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[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0170]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "confronted with the problem of decorating the city for two political conventions, Chicago has turned to George Washington as the predominating symbol in a decorating scheme designed to please Republicans and Democrats alike. This photo shows a workman holding a large picture of the first president before scores of them were placed on lamp and trolley posts near the Chicago Stadium."
Date: June 3, 1932
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0150]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Chicago Bureau newspaper. Caption: "This excellent air view of Chicago's near north side district shows the numerous new skyscrapers which have been erected in record boom of development and inserted in foreground of photo. (at left) is architect's design for $30,000,000 Merchandise Mart, which is to be built on the new River Drive between Wells and Orleans Streets."
Date: May 6, 1928
Creator: Pacific and Atlantic Photos, Incorporated
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0182]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Chicago's latest skyscraper, the Tribune Tower, was formally opened to the public, today July 6th. This wonderful building, which is the last word in Gothic architecture, has been under construction for over two years, and crowns a competition in which architects in twenty two countries engaged, the leading participants receiving prizes aggregating $100,000. Tribune Tower and site cost eight and one half millio… more
Date: July 6, 1925
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0159]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The new $20,000,000 home of the Chicago Civic Opera, will be formerly opened tonight, Nov. 4. It is the world's largest and finest Opera House."
Date: November 4, 1929
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0160]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "An exterior view of the new Chicago Civic Opera House, constructed at cast of 20,000000, which will be formally opened tonight, Nov. 4th, with first opera performance of the 1929-30 Season."
Date: November 4, 1929
Creator: Pacific and Atlantic Photos, Incorporated
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0152]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Commanding a strategic position in Chicago's central business area, the Merchandise Mart fronts the north bank of the Chicago River. Owned by Joseph P. Kennedy, the Mart is the home of Big Business, especially this week during the International Home Furnishings Show. It is the world's largest commercial building."
Date: January 13, 1961
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0181]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Extending on Fifty-eighth Street from University Avenue to Woodlawn Avenue. These buildings will be completed January 1, 1928 and represent an investment of $1,000,000 for the training of ministers and other Christian leaders. The Seminary is affiliated with The University of Chicago."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0165]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "This picture of the Chicago stadium was made June 11 after most of the arena sears for delegates were put in place. This wide view gives the proportions of the mighty hall that is expected to be jammed with more than 25,000 during the convection that opens June 14."
Date: June 13, 1932
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0171]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "located on the city's near west side, a ten minute ride from the 'heart' of the downtown district, where Republican leaders from all over he country will gather during the National Convention in 1932."
Date: December 15, 1931
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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