Tower at the White City amusement park, illuminated at night
Scope and Contents
This series consists of two unrelated groups of images of Chicago on glass:
Dates
- 1905
Creator
- From the File: Roebuck, Alvah Curtis, 1864-1948 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Black and white negative on glass
Dimensions
Glass measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
General
Caption on the original envelope is not correct. The White City amusement park was built in the same area as the World's Columbian Exposition, but later. (The Exposition was also called "White City.")
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
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Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
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