Description
This sepia-toned postcard showcases a breathtaking aerial view of Chicago’s lakefront skyline, featuring Michigan Boulevard and iconic buildings like the Wrigley Building and the New Straus Building. The reverse depicts a full view of this famous street, highlighting its magnificent architecture. This stunning Chicago lakeside scene dates from approximately the 1920s.
Front Text (cleaned):
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Lake front skyline of Chicago.
W. Suraus & Co., Chicago.
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Back Text (cleaned):
LAKE FRONT SKYLINE CHICAGO.
This picture gives a full view of Michigan Boulevard, the best-known street in Chicago. Nowhere in the city is there a row of such beautiful and magnificent buildings as shown on the reverse side. Prominent buildings are the New Straus Building, Illinois Athletic Club, Monroe Building, University Club, Tower Building, Peoples Trust and Savings Bank Building, London Guarantee & Accident Co. Building, and North and South Sections of the Wrigley Building.
POST CARD
Miss Ida Hering
Muscatine
Box 316.
Remember me.
Miriam & Belma
attended the E.L. convention
in Chicago & Ancona. I
done while there—saw
a lot of dental work
almost 2 weeks trying.
Just returned from
Iowa. I do hear
mother & more confident, & trust
that she is well on the
way to recovery.
Also that the rest of you are well.
