Enjoying Chicago’s Beautiful Parks! [19]

“Enjoying Chicago’s Beautiful Parks! [19] Genuine Curtech Chicago. Aero Distribution Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Postmarked Chicago, 4/15/1957. Addressed to Blackout Pete, Box 6942, Chicago American, Chicago, Ill.”

The World’s most Beautiful Plaza, Grant Park, Chicago [28]

“The World’s most Beautiful Plaza, Grant Park, Chicago [28]. The world's most beautiful Plaza is located in Grant Park, twin drives leading from Michigan Ave. over decorative stone viaducts with stately pylons toward Buckingham Fountain. At the west approach are twin equestrian statues by the famous sculptor Ivan Mestrovic depicting the American Indian. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass. Published by Chas. Levy Circulating Company, Chicago. Illinois. Postmarked Chicago, Ill 3/14/1942 and addressed to Mrs. J. A. Conklin 40 Dongan St. Western Brighton, S.I., N.Y. with a message of: Arrived here ok on time at 9:25 – 10:25 your time. Feeling ok. Leave at 6:15 tonight. Sent Marie at Richmond, Calif. And Wm Kenzies a telegram. Emerson”

The World’s most Beautiful Plaza, Grant Park, Chicago [116]

“The World’s most Beautiful Plaza, Grant Park, Chicago [116]. The southern expanse of Grant Park presents this vision of loveliness to visitors. The twin drives lead into the park from Michigan Blvd. at Van Buren and Harrison streets and half encircle the plaza. Directly across the twin bridges plays Buckingham fountain. The J. O. Stoll Co. Chicago, Ill.”

Hamilton Park, Chicago, between 72nd and 74th Sts. Area 30 acres. [No. 350]

"Made in Germany.”

Washington Park, Rustic Bridge, Chicago. [No. 1450]

“Washington Park, Rustic Bridge, Chicago. [No. 1450] V. C. Hammon Pub. Co., Chicago. Postmarked Chicago, ILL. 6/7/1911. Addressed to Mrs. C. R. Downs, Waterloo, Ind. With message: Sat. Morn. My dear Mrs. D. Am on the last home stretch. Van went this A. M. for two weeks. I am going Monday. Hurray for the last cake. You can have the job when you return. Ha! ‘2 Clover St Dayton’ Charles”