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Aerial view of Chicago skyline and river, Chicago, Illinois

Subjects
Aerial Views & PanoramasTown & City ViewsWaterfronts & Harbors
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Aerial view of Chicago skyline and river, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1907 printed photo postcard
Front
Back of Aerial view of Chicago skyline and river, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1907 printed photo postcard
Back

About this subject

Black-and-white aerial view of downtown Chicago, showing skyscrapers, the Chicago River, bridges, and Lake Michigan in the background. Construction cranes and riverfront buildings are visible. Printed text reads 'Passing Through Chicago' and 'HEART OF THE MIDDLE WEST'.

Postcard Details

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PublisherGrogan Photo
Passing Through Chicago HEART OF THE MIDDLE WEST C-281 M.145 --- POST CARD GROGANPHOTO PLACE STAMP HERE Danville, Ill. GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH • "GROGANIZED" • DANVILLE, ILL. (MADE IN U.S.A.)
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Postcard record

SeriesC-281
ConditionVery good
Place depictedChicago, IL
PublisherDanville, IL
NotesBlack-and-white printed photo; no white border; small printed code at lower right. No postmark, stamp, address, or message on this scan. Divided-back real-photo card: 'GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH • GROGANIZED • DANVILLE, ILL. (MADE IN U.S.A.)' with Grogan Photo stamp box, Danville, Ill. Handwritten dealer code 'RMLJ 5-' (and a faint '3') at top left. Light edge wear; no postmark year to date the card.

Cite this card

Aerial view of Chicago skyline and river, Chicago, Illinois, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/aerial-view-of-chicago-skyline-and-river-chicago-illinois. Accessed October 5, 2026.