I’m researching the Russian Naval Visit to America in 1863 during the Civil War. Britain was afraid the Russian Navy positioning would be a threat to their overseas trade. The “Chicago Post” published an article in that regards which was a republishing of the article originally appearing in the Liverpool Courier.
I use “_” on Chi Post as I don’t know whether that was “The Daily Chicago Post” of the “Chicago Evening Post.” I’m confident you specialists would know which/actual name.
The title of the article (or its content) reads:
“Squadron of light frigates can cause incalculable damage to Atlantic trade.”
Chicago Post, October 26, 1863.
If you have a digitized version of the full page in which this article appears I would like to have a copy. I would also appreciate a good digitized version of the Post masthead, any day of 1863. If there are any fees for this service please advise and I will remit. Thank you for your help, service, and your website.
Regards,
Sterling Bowen
Grant Barrettsays
It appears as though your site has been hacked or otherwise compromised. I have been able to repeat this in three different browsers.
1. In a desktop browser, do a Google search for:
“By the shores of old Lake Michigan, where the hawk wind blows”
2. Your site comes up (for me) as the first result:
3. Click on it in the Google search results. A flurry of spam and porn sites quickly load one after the other in the same tab or browser
However, you do NOT get the spam/porn pages if you do the search on a mobile browser, or if you go to the URL directly without coming from a Google search.
Good luck.
Administratorsays
Grant, this has happened before. The problem is with Google, not my site. If you do the same search on another search engine (DuckDuckGo, for example), the link is clean.
It’s the link that is generated by Google that is corrupt. This is one reason why I do not use anything named “Google.”
UPDATE: I checked further and found that there was a malicious code that was added to one of the files. It re-directed Google/Yahoo searches to spam. I removed the code and everything is back to normal. Thanks again!
dan golodnersays
I saw your picture of the sixth city hall 1885-1905. I was wondering if you shoot me a higher quality pic? Maybe 1500 pixals wide?
Thanks
Bryan Batessays
I am trying to read any articles which relate to the murder of my Auntie in Chicago around the 8th(?) July 1949. Her married name was Betty Gager and she was murdered by her estranged husband ,Frank who ,after fatally shooting my Auntie, then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.I have found one,fairly brief article relating to the tragedy in the Chicago Tribune but wondered if there was any more detailed reporting in your newspaper?
I would be grateful for any help?
Sarah Crawfordsays
Hi! I handle the social media for Kirk’s Naturals. We would love to use some of the images and information you have regarding James S. Kirk seen here: https://chicagology.com/rebuilding/rebuilding068/
Thanks!
Eli Adlersays
I am hoping to obtain a license to use an image I found on your website under the “skyscraper” section. The description of the photo is: ” A view looking East from Clark St. showing left to right the Carbon and Carbide Building, the Pure Oil Building, the Mather Tower, the Tribune Tower, …”
Its for a documentary entitled, Surviving Skokie. http://www.survivingskokiemovie.org and I need to replace one image that I thought was Fair Use but apparently isn’t.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Administratorsays
All images posted on Chicagology are considered public domain.
Hello. I’m doing some research on the Lyon & Healy company for an article I’m writing. Would you be able to let me know where you found these lovely illustrations: https://chicagology.com/business/lyonhealy/. I’m hoping to track them down in a high-resolution format. Thanks so much!
Kat Fairsays
I recently purchased a leather back copy of Vanity Fair by Thackeray. Donahue and Henneberry chicago are listed as the publishers, with no date. Understandably, I did not find the book in your bibliography list Do you know when it might have been printed?
Hello! I love the photos you have for the Hawaiian Exhibit in the 1893 World’s Exposition Fair of the pavillion and the hula dancers. I am writing a textbook on world dance and would love to include them. Any chance that would be possible, and if so, could I have high resolution copies?
Thanks very much! Patricia B.
Tomsays
If you want correct information concerning the panoramic photograph George R Lawrence made in 1900 of the “Alton limited”, please with an email address and phone number outside this public forum.
