Henry C. Grebe & Company photograph collection, 1940-1972.

  • Collection ID 1996.0045
  • Creator Names Henry C. Grebe & Company (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title Henry C. Grebe & Company photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1940-1972.
  • Physical description
    • 3,118 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
    • 18 photographic prints : col. ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 4 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
    • 1 photographic print : b&w ; 12 x 30 in.
    • 8 albums (204 photographic prints) : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
    • 1,552 negatives : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 65 transparencies : col., some slides ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 21 motion picture film reels : col. ; 16 mm.
    • 2 motion picture film reels : b&w ; 16 mm.
    • 19 photomechanical prints : b&w.
    • 1 folder (15 drawings and blueprints) ; 24 x 43 in. or smaller.
  • Access and usage restrictions
    • Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage or negatives in cool storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
    • In order to view an original motion picture film, a research copy must to be made.
  • Collection summary Includes photographs related to the Henry C. Grebe & Company ship building business located in Chicago (Ill.) at 3250 North Washtenaw Avenue on the Chicago River. The company built approximately 200 boats at its Chicago location, including yachts, naval vessels, and commercial vessels. The photographs primarily depict vessels being built, vessels interiors, and vessels on the water. Some views include people, either builders or owners. Photographed by Kaufmann & Fabry and other Chicago area commercial photographers.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Henry C. Grebe & Company records.
  • Names
    • Henry C. Grebe & Company (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • 3250 North Washtenaw Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Kaufmann & Fabry Co. pht
  • Subjects
    • Boat & ship industry Illinois Chicago 1940-1979. lctgm
    • Yachts Illinois 1940-1979.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago River (Ill.) 1940-1979.
  • Genre
    • Photograph albums. gmgpc
    • Drawings. gmgpc
    • Film negatives. gmgpc
    • Film transparencies. gmgpc
    • Motion pictures.
    • Photomechanical prints. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc