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Take a Trip Back in Time: A Look at Michigan Ave. in Chicago in 1962

Take a look at Michigan Ave. in Chicago in 1962 with this stunning old color photo. See what has changed and stayed the same from then until now with an interactive Google Street View of the same spot today.
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This stunning old color photo shows cars driving down Michigan Ave. in Chicago.

Michigan Ave. in Chicago in 1962, looking north

Source: Shorpy

And, here’s the same view today on Google Street View.

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