David Rappsays
Can you provide the source of the West Side Park #2 photo, “Boys peeking through the fence at West Side Ball Park #2 around 1905,” shown on this page: https://chicagology.com/baseball/westsidepark/. I would love to get a copy of the original. I have a friend who’s father remembered watching games at West Side Park through the outfield fence, so he may be one of those boys! Thanks
Sharon Moriaritysays
I found in my grandmother’s things an
Along the Plaisance
Watercolor by Charles Graham (1852-1911)
Official artist of the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition.
I would like more information about it.
I know my grandparents attended the fair in 1911 and I don’t know if she got it there or were they in the Chicago Tribune?
I work on a series called Impossible Engineering where we look at a present day engineering marvel and both tell its story and the story of a variety of the engineering innovation that were its precursors.
We are looking into the invention of Stamping and understand that Adolph Schoeninger brought this technique into his production to simplify costs and reduce production times.
Would I be able to speak to you about this in more detail as I would love to hear any more information that you may know about this.
Many thanks
Annabel
Drewsays
Hi there!
Not sure if this is still being monitored but I’m a HUGE 1893 world’s fair fan. I’ve wondered what happened to the Government Building and the Transportation Building. I loved the article of the fires as there isn’t much historical recollection of the buildings demise. But I noticed there was much care to preserve the Govt. Building and successfully; but then when was is destroyed and why? As a resident of Chicago I know only the Art Palace of the main buildings to have survived the fair.
Hi. I’m trying to find some info on a beer bottle I recently inherited. It is embossed with the words “Famous Beer Company of Chicago” Any history or info would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Beth Weynasays
I am looking for a street in the 1940 census that my great grandfather lived on. It was called Salman Ave. It does not come up in any search of Chicago, IL.
Lanasays
Do you know who Homan St was named after?
Administratorsays
Named by Homan Land Assn., which laid out the subdivision in the district.
Joseph Homan was the contract for Homan and Brown & Co.
C.L. Wadesays
Any plans to include the Doremus Congregational Church Train Wreck of 13 July 1904 (The Picnic Train Wreck) and any history of the church in Chicago?
Do you have a record (or can you please direct me to one) of the members of prominent Chicago Society around the time of Chicago’s Golden Age – those largely involved with the Potter/Bertha Palmer circle, etc.?
This is for research for my novel in progress: a historical fiction cozy mystery “inspired” by Chicago as well as Riverside, Illinois.
Thanks for your help, Joyce Pyka :o)
Sally Ellissays
We recently found a photograph of an old woman holding up one of your newspapers. The back of the photo is dated 1931 or 1937. The headlines are:
U.S .TO LAUNCH BIG BUYING DRIVE
PARENTS SUE TRUSTEES TO SAVE SCHOOLS, Administration Shapes Plans as Purchasing Power Expands
THOUSANDS MORE TO JOIN NRA.
Gen. Jackson Pleads for Coal Strike’s End
The date is not legible, nor are the articles.
Can you shed any light on what these articles might be about. I’m trying to figure out why my husband’s great-great-grandmother is holding this particular newspaper. Any help you can give would be appreciated. Thanks.
Jan Davissays
I have two Christmas, holiday plates from 1970 and 1971 that were first and second in a series, “Christmas Among Nations”. The first recognizes the first Christmas in Bethlehem. The second plate is dedicated to the Polish, Christmas Eve family dinner called “WIGLIA”. Do these plates have any value?
Ellann Olsensays
I recently found a small game about the size if a silver dollar. It appears to be an advertisment. It says GEO•B•CARPENTER & Co., 440 N. WELLS ST., “Old Colony”, BELT, IS NO GAME IT’S A CINCH, CHICSGO, ILL., POKER DICE GAME DIRECTIONS, PLACE ON TABLE ANDROID ROTATE OR SPIN.
Game side has 6 holes you are to put 5 little pellets into. It appears to be very old. Manufacturer was the Whitehead & Hoag Co. Of Newark, N.J.
Can you tell me the history of this item & is it of value?
Joy A. Crosssays
I’m an eighty-six year old female member of an elite club. At age 15 I attended the fifth game of the 1945 World Series after waiting in line all night with my father to have the honor of sitting in the bleacher seats in Wrigley’s center/right field. Do you have any tips on how I might build my case in order to get two tickets to a World Series game at WRIGLEY Field, assuming the Cubs will win the pennant. For proof that I indeed attended the 1945 game, I can describe certain happenings during the Sunday game that we don’t see in print. For example, I was sitting in the section of center field where free seats had been reserved for military personnel and I can tell you how during warm-up the players were instructed (by a certain gesture) to toss an occasional fly ball into the stands for a lucky soldier to catch. Thanks for your help.
Jake Schroedersays
I have a ticket stub that says “Chicago Baseball Championship”, Oct. 8 at Comiskey Park. I’m guessing its from around the 1920s-1930s based on where I got it from. If I emailed you a picture would you be able to give me an idea of what series it was maybe? I believe it may be from the Cubs/Sox series.
thanks!
Debra Harmansays
This is a wonderful site, and I came in to find out about the Peter Shuttler wagons. I’m helping my husband with a wonderful manuscript about his great-grandfather, who mentions that his brother had one of this. I should say, he mentions it PROUDLY!
I’d like to use one or two of the images of the wagon, and I see that images are public domain. I am just confirming, and also congratulating you on a great site.
Great Info and original picture/etching of Wm. Hoyt & Company. Who has rights for this and what would it cost to use for a book. I’m writing about someone who worked there.
We are currently working on an exhibit and am looking to try and locate a high resolution image of an image that is shown on the website. Specifically it is of:
Lake House and Rush Street Bridge #1
N. Rush and E. Hubbard
About 1860
I was wondering if you had specific information on where this was sourced from so that we could get a hi res scan made of the original.
Any information is greatly appreciated. I assume that my email is sent to the administrator and you can respond directly to that.
Jack Millersays
I’m looking for an article from the Chicago Sun-Times August 15th 1968 entitled A Wells St. Guru with a badge by Brian D. Boyer. I would like to get a printable copy if possible . Can you help me with this or refer me to someone who can? Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Jack Miller
Joanne Barrettsays
Hi:
I would like to have a copy of the Article covering the Automobile Show of 1916. I cannot find the Chicago Examiner January 23 article. I am wondering if I could have a copy from your website and I, of course, will cover the cost.
Thank you,
Joanne Barrett
Michael Jensensays
Hello, I found some photos taken by C.D. Mosher . They are memorial prints from the negatives that were placed in the 1876 capsule. Has there been any reprints since them.
Can you tell me anything about them?
David Rappsays
Still trying to find the full-rez original of this photo. Can you advise? -David
Can you provide the source of the West Side Park #2 photo, “Boys peeking through the fence at West Side Ball Park #2 around 1905,” shown on this page: https://chicagology.com/baseball/westsidepark/. I would love to get a copy of the original. I have a friend who’s father remembered watching games at West Side Park through the outfield fence, so he may be one of those boys! Thanks
Kimiko Watanabesays
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am working for a Japanese TV production company,
Currently I am producing a documentary program of
Chicago and 1920’s for a Japanese Television.
In our research, we found your web site introducing about Capone.
I would be the most grateful if we can use the old photo of “Four Deuces”
on your web site for our program. https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/capone/
Please let me know if you can give us a permission to use.
Best Regards,
PJ McCarthysays
You have a photograph of the construction of the RR Donnelley Calumet Avenue Plant on your website. I am desperately looking for a picture of 2226 Calumet Avenue, which was built in 1869 and demolished in 1943. That house is just out of the shot of the photo you have. Where did you find that photo, and are there other photos of the construction? Any help that you can be in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Not sure if you’ve ever come across my website or not. It has images of over 5,000 of my old Chicago postcards. Thousands of people have found my website a valuable research tool since I started it, and that was a complete surprise to me. I figured just a few people would be interested in it!
