Milton Pikarsky photograph collection, ca. 1964-1975.

  • Collection ID 1992.0412
  • Title Milton Pikarsky photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates ca. 1964-1975.
  • Physical description
    • 22 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
    • 17 photographic prints : contact sheet, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Collection summary Photographs relating to Milton Pikarsky, Chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority and the Regional Transit Authority during the 1970s. Includes portraits of Pikarsky, group portraits of Pikarsky with local political figures including Richard J. Daley, official openings of elevated train stations, aerial views of expressways and elevated train lines, construction of the O'Hare Field elevated parking lot, a lake front water filtration plant, and the post office underpass. Contact sheets show portraits of Pikarsky, group portraits of Pikarsky with Superintendent of Police J. Rockford, and miscellaneous award ceremonies.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Barbara Thomas.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Milton Pikarsky papers; and publications by Pikarsky and photographs of him cataloged separately.
  • Names
    • Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976.
    • Pikarsky, Milton, 1924-1989 Portraits.
    • Chicago Transit Authority
  • Subjects
    • Elevated railroads Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Municipal officials and employees Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Roads Illinois Chicago. lctgm
  • Genre Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc