P8 Photograph Scrapbook Collection #1 Finding Aid

The photographer(s) and originator of the scrapbook of 94 photographs of varying sizes are unknown. The images provide scenes of the Board of Trade building under construction as well as exterior and interior views of the glass Exposition Building. Early transportation is depicted by bridges, street cars, trains, railroad stations, etc. The grading of the city, riverfront views, downtown street scenes, groups of people, parades and other special events are also captured in this collection.

1870~/1889~

Photographs

Finding Aid

P8

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