Honorable William Alexander Richardson of Ill.
A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Honorable Thompson Campbell of Ill, Glass negative photograph, America...
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[Hesler photograph of Lincoln.]
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Honorable I.N. Arnold of ILL - Public domain portrait photograph
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The Mississippi River Fleet at Mound City, Illinois
No. 3132. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
"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
Hayes, Honorable P.C. of Ill.. Glass Plate Negative, American Civil Wa...
A black and white photo of a man with a long beard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cannon, Honorable Joe neg. made 1876 M.C. - Ill.
A couple of men sitting next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Knapp, Honorable Robert M. of Ill. - Public domain portrait print
Two men in suits are posing for a picture. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Burchard, Honorable Horatio.C. of Ill.. Glass Plate Negative, American...
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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
Bird's eye view of Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois 1869.
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Bird's eye view of Batavia, Kane County, Illinois, 1869.
Perspective map not drawn to scale. "Looking south west." LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 138 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and index to points of inter... More
Bird's eye view of Loda, Iroquois Co., Illinois 1869.
Perspective map not drawn to scale. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 166 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Indexed for points of interest. Vault AACR2: 100; 651/1; 710/1
Bird's eye view of Homer, Champaighn [sic] County, Illinois 1869.
Perspective map not drawn to scale. "Looking north west." LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 163 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Indexed for points of interest. Vault AACR2:... More
Elmhurst, Ill., C. & N.W. Ry. [Chicago and North Western Railway] Stat...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a train station, railroad tracks, railway depot, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Jacksonville, Ill.
Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
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
View of the great railroad wreck The most appalling railroad disaster ...
22485S U.S. Copyright Office. No. 5. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and sal... More
[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.
Chatsworth horror--Engine 13 and Mr. Armstrong's private car--Aug. 11,...
Wreck of railroad engine 13 and Mr. Armstrong's private car. 22938S U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by T.S. Johnson, Pullman, Ills.
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.
[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, half-length portrait, facing...
Photo of Lincoln made from a negative taken in Springfield, Illinois, by Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860. One of several poses from that day. "Wrote Lincoln's law partner, William H. Herndon, 'There is the pec... More
Capitol of Illinois in Springfield, from the General Government and St...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
U.S.S. Chicago. Warship photograph collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Horseshoe Canon [i.e. Canyon], Ill.
Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo of Side Chair, 19th century - Public domain dedication
Tobey Furniture Company (1875–1954) Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States
U.S.S. Chicago. Warship photograph collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[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.
[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 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.
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
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)
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)
[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, half-length portrait, facing...
Photo of Lincoln made from a negative taken in Springfield, Illinois, by Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860. One of several poses from that day. "Wrote Lincoln's law partner, William H. Herndon, 'There is the pec... More
Poster - Lippincott's: September - Public domain lithograph
William L. Carqueville (American, Chicago, Illinois 1871–1946) Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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.
Illinois Senate in session, 40 General Assembly, May 6, 1897
Attributed to Geo. R. Lawrence Co. on basis of format, subject matter, and association with this LOT.
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
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.
U.S.S. Chicago going into commission, Dec. 1, 1898
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[U.S.S. Chicago, Admiral Schley interviewing reporters]
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A Walk in Lincoln Park, Chicago
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[Lily pond, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill.]
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Station at Willow Springs, Ill.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a train station, railroad tracks, railway, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Montgomery Ward & Co. building, Chicago
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[Alabaster lamps, vestibule, stairs, Chicago & North Western Railway s...
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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...
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Veranda of Home for Soldiers' Widows, Wilmington, Ill's.
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Track straightening near Coal City
Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[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.
Home for soldiers' widows, Wilmington, Ill's.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Track elevating at road crossing, Joliet, Ill.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a locomotive, train cars, railroad tracks, railway, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fishermen at Summit, Ill's. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Death of Col. John J. Hardin: Of the 1st regiment Illinois volunteers
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1604.
The burning of Chicago - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congre...
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0823.
[Bloomington: the Normal School building.] 19th cenrury stereoscope ca...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
View of the collapsed Rockford Court House, Illinois.
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.
[John P. Manny Monument, Rockford, Ill.?.]
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[View of bridge leading to business district.]
Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
[Clinton: carriages on Washington street and icy trees, after sleet st...
Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More
[Clinton: group of young men and women posing on steps of a school (?)...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Bird's-eye view from Shot tower, N.W.
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic city, cityscape, street view, buildings, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Trinity Church, Jackson St. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Peoria: block of buildings opposite west side of courthouse square.
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic courthouse building, court, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Danville: a view of a man walking along a creek: "bound for the coal ...
Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More
View from dome of city hall, looking S.E.
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
University of Chicago, front view. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Wabash Avenue, Church, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Drake's block. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Calumet Club House, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
View in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill.
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Union Park. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic city, cityscape, street view, buildings, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Palmer House. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Chicago River from La Salle Street.
Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More
Lake view. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More
Lincoln Park, Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More
Union Park, Chicago, Ill. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Sol's clock, Washington Park, Chicago, Ill. U.S.A.
Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Michigan Southern depot. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection
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