DCM 1371: Ziegner Swanson, inventor; Chicago Musical Instrument Co. To...
Instrument type: Tonette Medium: Clear tenite.; 18.7 cm. Key Holes System: 1/7 holes. Mark Maximum: THE / SWANSON / TONETTE / MADE IN / U.S.A. / PATENT APPLIED FOR Condition: Upper section warped. Provenance: ... More
View of Piazza Navona above the ruins of the Circus of Domitian, from ...
Public domain photo of Italian art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Family register - Print, Library of Congress collection
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Chicago Lith. Co.
Paper doll fashions - Print, Library of Congress collection
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Chicago Herald.
Stock yards, Chicago, Sterescope Card, Boston Public Library
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
"The people of these United States are the rightful masters of both co...
Print showing three-quarter portrait of Abraham Lincoln standing, holding a book, facing right. "This picture is a good likeness of the original." Includes facsimile signatures of Abraham Lincoln, E. S. Clevel... More
2nd Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Patterson. [Chicago]
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Harry J. Goodrich "Sunbeam Gallery," B. E. Terrill, photographer, 147 ...
On recto: Sincerely yours, Harry J. Goodrich. On verso: Chicago, Ills., Oct. 18, 1866. Originally in album belonging to Joel B. Clough, Civilian Engineer, United States Military Railroad, 1863 and 1864. Gift; F... More
Map showing the burnt district in Chicago : published for the benefit ...
Oriented with North to right. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Map of Chicago showing the burnt district
Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More
[Steam Building Washington Street, Ruins of the Chicago Fire, 1871]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a damaged, burned, or destroyed building, natural disaster, war destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Boston, after the fire, November 9th & 10th, 1872
12410C1 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Joshua Smith; November 25, 1872. Copyright claimant's address: Chicago.
Paris Street; Rainy Day - Public domain dedication, Art Institute of C...
Picryl description: Public domain image of Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Unit ME-O. Merrie England - Scotch Highlanders. Village green
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Elmhurst, Ill., C. & N.W. Ry. [Chicago and North Western Railway] Stat...
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State Street, Chicago, Ill. U.S.A.
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Shade of A.T.S.-- "Oh, if I could only find my body!" / Gillam.
Print shows the spirit of Alexander Turney Stewart pulling out his hair as Henry Hilton posts "For Sale" notices on Stewart's commercial enterprises, including the "Grand Union Hotel", the "Windsor Hotel", the ... More
[Advertisement for Star toboggans, showing people sledding in daylight...
. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Hugh Duffy, Chicago White Stockings, baseball card portrait]
Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Goodwin & Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.
[Germany Long, Chicago Maroons, baseball card portrait]
Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Goodwin & Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.
Sunday, Center Field, Chicago, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Go...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a baseball paly, player, baseball field, athlete, 1920s, 20th century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[George Van Haltren, Chicago White Stockings, baseball card portrait]
Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Goodwin & Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.
[George Van Haltren, Chicago White Stockings, baseball card portrait]
Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Goodwin & Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.
[Constructing frame for Mines Building, World's Fair, Chicago]
Photoprint by Frances Benjamin Johnston. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Construction; Exhibitions 1892.
[Javanese(?) woman sitting in room working with textiles at exhibit fe...
Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Entering Midway Plaisance to the World's Fair Grounds, Chicago, Ill.
Large crowd. 48194X U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrighted by J.F. Jarvis. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions Illinois; Shelf.
Pennsylvania from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000044 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... More
[World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Southwest(?) view over Manufa...
In album, p. 7. Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Germany, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[World's Columbian Expo., Chicago, 1892: Manufacturers Building, rt. f...
Photo copyrighted by Allgeir Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf. Exhibitions.
Opening of the World's Fair / The Knapp Co. lith., N.Y.
Building at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, with insert of head-and-shoulders portrait of Grover Cleveland. 51630Y U.S. Copyright Office.
The sausage department, Armour's great packing house, Chicago, U.S.A.
Men and boys stuffing sausage skins at two tables. 2358y1 U.S. Copyright Office. Title also in Spanish.
World's Fair, the great ferris wheel, 280 feet high, Chicago, Ill.
Ferris wheel shown in the final stages of construction on June 11 or June 12, 1893. Only six cars are shown mounted on the wheel (ultimately there were thirty-six). 34280Y U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrig... More
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (Bird's-eye view)
3916 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Chicago Bank.
Interior of Manufactures Building, at the World's Columbian Exposition...
Photograph shows interior of large exhibition building with variety of items on display. Copyright 1893 by C. D. Arnold.
Baluster from the Chicago Stock Exchange Building, Chicago
Louis Henry Sullivan (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1856–1924 Chicago, Illinois) Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States
The Horseman, Christmas, 1893 - American Art Poster
Poster for the Horseman and Spirit of the Times, Chicago, shows men in a lodge? viewing pictures of horses. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41.1893.
The World's Fair, East [i.e. west] entrance to Manufacturer's Building
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill. 42196Y U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Souvenir Photo Co. No. 36.
[Fisheries at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, with three ...
Copyright by C.D. Arnold. A.W. Pentland, collector. In album, p. 74.
Palace of Mechanic Arts, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill.
Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions 1893.
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000335 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
The American Extravaganza Co. in Aladdin Jr. a tale of a wonderful lam...
