Frank M. Getchel slide collection

  • Collection ID 1985.0472
  • Creator Names Getchel, Frank M., photographer. pht
  • Title Frank M. Getchel slide collection, [graphic], [ca. 1940-1949].
  • Physical description
    • 177 transparencies : col. ; 35 mm.
    • 7 transparencies : col. ; 70 mm.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
  • Collection summary Views of Chicago by amateur photographer Getchel, including Buckingham Fountain, the Chicago Board of Trade building, the Chicago River, the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Field Museum of Natural History, gypsies on Maxwell Street, Michigan Avenue, Midway Airport, North Avenue Beach with bathers, the Railroad Fair of 1948, Union Station, and various streetscapes, buildings, car parks and panoramic views.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1985-472).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Frank M. Getchel, 1972 (1985.0472).
  • Geographic coverage
    • Buckingham Fountain (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago River (Ill.)
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Pictorial works.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Michigan Avenue South.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Maxwell Street.
  • Names
    • Chicago Board of Trade
    • Conrad Hilton Hotel (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Field Museum of Natural History
    • Merchandise Mart (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Midway Airport
    • Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Union Station (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago Railroad Fair (1948-1949)
  • Subjects
    • Airplanes Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Airports Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Beaches Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Commercial facilities Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Electric signs Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Galleries & museums Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Romanies Illinois Chicago.
    • Merry-go-rounds Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Parking Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Railroad stations Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Railroad companies Illinois Chicago 20th century Exhibitions.
    • Railroad companies United States 20th century Exhibitions.
    • Rivers Illinois Chicago. lctgm
  • Genre
    • Panoramic photographs. gmgpc
    • Slides Color. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1985/472.htm