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Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further developm... More

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga C...

Significance: The P. C. O'Brien (Standard Theatre) Building is significant for containing the oldest extant theater in Cleveland. Opened in 1914, the 700-seat Standard Theatre showed silent moving pictures to t... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Valencia. La Lonja - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Valencia. La Lonja - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Facade of the Lonja de la seda (silk exchange), with open air market in front of building. In album: Spain, p. 55. No. 910.

Moscou. Le Portail des Nowo Rjädy

Moscou. Le Portail des Nowo Rjädy

Title in Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905: "Russia. Moscow. The Doorway of the Nowo Rjady." Print no. "8939. P.Z." Title is also in Russian... More

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portl...

Significance: An excellent example of early warehouse construction, of special interest because of its duel function as a church for seamen. Survey number: HABS ME-135 Building/structure dates: ca. 1827- ca.... More

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further developm... More

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga C...

Significance: The P. C. O'Brien (Standard Theatre) Building is significant for containing the oldest extant theater in Cleveland. Opened in 1914, the 700-seat Standard Theatre showed silent moving pictures to t... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

[Cadillac sales building, Detroit, Michigan. Main entrance]

[Cadillac sales building, Detroit, Michigan. Main entrance]

Illustration in Albert Kahn, Architect, Detroit, Michigan, Architectural Catalog, October 1921. Gift ; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation ; 2010 ; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part... More

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Wallace & McAlister Buildings, 631-633 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Wallace & McAlister Buildings, 631-633 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, All...

Written data includes sketches photocopies of maps & photographs. Significance: The buildings at 631-633 Liberty Avenue were significant for both their original role as produce commission houses in the 1890s an... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further developm... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

[Unidentified man standing in front of a "Trade" board on which he records a "Market Score" at the Chicago Board of Trade]

[Unidentified man standing in front of a "Trade" board on which he rec...

Forms part of: LOOK Magazine Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, 15 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, 15 South Main Street, Salt ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, 15 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, 15 South Main Street, Salt ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Meyer Building, 301-311 West VanBuren Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Meyer Building, 301-311 West VanBuren Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commercial building, downtown, shopping center, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further developm... More

[Men working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

[Men working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

Forms part of: LOOK Magazine Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further developm... More

[Men working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

[Men working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

Forms part of: LOOK Magazine Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Scene in front of Northern Commercial Co. - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Scene in front of Northern Commercial Co. - Frank G. Carpenter collect...

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

[Unidentified man making notes while working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

[Unidentified man making notes while working the floor at the Chicago ...

Forms part of: LOOK Magazine Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Men working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

[Men working the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade]

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwater, Platte County, WY

Swan Land & Cattle Company, Mercantile Store, State Route 313, Chugwat...

Significance: The Swan Land and Cattle Company, incorporated in 1884, was an innovator in the breeding and raising of cattle in Wyoming. In 1909 the company erected this building to serve as a store for its em... More

Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, 15 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, 15 South Main Street, Salt ...

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Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Wallace & McAlister Buildings, 631-633 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Wallace & McAlister Buildings, 631-633 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, All...

Written data includes sketches photocopies of maps & photographs. Significance: The buildings at 631-633 Liberty Avenue were significant for both their original role as produce commission houses in the 1890s an... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grenshaw Streets, Kedzie Avenue & Independence Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Bounded by Lexington & Grens...

Significance: The Merchandise Building was one of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons and Fellows, with add... More

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks has cited it: "In recognition of its pioneering plan in providing shops and offices around a graceful semi-private square and the further developm... More

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga C...

Significance: The P. C. O'Brien (Standard Theatre) Building is significant for containing the oldest extant theater in Cleveland. Opened in 1914, the 700-seat Standard Theatre showed silent moving pictures to t... More

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH

P. C. O'Brien Building, 801-813 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga C...

Significance: The P. C. O'Brien (Standard Theatre) Building is significant for containing the oldest extant theater in Cleveland. Opened in 1914, the 700-seat Standard Theatre showed silent moving pictures to t... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Sears Roebuck & Company Mail Order Plant, Merchandise Building, 924 So...

Significance: One of the first buildings completed for the Mail Order Plant in 1905-1906. It was designed by the nationally-known architectural firm of Nimmons & Fellows, with additions designed by successor f... More

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