J. Carson Webster collection of photographs, [1960s].

  • Collection ID 1993.0315
  • Creator Names Webster, J. Carson (James Carson), 1905-1989, photographer. pht
  • Title J. Carson Webster collection of photographs [graphic].
  • Dates [1960s].
  • Physical description 0.9 linear feet, including ca. 225 b&w photographs.
  • Collection summary Black and white photographs, presumably taken by architectural historian J. Carson Webster, of various Chicago buildings including commercial buildings, cultural buildings, government buildings, religious buildings, dwellings, transportation facilities and educational buildings. Some notable buildings in the collection include photographs of the Chicago Theater, Chicago Tribune Tower and printing plant, the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, and Hull House.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Webster was a professor of art history at Northwestern University from 1931 to 1973. He wrote the text for a revised publication of Chicago's Famous Buildings (1969) and Architecture in Chicago and Vicinity" (1965).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Northwestern University Library (1993.0315).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer(s).
  • Subjects
    • Architecture Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago 20th century Photographs.
  • Names
    • Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum Photographs.
    • Chicago Tribune (Firm) Buildings Photographs.
    • University of Illinois at Chicago Buildings Photographs.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century Photographs.
  • Genre
    • Exterior views. aat
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.