Chicagoland Memorabilia and Map Collection
1855-2019 (bulk 1929-1968)
Maps, brochures, pamphlets, photographs and other including 19th- and 20th-century ephemera relating to the geography, topography, urban development and built environment of Chicago and vicinity, from the late 19th century to the present. The maps series is divided between general and real estate maps. The printed ephemera consists of souvenir and promotional literature on various topics. Subject files relate to Chicago area department stores.
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Maps, printed papers, correspondence and photographs.