Arthur Rubloff papers

  • Creator Names Rubloff, Arthur, 1902-1986.
  • Title Arthur Rubloff papers [manuscript], 1944-1986.
  • Physical description 30 linear ft. (65 boxes and 3 v.)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and notes about Arthur Rubloff's activities as a Chicago real estate developer and advocate for civic improvement. Includes minutes and other files of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMA), 1947-1966 (4 boxes), some related to the Magnificent Mile Project; materials on the proposed Fort Dearborn Project for development of Chicago's downtown area, June 1947-1956 (4 boxes); speeches by Rubloff, 1944-1956; newspaper clippings about Rubloff and his company, 1954-1957; and a few materials on Old Town North, 1953-1967. Correspondents include Nelson Forrest, GNMA executive director, and Earl Kribben. Later correspondence and other personal papers ("A"-"I" topical files) of Arthur Rubloff, primarily relate to his philanthropic endeavors and association with various educational, cultural and social service institutions, 1962-1986 (16 boxes).
  • Acquisition information The first part of the collection was a gift of Arthur Rubloff in 1968 (1987.0131). An addition to the collection was a gift of his estate (1989.0469).
  • Names
    • Rubloff, Arthur, 1902-1986 Archives.
    • Arthur Rubloff & Company (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Fort Dearborn Project (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Greater North Michigan Avenue Association.
    • Forrest, Nelson.
    • Kribben, Earl, 1903-
    • Arthur Rubloff & Company (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Greater North Michigan Avenue Association.
  • Subjects
    • City planning Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Real estate developers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Real estate development Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Real estate investment Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Philanthropists Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Economic conditions 20th century.
    • Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill. : Community area)
    • Michigan Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Near North Side (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Minutes. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Speeches. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.