Kodachrome looking south on Rush from Pearson toward Chicago Ave, 1948, Chicago.
Harry’s New York CaBARet, a Schlitz Restaurant, 400 N Wabash, 1947, Chicago
Skyline from the lake, 1943, Chicago
Looking west on Ohio from Rush, 1963, Chicago
Visitors to the Palmer House take a guided tour of the city, 1885, Chicago.
We here in Chicagoland are not immune to tornados touching down in and near the city.
In April 1967, an F-4 tornado tore through Oak Lawn, killing 33 people and leveling many homes and businesses.
Photos via the Chicago Sun-Times and the National Weather Service
Thanks to all who suggested the post.
Looking west along the river from Michigan Ave, 1929, Chicago
Club Alabam, 747 N Rush, 1947, Chicago.
“Always 68 degrees and a 9 course deluxe dinner for $1.00.”
The Palmolive Building and it’s Lindbergh beacon is in the background.
Kodachrome looking south on Wabash from Erie, 1948, Chicago
Oak Street Aphrodite, 1967, Chicago. Tom Palazzolo
White Sox Luke Appling and Orville Grove, 1943, Chicago
Washington, west from Wabash, 1885, Chicago
The Open Door Cocktail Lounge, 100 E Superior at Rush, 1947, Chicago
Kodachrome view south from Randolph, 1964, Chicago
1954 graphic showing the effects of an h-bomb on downtown Chicago.
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