in 1871, published 1872
Birds eye view of Chicago before the Great City Fire in 1871. Legend: 1) West-side, 2) Union-park, 3) Gasworks, 4) Lincoln-park, 5) Washington-place, 6) Promenade, 7) North-side, 8) Waterworks

Wigwam for Republican National Convention, IL, 1860
Illustration of the site of the Republican National Convention at which Abraham Lincoln was nominated for the presidential candidacy, Chicago, Illinois, mid-May 1860. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Urban Chicago city Intersection of streets
A vibrant crosswalk in between buildings in the city of Chicago, Illinois

Rescue mutt puppy sitting on bed looking at camera
Bed, Horizontal, Looking At Camera, Indoors, Animal, Animal Body Part, Bedroom, Blanket, Animal Head, USA, Domestic Animals, australian shepherd, rhodesian ridgeback, expressive, emotion, pit bull

Chicago Slums
circa 1930: Maxwell Street market in a poor quarter of Chicago. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus), leveret, with ticks on its mouth, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, USA

Chicago skyline
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Chicago skyscrapers and Michigan Boulevard skyline. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Masonic Temple Building Chicago (United States)
Antique illustration of a masonic Temple Building Chicago (United States)

Map of Chicago 1895
Map of the city of Chicago, USA

Lift bridge in Chicago
Antique illustration of a Lift bridge in Chicago, 1893

Rookery Building
Antique illustration of a Rookery Building

The Pullman Building
Antique illustration engraving of the Pullman car manufacturer building

The Pullman Strikers Headquarters
Exterior view of Ulhics Hall, the Pullman stikers headquarters in Chicago. The strike began when workers at George Pullmans railway car manufacturing company

Blockade At Grand Crossing During The Pullman Strike
Illustration of strikers performing a blockade at the Grand Crossing, near the outskirts of Chicago, during the Pullman strike, July 26, 1894. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Ammonia Railroad
Illustration of an ammonia powered railroad car exhibited at the Worlds Fair held in Chicago, Illinois in 1893. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Reflections in high-rises, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Young rescue puppy stretches out in bed

Rescue puppy
Rescue mutt puppy hiding behind blanket on bed

Lincolns Statue
circa 1930: The statue of Abraham Lincoln, found in Parliament Square, London, which is a copy of a statue by American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, in Chicago

Tumbledown Home
circa 1890: Back door in a tumbledown wooden slum house, Chicago. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Wrigley Building
circa 1930: The Wrigley Building in Chicago built for maximum daylight and ventilation by the Wrigley chewing gum company. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Chicago
People crossing a busy road in Chicago, circa 1925. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Palmolive Building
A time lapse image of the art deco Palmolive Building on Michigan Avenue, Chicago, circa 1935. It was built between 1927 and 1929 for the soap manufacturing firm, then from 1965 to 1989

Avenue In Chicago
16th October 1925: North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Chicago, Illinois. 🌆🗺️ Step back in time with a glimpse at the city's past through the Chicago map and Illinois map from 1881. Marvel at the iconic Rush Medical College building that has stood as a symbol of healthcare excellence for generations. Travel further into history with the Map of Illinois from 1883, capturing the state's evolving landscape. Zooming in, get enchanted by the intricate beauty of Tradescantia zebrina up close. Learn about significant events like the Pullman Strike that shaped Chicago's labor movement. Explore pre-Great City Fire images published in 1872 to witness what this bustling metropolis looked like before it was reshaped by flames. Relive political milestones as you imagine yourself inside Wigwam during Republican National Convention held in IL back in 1860. And don't forget to admire an illustration of Sears Tower, once proudly holding its title as world's tallest building from 1974 to 1998. For some heartwarming moments, meet a rescue mutt puppy sitting on a bed looking straight into your soul – reminding us of love and companionship found even amidst urban chaos. Or catch sight of nature thriving within city limits with a Cottontail rabbit captured alongside ticks on its mouth – showcasing resilience against all odds. Finally, let your gaze wander across Chicago skyline – an ever-evolving testament to human ambition and architectural marvels. Chicago: where history meets progress; where dreams are built high.