Changing Chicago project photographs by Jay Boersma, 1987.

  • Collection ID 1991.0369
  • Creator Names Boersma, Jay, 1947- photographer. pht
  • Title Changing Chicago project photographs by Jay Boersma [graphic].
  • Dates 1987.
  • Physical description
    • 115 photographic prints : col. ; 11 x 14 in. (Work prints).
    • 22 photographic prints : col. ; 11 x 14 in. (Exhibition prints).
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
  • Collection summary Photographs focus on the built environment of Chicago's southern suburbs, such as Homewood (Ill.). Includes views of buildings, streets, automobiles, gas stations, commercial signs, automotive supply houses, railroad tracks, stores, schools, churches, residences, vacant buildings, and restaurants that are common to the suburban landscape.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Finding Aids Note Descriptive inventory for the Changing Chicago photodocumentary archive is available online.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Jay Boersma, 1989 (1991.0369).
  • Subjects
    • Automobile service stations Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Business enterprises Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Churches Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Commercial facilities Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Dwellings Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Railroad tracks Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Restaurants Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Signs Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Schools Illinois Chicago Suburban Area 1980-1989. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago Suburban Area (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1980-1989.
  • Genre Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
  • Uniform title Changing Chicago (Photography project : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online in Changing Chicago photodocumentary archive http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/search/searchterm/00004209/