Am spending a few hours here before going on to Bloomington for the Conference. It’s a much more beautiful city than I had thought. The day bright and sunny.
Postcard to parents.
I’m not very impressed with the picture of Chicago as far as architecture is concerned, but I must say that it is well up for bridges.
Response to postcard from Henry’s Dad!
Postcard of Chicago that Henry sent to his parents (Aero Distributing Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois CK-132).
Below are some transparencies that Henry took in Chicago.
The Y Hotel. It’s likely that Henry stayed here while he was in Chicago.
Lake Michigan.
Skyscrapers. The four tallest ones left to right: Willoughby Tower (completed 1929), Pittsfield Building (completed 1927), Pure Oil Building (completed 1927, now known as 35 East Wacker), Prudential Building (completed 1955, now known as One Prudential Plaza).
The Prudential Building and Michigan Avenue. In 1958, the Prudential Building was Chicago’s highest skyscraper (by roof height).
Chicago skyline over parking lot.
Multi storey car park on the corner of Wacker and State. This car park opened in 1955 and had space for 717 cars. Cars were raised to the levels by elevator. Its striking open design allowed the cars inside to be viewed from the outside like a huge modern artwork.