I am in the process of completely rebuilding the site, to be much easier to navigate and use. Should be done in a few months. I’m working every day, but it is a huge job. I will have a page of links to other websites that help with Chicago research, and will definitely include your site, which I just discovered. I found it because I needed to find out about a card to have a correct caption for it.
This is a fabulous site! I am looking for additional imagery and information on the interior of the Masonic Temple (1893), specifically the rooftop garden theaters and the theaters used by the fraternity on the upper floors (Oriental Consistory). My background centers around historical painted scenery for the theatre and the artists that produced these painted backgrounds (for all types of venues, especially fraternal theaters). My main focus has been the scenic studio of Sosman & Landis (417-419 South Clinton Street) that operated from approximately, 1877-1925. They produced much of the painted scenery for the White City and Masonic theaters nationwide. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Aracelis Andrewssays
The post office does not recognize Sawer Road they preformed street or ave.i have had postal delivery problems. This is in the. Logavn Square neighborhood.ood.
Aracelis Andrewssays
I can barely read what I want to post I meant Logan Square
Frank Kollinssays
Absolutely fantastic site! Thank you… I am interested in the history of the ‘Cinch’ coal company, closed in the 1960’s I think, They were a Peobody distributer I believe. I am also interested in the history of the ‘Levee’ district, and when was it it razed, on a recent ‘History trip’, I noticed that many of the original streets no longer even exist, let alone any of the notorious landmarks.
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Frank
Russ.Milne, Jr.says
Thank you for your site, very interesting. My dad in his book tells about his time as an orphan in and around Chicago. At eighteen in 1922 he began working various places: Illinois Steel Mill, Pullman Co., Gary Railways, Elgin-Joliet and Eastern Railroad, Standard Oil, Crown Point Sheriff’s Department (deputy there when John Dillinger broke out), Indiana Harbor Sheet and Tub Mill, Anaconda Refining Co., and Builders of Boxcars. When the depression elevated, he was out of employment like thousands of others. Couldn’t find any jobs and didn’t want handouts. So he started vending eggs and additional farm products. He was thriving until the banks closed, wiping away his small funds. Again he embarked on his own, picking up discarded bottles and peddling these at speak-easies. After saving a few greenbacks, he bought perch from the great fish markets of Chicago, scaled and washed the merchandise before selling it to taverns and stores. He began gaining and jumped into hauling coal, which quickly led him toward black dirt excavating.
Sincerely,
Russ Milne
Jeanne McMillansays
I just met Margaret Farwell who was the Sears & Roebuck 1930 catalog cover model in Chicago. She is 106 years old. Her family would like a picture of the cover, but are unsure which one it is. Can you help me find it? It would me so much to them. Margaret is previous! Thank you. Jeanne Mc Millan
Willsays
Hi, I recently found a portrait of a lady who lived in my area and attended the world’s fair in 1933. This portrait is done on paper with pastel and the artist signed it and has also written ” a lady in Paris” the artist signed it Dale. I wondered if anyone had any information on artists who were there or if there was a place I can send a photo of the portrait for someone to take a look at. Thanks.
Susan Cousinssays
I have a painting of Humboldt Park signed by J. Kristian. It was found in a Chicago public school and was probably done during the WPA program. I would appreciate any information about the artist. Thank you.
Hi! We have started a new Historical Society in Coleman, Mi. In our early years we had three shingle mills and it is said that one of our mills provided shingles and possibly wood to help rebuild Chicago after the big fire. Is there any way to find out where building materials actually did come from?
Thank you!
Pam
Jeffrey T Whitneysays
I have a question. I am writing a book that takes place during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. One of the things that happened while at the fair was that some dude gave some historic talk about the death of the frontier. Where would he have given this speech? I’ve scoured the Rand-McNally map of the fair and I can’t see any amphitheater other than the Choral Building, or the band stands outside the Administration building.
stephen wymansays
i have an 1893 columbian exposition chicago coin…the head is gold..reverse side the ship is gold and the 2 worlds below it are also gold..i can not find this coin any where that looks like this one …were there any made like this??or was this done by some one else..