Z35299 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti., N.Y." Mr. David Henderson, sole manager; the Chicago Opera House. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000153 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000252 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000377 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000149 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000331 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000479 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000216 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000036 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000529 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000131 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000031 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000318 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000474 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
Coon Hollow Chas. E. Callahan's big scenic play.
Z62742 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago". No. 844. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000054 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000422 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
Edwin Rostell as Richelieu, Elsé Tourny as Julie
Z62749 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1894, The Gribler Bank Note Company, Chicago, U.S.A." No. 863. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000208 from volume 01 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000164 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
portrait from "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. K...
This image has been taken from scan 000214 from volume 02 of "The Story of Chicago. (Vol. II. by J. Kirkland and C. Kirkland, 1894.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, cr... More
Rain-In-The-Face. (Sioux Indian) / A. Zeese & Co., Chi.
Rain-In-The-Face, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, in traditional Sioux costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Publis... More
National Democratic convention No. 2.
Photograph shows an overview of the hall with hundreds of attendees at the National Democratic convention, Chicago, Ill. Photo by Whipple & Co., c1896.
Cinderella / /W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago-New York.
Illustration for cover of children's book, "Cinderella," showing Cinderella running down steps, dropping her slipper. 47254L U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by W.B. Conkey Company.
A Half Mile of Pork (2 rows of pigs hanging up) at Armour's Great Pack...
51233C U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrighted by T.D. Rust. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Meat processing; Shelf.
[Booth in Turkish bazaar, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illin...
56798Y U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
All elevated trains in Chicago stop at the Chicago Rock Island and Pac...
C² 29397 U.S. Copyright Office Shows Rock Island ticket offices and stations, cable and electric street car system, and elevated system in the city. Title in Copyright record, v. 15, 1897: Birdseye view of port... More
Flower blossoms, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A
No. 6009. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Uncle Sam is expanding And so is E.E. Strauss & Co.'s business in high...
Advertising poster showing Uncle Sam straddling the globe, one foot on the Philippines and the other on Puerto Rico, as a man announces through a fog horn that "E.E.S. & Co's clothes are good clothes" from the ... More
Matson [i.e., Eric Matson], Dr. Robinson (of Chicago Univ.), Goldberg,...
Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description
Pioneer locomotive C. & N.W. R.R. First locomotive to run out of Chica...
Photoprint copyrighted by C.D. Arnold. This record contains unverified data from caption card.
Str. City of Chicago, Chicago, Ill
Detroit Publishing Co. no. 022831. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
A Walk in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park alley, trees, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Lily pond, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.]
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Railway Labor and Capital meet. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. In complianc...
A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Montgomery Ward & Co. building, Chicago
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Dearborn Street station, Chicago, Ill
Detroit Publishing Co. no. 072294. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Lily pond, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.
Title from jacket. Possibly by Hans Behm. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 034725. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Congress Hotel, Chicago, Ill - Public domain image. Dry plate negative...
Possibly by Hans Behm. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 070148. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
[Alabaster lamps, vestibule, stairs, Chicago & North Western Railway s...
Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mary E. McDowell, University of Chicago Settlement, Stock-Yards Distri...
Title and information transcribed from item. Summary: Three-quarter length portrait of Mary E. McDowell, seated, facing camera, in ornately carved chair, with book in lap. Caption on cropped version of same ima... More
[Douglas Park, Chicago, Ill.] - Public domain image. Dry plate negativ...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Railroad station (Chicago & North Western) and Mead Cycle Company, Ch...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Residence of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Chicago, Ill.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Lion in front of Art Institute of Chicago
Title devised by cataloger. Previously captioned as: Lion in front of New York Public Library and Fifth Avenue, New York. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 068370. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Track elevation and stone mixer, Chicago
Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, industrial or commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, head-and-shoulders portrait,...
Photo shows Lincoln in a print made from a negative taken by Alexander Hesler, Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1860. Lincoln said of this portrait: "That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever... More
Chicago River, a small but of immense commercial importance (connectin...
Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Board of Trade directly after session, Chicago, Ill.
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Lunch room, YMCA Hotel, 826 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
The great ferris wheel - first erected Chicago 1893 - now at World's F...
Stereo copyrighted by C.L. Wasson (International View Co.). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ferris Wheels; Technology; Exh.; Ph.
Bridge and Northwestern Depot, Chicago. Stereoscopic card of Chicago, ...
No. 591. Public domain photograph of building, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
YMCA Hotel - Chicago postcard, Springfield College Collection
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Str. William E. Corey, interior of hold
Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Twentieth Anuual Convention of the [Brother]hood of St. Andrew, [Chica...
H66226 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Geo. R. Lawrence Co.; September 27, 1905; DLC/PP-1905:42715. Copyright claimant's address: 274 Wabash Ave. [Chicago], Ill. No. 1.
Chicago-Pittsburg, July 2, 1908, Panoramic Photograph
Copyright deposit; R.W. Johnston Studios; 1908; DLC/PP-1908:43598. Public domain scan of the vintage baseball memorabilia, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[National League Park, Chicago], Panoramic Photograph
H82296 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Chicago, Ill. Title derived from copyright deposit records. Copyright deposit; Geo. R. Lawrence Co.; August 20, 1906.
[Ed Reulbach, Chicago NL (baseball)]
Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Weber Works, International Harvester Co., Chicago, Ill.
H97305 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Chicago, New York, Washington. No. 9135B. Copyright deposit; Geo. R. Lawrence Co.; July 27, 1907.