1. calumet412:

    Ella Fitzgerald performing at Mr. Kelly’s (now Gibson’s on Rush), 1958, Chicago.

    historic

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  2. calumet412:

    Lost dog found riding the L, 1959, Chicago.

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  3. calumet412:

    Clark and Division, 1952, Chicago.

    This station is undergoing a much needed 2-year renovation now; although, I do love the original details…

    chicago-l.org

    MUCH NEEDED, INDEED

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  4. calumet412:

    Rendering from a 1956 proposal to install moving sidewalk ramps at Wrigley Field.

    These conveyor belt sytems were built but quickly abandoned…fans had a hard time navigating the technology…

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  5. calumet412:

    Enjoying water melon at Montrose Beach, 1951, Chicago. Wallace Kirkland.

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