Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company photograph collection, 1900s-1960s, bulk 1900-1939
- Collection ID 1985.0467
- Creator Names Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
- Title Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company photograph collection [graphic].
- Dates [1900s-1960s, bulk 1900-1939]
- Physical description
- 1189 photographic prints : b&w ; 25 x 34 cm. (10 x 13 1/2 in.) or smaller.
- 1 folder of non-graphic material.
- Collection summary Shows construction of gas storage tanks, laying of gas mains under streets, and equipment use and safety training of personnel. Also includes photographs of the construction of the Peoples Gas building, 1909-1911, and a gas holder after a U.S. Army Air Corps B-24 bomber crashed into it in 1943.
- Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company records.
- Finding Aids Note Container list available (1985-467).
- Acquisition information Gift of Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co., 1975 (1985.0467).
- Names Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
- Subjects
- Public utility companies Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Coke industry Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Fuel Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Building Illinois lctgm
- Aeronautical accidents Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Household appliances & equipment Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Offices Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Kitchens Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Excavation Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Tunnels Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Laborers Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Occupations Illinois Chicago.
- Industries Illinois Chicago.
- Genre
- Interior views. aat
- Portrait photographs. gmgpc
- Group portraits. gmgpc
- Progress photographs. gmgpc
- Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
- Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
- Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1985/467.htm