renowned scientist Dr. Werhner Von Braun attending a dinner in his honor at the Germania Club in Chicago, October 28, 1969. Pictured left to right are Harry Semmero, Dr. Von Braun and Mayor Richard Daley.
Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (March 23, 1912 - June 16, 1977) was a German-American rocket scientist, engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Germany and the United States during and after World War II. A one-time mem
a scene from the Munderlein College Irish Holiday party, February 20, 1968 at Chicago's Pick-Congress Hotel. Pictured left to right are Miss Olive Stafford (daughter of Lord Mayor of Dublin Tom Stafford), Mrs. Jack Schufrieder and Miss Bridget Kirby.
National Guardsmen watch as firefighters manage a fire at 1437 South Pulaski Road during an uprising on the West Side, Chicago, Illinois. The uprising occurred after police attempted to arrest William Young, and Mayor Richard J. Daley sent hundreds of police to patrol the area.
National Guardsmen watch as firefighters manage a fire at 1437 South Pulaski Road during an uprising on the West Side, Chicago, Illinois. The uprising occurred after police attempted to arrest William Young, and Mayor Richard J. Daley sent hundreds of police to patrol the area.
Firefighters manage a fire at 1437 South Pulaski Road during an uprising on the West Side, Chicago, Illinois. The uprising occurred after police attempted to arrest William Young, and Mayor Richard J. Daley sent hundreds of police to patrol the area.
National Guardsmen watch as firefighters manage a fire at 1437 South Pulaski Road during an uprising on the West Side, Chicago, Illinois. The uprising occurred after police attempted to arrest William Young, and Mayor Richard J. Daley sent hundreds of police to patrol the area.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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1966-07-11
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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1966-07-11
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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1966-07-11
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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Work::Media
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Loop
121 North La Salle Street
1966-07-11
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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Government & Leadership::Politics
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Loop
121 North La Salle Street
1966-07-11
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holds press conference after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Rev. John Thurston, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Al Raby, and others holding a press conference in the Chicago Mayor's outer office after meeting with Mayor Richard J. Daley regarding race issues in Chicago, Illinois.
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1966-06-21
the new Communication Center office in Chicago City Hall, June 21, 1966. The center, under the direction of the Mayor's Office of Inquiry and Information, would process citizen-filed incident reports and inquiries concerning activities of the Department of Streets and Sanitation, 24/7.
Commander Andy Borg 1966
Commander Andy Borg and Richard M Foss, the Mayor of Mundelion Illinois attend a Veterans Conference at the Drake Hotel in Chicago June 2, 1966
New Orleans Mayor Victor H. Schiro, Martin Server and Roy W. Server laying the cornerstone on the building site of the new Regency-Orleans building at 166 E. Superior in Chicago, April 21, 1966. The Servers were developers of the New Orleans themed building.
Chicago police herding picketers protesting the Vietnam War in front of the Conrad Hilton Hotel where Mayor Daley and Vice President Hubert Humphrey were due to arrive on March 15, 1966.
Groundbreaking Hancock Center 1965 Reverend Monsignor Patrick Hayes, Charles Shaw Jr, Mayor Daley John Heinrich and William Harnett Jr get assistance from 2 youngsters for what was then to be the tallest building in the US. November 16, 1965.
Groundbreaking Hancock Center 1965
Reverend Monsignor Patrick Hayes, Charles Shaw Jr, Mayor Daley John Heinrich and William Harnett Jr get assistance from 2 youngsters for what was then to be the tallest building in the US. November 16, 1965.
the groundbeaking of the world's tallest building with Reverend Monsignor Patrick Hayes of Holy Name, Charles Shaw Jr., hidden by dirt Gregg Schirpporeit, Mayor Richard J Daley, John Heinrich and William F. Hartnett Jr. November 16 1965
Reverend Monsignor Patrick Hayes of Holy Name Church, Charles Shaw Jr., Mayor Richard J. Daley, John Heinrich, and William Hartnett Jr. at the bottom of the John Hancock Center, then the World's Tallest Building, at Grand & Lake on November 16th, 1965. They are there for the opening ceremony.
