The east side of La Salle Street, looking to the south from near its intersection with Adams Street

Item — Box: 1, Item: 18

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

Black and white negative on glass

Dimensions

7" x 5"

General

View is from the north of Adams. The Home Insurance Building at the left was demolished in 1931. The Rookery (still standing) is the building south of Adams. At the end of La Salle is the Board of Trade (replaced in 1930 by the current building). Inscribed "Copyright 1906 by A.C. Roebuck"