Chicago Central Communities Study photograph collection, 1970.

  • Collection ID 1990.0508
  • Creator Names Lightfoot, Robert M., photographer. pht
  • Title Chicago Central Communities Study photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1970.
  • Physical description 94 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Collection summary Photographs taken by Robert M. Lightfoot to accompany the Chicago Central Communities Study prepared for the Chicago Department of Development and Planning. Includes street views of commercial buildings, dwellings, and industrial buildings located on Chicago Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Oak street, and the area along the south branch of the Chicago River, as well as Grant Park, Marina City, and the Merchandise Mart. Also includes aerial photographs of the mid-Chicago area and architectural drawings of unidentified buildings by John Alschuler, Inc.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the Municipal Reference Library (1990.0508).
  • Names
    • John Alschuler, Inc. (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Marina City (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Merchandise Mart (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Department of Development and Planning. Chicago central communities study.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Department of Development and Planning.
  • Subjects
    • Bridges Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Cityscapes Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Commercial facilities Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Dwellings Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Industrial facilities Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Parks Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Railroad shops & yards Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
    • Rivers Illinois Chicago 1970-1979. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1970-1979.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Chicago Avenue West.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Michigan Avenue North.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Oak Street West.
  • Genre
    • Architectural drawings. gmgpc
    • Aerial photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.