Melinda Hibbardsays
I’m looking for anything about my two 2nd great grandfathers
Adam J. Kasper, Sr.. I know he lived at 628 Deming Place, Chicago, IL and imported coffee, tea, and spices.
William Grus (there were actually 3 of them) – I know they were merchant tailors before and after the great fire in Chicago.
Hello,
I’m researching the Russian Naval Visit to America in 1863 during the Civil War. Britain was afraid the Russian Navy positioning would be a threat to their overseas trade. The “Chicago Post” published an article in that regards which was a republishing of the article originally appearing in the Liverpool Courier.
I use “_” on Chi Post as I don’t know whether that was “The Daily Chicago Post” of the “Chicago Evening Post.” I’m confident you specialists would know which/actual name.
The title of the article (or its content) reads:
“Squadron of light frigates can cause incalculable damage to Atlantic trade.”
Chicago Post, October 26, 1863.
If you have a digitized version of the full page in which this article appears I would like to have a copy. I would also appreciate a good digitized version of the Post masthead, any day of 1863. If there are any fees for this service please advise and I will remit. Thank you for your help, service, and your website.
Regards,
Sterling Bowen
It appears as though your site has been hacked or otherwise compromised. I have been able to repeat this in three different browsers.
1. In a desktop browser, do a Google search for:
“By the shores of old Lake Michigan, where the hawk wind blows”
2. Your site comes up (for me) as the first result:
https://chicagology.com/chicagoname/
3. Click on it in the Google search results. A flurry of spam and porn sites quickly load one after the other in the same tab or browser
However, you do NOT get the spam/porn pages if you do the search on a mobile browser, or if you go to the URL directly without coming from a Google search.
Good luck.
Grant, this has happened before. The problem is with Google, not my site. If you do the same search on another search engine (DuckDuckGo, for example), the link is clean.
It’s the link that is generated by Google that is corrupt. This is one reason why I do not use anything named “Google.”
UPDATE: I checked further and found that there was a malicious code that was added to one of the files. It re-directed Google/Yahoo searches to spam. I removed the code and everything is back to normal. Thanks again!
I saw your picture of the sixth city hall 1885-1905. I was wondering if you shoot me a higher quality pic? Maybe 1500 pixals wide?
Thanks
I am trying to read any articles which relate to the murder of my Auntie in Chicago around the 8th(?) July 1949. Her married name was Betty Gager and she was murdered by her estranged husband ,Frank who ,after fatally shooting my Auntie, then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.I have found one,fairly brief article relating to the tragedy in the Chicago Tribune but wondered if there was any more detailed reporting in your newspaper?
I would be grateful for any help?
Hi! I handle the social media for Kirk’s Naturals. We would love to use some of the images and information you have regarding James S. Kirk seen here: https://chicagology.com/rebuilding/rebuilding068/
Thanks!
I am hoping to obtain a license to use an image I found on your website under the “skyscraper” section. The description of the photo is: ” A view looking East from Clark St. showing left to right the Carbon and Carbide Building, the Pure Oil Building, the Mather Tower, the Tribune Tower, …”
Its for a documentary entitled, Surviving Skokie. http://www.survivingskokiemovie.org and I need to replace one image that I thought was Fair Use but apparently isn’t.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
All images posted on Chicagology are considered public domain.
Hello. I’m doing some research on the Lyon & Healy company for an article I’m writing. Would you be able to let me know where you found these lovely illustrations: https://chicagology.com/business/lyonhealy/. I’m hoping to track them down in a high-resolution format. Thanks so much!
I recently purchased a leather back copy of Vanity Fair by Thackeray. Donahue and Henneberry chicago are listed as the publishers, with no date. Understandably, I did not find the book in your bibliography list Do you know when it might have been printed?
Hello! I love the photos you have for the Hawaiian Exhibit in the 1893 World’s Exposition Fair of the pavillion and the hula dancers. I am writing a textbook on world dance and would love to include them. Any chance that would be possible, and if so, could I have high resolution copies?
Thanks very much! Patricia B.
