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Glimpse Into the Past: A 1901 Panorama of the Chicago Lakefront

Get a glimpse into the past with this stunning panorama shot of the Chicago lakefront taken in 1901. The view is looking north from Illinois Central Station.
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This is a beautiful panorama shot of the Chicago Lakefront taken around 1901. The view is looking north from Illinois Central Station.

Chicago circa 1901. “The lakefront from Illinois Central Station.” Panorama of two 8×10 glass negatives. Detroit Publishing Company.

Source: Shorpy

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