Tag Archives: Michigan Avenue
Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded in 1879 on State and Monroe streets. It has been at its current location on Michigan Avenue since 1893. It is home to Seurat’s famed “A Sunday on La Grand Jatte” and Grant … Continue reading
Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library is now a network of libraries throughout all of Chicago with over 70 locations. It only used to be in a single building at Michigan & Washington, as pictured on the postcard to the left. After … Continue reading
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Wrigley Buliding, Chicago
The Wrigley Building in Chicago is a pretty distinct and noticeable building located on Michigan Avenue. Built in 1920, it is still used for offices today. The card to the left is postmarked 1929. Printed text from the back reads: … Continue reading