If you want correct information concerning the panoramic photograph George R Lawrence made in 1900 of the “Alton limited”, please with an email address and phone number outside this public forum.
Can you provide the source of the West Side Park #2 photo, “Boys peeking through the fence at West Side Ball Park #2 around 1905,” shown on this page: https://chicagology.com/baseball/westsidepark/. I would love to get a copy of the original. I have a friend who’s father remembered watching games at West Side Park through the outfield fence, so he may be one of those boys! Thanks
I found in my grandmother’s things an
Along the Plaisance
Watercolor by Charles Graham (1852-1911)
Official artist of the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition.
I would like more information about it.
I know my grandparents attended the fair in 1911 and I don’t know if she got it there or were they in the Chicago Tribune?
Good Morning,
I work on a series called Impossible Engineering where we look at a present day engineering marvel and both tell its story and the story of a variety of the engineering innovation that were its precursors.
We are looking into the invention of Stamping and understand that Adolph Schoeninger brought this technique into his production to simplify costs and reduce production times.
Would I be able to speak to you about this in more detail as I would love to hear any more information that you may know about this.
Many thanks
Annabel
Hi there!
Not sure if this is still being monitored but I’m a HUGE 1893 world’s fair fan. I’ve wondered what happened to the Government Building and the Transportation Building. I loved the article of the fires as there isn’t much historical recollection of the buildings demise. But I noticed there was much care to preserve the Govt. Building and successfully; but then when was is destroyed and why? As a resident of Chicago I know only the Art Palace of the main buildings to have survived the fair.
Hi. I’m trying to find some info on a beer bottle I recently inherited. It is embossed with the words “Famous Beer Company of Chicago” Any history or info would be much appreciated. Thank you!
I am looking for a street in the 1940 census that my great grandfather lived on. It was called Salman Ave. It does not come up in any search of Chicago, IL.
Do you know who Homan St was named after?
Named by Homan Land Assn., which laid out the subdivision in the district.
Joseph Homan was the contract for Homan and Brown & Co.
Any plans to include the Doremus Congregational Church Train Wreck of 13 July 1904 (The Picnic Train Wreck) and any history of the church in Chicago?
Hello,
Do you have a record (or can you please direct me to one) of the members of prominent Chicago Society around the time of Chicago’s Golden Age – those largely involved with the Potter/Bertha Palmer circle, etc.?
This is for research for my novel in progress: a historical fiction cozy mystery “inspired” by Chicago as well as Riverside, Illinois.
Thanks for your help, Joyce Pyka :o)
We recently found a photograph of an old woman holding up one of your newspapers. The back of the photo is dated 1931 or 1937. The headlines are:
U.S .TO LAUNCH BIG BUYING DRIVE
PARENTS SUE TRUSTEES TO SAVE SCHOOLS, Administration Shapes Plans as Purchasing Power Expands
THOUSANDS MORE TO JOIN NRA.
Gen. Jackson Pleads for Coal Strike’s End
The date is not legible, nor are the articles.
Can you shed any light on what these articles might be about. I’m trying to figure out why my husband’s great-great-grandmother is holding this particular newspaper. Any help you can give would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have two Christmas, holiday plates from 1970 and 1971 that were first and second in a series, “Christmas Among Nations”. The first recognizes the first Christmas in Bethlehem. The second plate is dedicated to the Polish, Christmas Eve family dinner called “WIGLIA”. Do these plates have any value?
I recently found a small game about the size if a silver dollar. It appears to be an advertisment. It says GEO•B•CARPENTER & Co., 440 N. WELLS ST., “Old Colony”, BELT, IS NO GAME IT’S A CINCH, CHICSGO, ILL., POKER DICE GAME DIRECTIONS, PLACE ON TABLE ANDROID ROTATE OR SPIN.
Game side has 6 holes you are to put 5 little pellets into. It appears to be very old. Manufacturer was the Whitehead & Hoag Co. Of Newark, N.J.
Can you tell me the history of this item & is it of value?
