Walter V. Lesak photograph collection, 1930-1935, 1981.

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  • Collection ID 2002.0198
  • Title Walter V. Lesak photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1930-1935, 1981.
  • Physical description
    • 35 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 7 3/4 in.
    • 13 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Collection summary Photographs, 1930-1935, by Peter Fish Studios (a commercial photography firm at 160 East Illinois Street in Chicago) showing the redevelopment of a portion of the Near North Side Community Area bounded by Grand Avenue, Wabash, Dearborn Street, and the Chicago River as well as some views into the Loop Community Area. Also present are 13 photographs made in 1981 by an unknown photographer of hotels and other buildings and streetscapes along Michigan Avenue between Randolph Street and Congress Street for Walter V. Lesak, a lawyer specializing in real estate law. Topics in the 1930s include Wabash Avenue Bridge and views in all directions from it, aerial view of Chicago River bridge #2071, Harry's New York Bar and Cabaret, advertising signs, alleys, streetscapes along Kinzie Street, Cass Street, Austin Avenue, North Water Street, Wabash Avenue, Rush Street, and Illinois Avenue.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available (2002-198).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the estate of Walter V. Lesak(2002.0198).
  • Names
    • Harry's New York Bar and Cabaret (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Lesak, Walter V., former owner. fmo
    • Peter Fish Studios (Chicago, Ill.), photographer. pht
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago.
    • Hotels Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Wabash Avenue Bridge (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Michigan Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1930-1939.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1980-1989.
    • Near North Side (Chicago, Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1930-1939.
    • Loop (Chicago, Ill.) 1980-1989.
  • Genre
    • Photographic prints. 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/2002/198.htm