The east side of LaSalle Street, looking to the south from near its intersection with Randolph Street

Item — Box: 1, Item: 11

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This series consists of two unrelated groups of images of Chicago on glass:

a group of magic lantern slides (some color, some black and white; probably from the 1890s)

a group of street views (probably about 1905)

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

Additional Description

Physical Description

Photographic negative on glass.

Dimensions

7" x 5"

General

The building at the far left is on the site of the James R. Thompson Center. The railing in the middle of the street marks the entrance to the La Salle Street tunnel under the Chicago River. On the east side of La Salle south of Randolph is the Chicago City Hall and Cook County Building, demolished in 1905 to make way for the present building. The image is inscribed "Copyright 1906 by A.C. Roebuck"