I’m an eighty-six year old female member of an elite club. At age 15 I attended the fifth game of the 1945 World Series after waiting in line all night with my father to have the honor of sitting in the bleacher seats in Wrigley’s center/right field. Do you have any tips on how I might build my case in order to get two tickets to a World Series game at WRIGLEY Field, assuming the Cubs will win the pennant. For proof that I indeed attended the 1945 game, I can describe certain happenings during the Sunday game that we don’t see in print. For example, I was sitting in the section of center field where free seats had been reserved for military personnel and I can tell you how during warm-up the players were instructed (by a certain gesture) to toss an occasional fly ball into the stands for a lucky soldier to catch. Thanks for your help.
I have a ticket stub that says “Chicago Baseball Championship”, Oct. 8 at Comiskey Park. I’m guessing its from around the 1920s-1930s based on where I got it from. If I emailed you a picture would you be able to give me an idea of what series it was maybe? I believe it may be from the Cubs/Sox series.
thanks!
This is a wonderful site, and I came in to find out about the Peter Shuttler wagons. I’m helping my husband with a wonderful manuscript about his great-grandfather, who mentions that his brother had one of this. I should say, he mentions it PROUDLY!
I’d like to use one or two of the images of the wagon, and I see that images are public domain. I am just confirming, and also congratulating you on a great site.
Deb Harman
Great Info and original picture/etching of Wm. Hoyt & Company. Who has rights for this and what would it cost to use for a book. I’m writing about someone who worked there.
We are currently working on an exhibit and am looking to try and locate a high resolution image of an image that is shown on the website. Specifically it is of:
Lake House and Rush Street Bridge #1
N. Rush and E. Hubbard
About 1860
I was wondering if you had specific information on where this was sourced from so that we could get a hi res scan made of the original.
Any information is greatly appreciated. I assume that my email is sent to the administrator and you can respond directly to that.
I’m looking for an article from the Chicago Sun-Times August 15th 1968 entitled A Wells St. Guru with a badge by Brian D. Boyer. I would like to get a printable copy if possible . Can you help me with this or refer me to someone who can? Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Jack Miller
Hi:
I would like to have a copy of the Article covering the Automobile Show of 1916. I cannot find the Chicago Examiner January 23 article. I am wondering if I could have a copy from your website and I, of course, will cover the cost.
Thank you,
Joanne Barrett
Hello, I found some photos taken by C.D. Mosher . They are memorial prints from the negatives that were placed in the 1876 capsule. Has there been any reprints since them.
Can you tell me anything about them?
Still trying to find the full-rez original of this photo. Can you advise? -David
Can you provide the source of the West Side Park #2 photo, “Boys peeking through the fence at West Side Ball Park #2 around 1905,” shown on this page: https://chicagology.com/baseball/westsidepark/. I would love to get a copy of the original. I have a friend who’s father remembered watching games at West Side Park through the outfield fence, so he may be one of those boys! Thanks
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am working for a Japanese TV production company,
Currently I am producing a documentary program of
Chicago and 1920’s for a Japanese Television.
In our research, we found your web site introducing about Capone.
I would be the most grateful if we can use the old photo of “Four Deuces”
on your web site for our program.
https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/capone/
Please let me know if you can give us a permission to use.
Best Regards,
You have a photograph of the construction of the RR Donnelley Calumet Avenue Plant on your website. I am desperately looking for a picture of 2226 Calumet Avenue, which was built in 1869 and demolished in 1943. That house is just out of the shot of the photo you have. Where did you find that photo, and are there other photos of the construction? Any help that you can be in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Not sure if you’ve ever come across my website or not. It has images of over 5,000 of my old Chicago postcards. Thousands of people have found my website a valuable research tool since I started it, and that was a complete surprise to me. I figured just a few people would be interested in it!
I am in the process of completely rebuilding the site, to be much easier to navigate and use. Should be done in a few months. I’m working every day, but it is a huge job. I will have a page of links to other websites that help with Chicago research, and will definitely include your site, which I just discovered. I found it because I needed to find out about a card to have a correct caption for it.
Good luck with this great website!
