• Title Chicago illustrated [graphic].
  • Dates Chicago, Ill. : Jevne & Almini, 1866-1867.
  • Physical description 52 prints : lithograph, col. ; 11 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.
  • Access and usage restrictions Please consult set 1. Advance appointment with special permission required to view set 2 or set 3.
  • Collection summary Images of Chicago (Ill.) in the early nineteenth century that were lithographed from original drawings by Louis Kurz. Scenes include prominent buildings, streets, and views of Chicago. Buildings include public buildings, hotels, railroad stations, churches, theaters, waterworks, and gas works. Streets include Lake Street, LaSalle Street, Michigan Avenue, Park Row, South Water Street, State Street, Wabash Avenue, Washington Street, and Wells Street. Also includes views of the Chicago River and the lakefront, showing Lake Michigan.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Original color lithographs from 1866-67 also available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, in bound volume under the title: "Chicago illustrated : 1830-1866 / literary description by James W. Sheahan, Esq. ; illustrations by the Chicago Lithographing Co."; and available in a collection of unbound items titled: "Collection of prints published by Jevne & Almini of Chicago (Ill.) PFL."
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Alfred W. Stern (n.d.), John R.W. Sargent (n.d.), and Aubrey G. S. Morris (1956.0150).
  • Names
    • Park Row (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Kurz, Louis, 1833-1921, artist.
    • Sheahan, James W. (James Washington), 1824-1883
    • Chicago Lithographing Co.
    • Jevne & Almini.
  • Subjects
    • Business enterprises Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Civic-ceremonial buildings Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Churches Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Government facilities Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Hotels Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Railroad stations. Illinois Chicago lctgm
    • Rivers Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Streets Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Theaters Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Waterfronts Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
    • Waterworks Illinois Chicago 1860-1869. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1860-1869.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Pictorial works.
    • Chicago (Ill.) 1860-1869.
    • Chicago River (Ill.)
    • Michigan, Lake
    • Lake Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • LaSalle Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • State Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • South Water Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Wabash Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Washington Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Wells Street (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Lithographs Color. gmgpc
    • Cityscape prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.