This is a fabulous site! I am looking for additional imagery and information on the interior of the Masonic Temple (1893), specifically the rooftop garden theaters and the theaters used by the fraternity on the upper floors (Oriental Consistory). My background centers around historical painted scenery for the theatre and the artists that produced these painted backgrounds (for all types of venues, especially fraternal theaters). My main focus has been the scenic studio of Sosman & Landis (417-419 South Clinton Street) that operated from approximately, 1877-1925. They produced much of the painted scenery for the White City and Masonic theaters nationwide. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
The post office does not recognize Sawer Road they preformed street or ave.i have had postal delivery problems. This is in the. Logavn Square neighborhood.ood.
I can barely read what I want to post I meant Logan Square
Absolutely fantastic site! Thank you… I am interested in the history of the ‘Cinch’ coal company, closed in the 1960’s I think, They were a Peobody distributer I believe. I am also interested in the history of the ‘Levee’ district, and when was it it razed, on a recent ‘History trip’, I noticed that many of the original streets no longer even exist, let alone any of the notorious landmarks.
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Frank
Thank you for your site, very interesting. My dad in his book tells about his time as an orphan in and around Chicago. At eighteen in 1922 he began working various places: Illinois Steel Mill, Pullman Co., Gary Railways, Elgin-Joliet and Eastern Railroad, Standard Oil, Crown Point Sheriff’s Department (deputy there when John Dillinger broke out), Indiana Harbor Sheet and Tub Mill, Anaconda Refining Co., and Builders of Boxcars. When the depression elevated, he was out of employment like thousands of others. Couldn’t find any jobs and didn’t want handouts. So he started vending eggs and additional farm products. He was thriving until the banks closed, wiping away his small funds. Again he embarked on his own, picking up discarded bottles and peddling these at speak-easies. After saving a few greenbacks, he bought perch from the great fish markets of Chicago, scaled and washed the merchandise before selling it to taverns and stores. He began gaining and jumped into hauling coal, which quickly led him toward black dirt excavating.
Sincerely,
Russ Milne
I just met Margaret Farwell who was the Sears & Roebuck 1930 catalog cover model in Chicago. She is 106 years old. Her family would like a picture of the cover, but are unsure which one it is. Can you help me find it? It would me so much to them. Margaret is previous! Thank you. Jeanne Mc Millan
Hi, I recently found a portrait of a lady who lived in my area and attended the world’s fair in 1933. This portrait is done on paper with pastel and the artist signed it and has also written ” a lady in Paris” the artist signed it Dale. I wondered if anyone had any information on artists who were there or if there was a place I can send a photo of the portrait for someone to take a look at. Thanks.
I have a painting of Humboldt Park signed by J. Kristian. It was found in a Chicago public school and was probably done during the WPA program. I would appreciate any information about the artist. Thank you.
Hi! We have started a new Historical Society in Coleman, Mi. In our early years we had three shingle mills and it is said that one of our mills provided shingles and possibly wood to help rebuild Chicago after the big fire. Is there any way to find out where building materials actually did come from?
Thank you!
Pam
I have a question. I am writing a book that takes place during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. One of the things that happened while at the fair was that some dude gave some historic talk about the death of the frontier. Where would he have given this speech? I’ve scoured the Rand-McNally map of the fair and I can’t see any amphitheater other than the Choral Building, or the band stands outside the Administration building.
i have an 1893 columbian exposition chicago coin…the head is gold..reverse side the ship is gold and the 2 worlds below it are also gold..i can not find this coin any where that looks like this one …were there any made like this??or was this done by some one else..
I’m looking for anything about my two 2nd great grandfathers
Adam J. Kasper, Sr.. I know he lived at 628 Deming Place, Chicago, IL and imported coffee, tea, and spices.
William Grus (there were actually 3 of them) – I know they were merchant tailors before and after the great fire in Chicago.
I live at 2614 N Clybourn – I assume it was part of the history described here: https://chicagology.com/goldenage/goldenage077/
Do you have any more info or images about this building?
Thanks in advance.
Dave