John Hancock Center, ground breaking at Grand and Lake,Worlds Tallest Building with Rev Monsignor Patrick Hayes of Holy Name,Charles Shaw JR. and hidden by dirt,Gregg Schipporeit,Mayor Richard J.Daley,John Heinrich and William F.Hartnett Jr.Nov 16 1965
Civil Rights activists march in front of the Chicago House of Corrections in protest of the holding of comedian Dick Gregory, 2700 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Gregory was arrested for participating in a protest near Mayor Richard Daley's home, and has not paid his $400 fine.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley with some children dressed in costumes for the annual Chicago Holiday Folk Fair, October 14, 1965 in the mayor's office. In the center are 3-year-old Jacueline Pacheco wearing an Ecuador outfit, Mayor Richard Daley, and 7-year-old Mehal Plonka wearing a Bulgarian outfit.
Brownie Girl Scouts of Chicago Lesley Miller and Lee Addington present a huge "mock" box of Girl Scout cookies to Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. The girls are members of Troop 1186.
John Cody,new Archbishop,being sworn in at 1555 N.State Parkway with Judge Cornelius Harrington,Archbishop Sheil,Gov Kerner,Mayor Daley and Rev Cletus O'Donnell.Aug 23 1965
Archbishop John Cody Sworn In 1965
Archbishop John Cody being sworn in at 1555 N. State Parkway by Judge Cornelius Harrington, Archbishop Shell, Governor Kerner, Mayor Daley, Reverend Cletus O'Donnell. August 23, 1965
New playground opening at Hudson and Chicago,basketballs get tossed to the crowd,by Lester Morton,Robert E.Brooker,Mayor Daley,Emmett Dedmon and Carl A.Schroeder.July 2 1965
Dick Gregory and Rev. John A. Porter speak at Civil Rights march
Comedian Dick Gregory and Rev. John A. Porter speak to a crowd of Civil Rights marchers outside of City Hall after attempting to meet with Mayor Daley, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. Demonstrators marched through the Loop in protest of the Board of Education's retention of School Superintendent Benjamin C. Willis.
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Dick Gregory and Rev. John A. Porter speak at Civil Rights march
Comedian Dick Gregory and Rev. John A. Porter speak to a crowd of Civil Rights marchers outside of City Hall after attempting to meet with Mayor Daley, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. Demonstrators marched through the Loop in protest of the Board of Education's retention of School Superintendent Benjamin C. Willis.
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Dick Gregory and Rev. John A. Porter speak at Civil Rights march
Comedian Dick Gregory and Rev. John A. Porter speak to a crowd of Civil Rights marchers outside of City Hall after attempting to meet with Mayor Daley, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. Demonstrators marched through the Loop in protest of the Board of Education's retention of School Superintendent Benjamin C. Willis.
Democratic politicians Mayor Richard Daley, Senator Paul Douglas, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Luci Baines Johnson and Governor Otto Kerner at a Democratic party in Chicago, June 3, 1965.
Democratics Dinner at McCormick Place with Mayor Daley,Senator Paul Douglas,President L.B.Johnson,Luci Baines Johnson and Governor Otto Kernar.June 3 1965
John Masse, treasurer of the Chicago Housing Authority, Charles Swibel, chairman of the Chicago Housing Authority, Cook County Treasurer Bernard Korzen and Mayor Richard Daley, May 28, 1965. The C.H.A. presented a check for $1,639,572 to the Cook County Treasurer.
the presentation of a plaque to Russ Stewart on April 28th, 1965. In the picture is Dr. Albert W. Dent, President of Dillard University of New Orleans, Russ Stewart, Executive VP of the Sun-Times Daily News, Mayor Richard Daley, and Dr. Rufus E. Clement, President of Atlanta University, at the Sheraton Blackstone Hotel.
Mayor Richard J Daley presenting prize winning authors with a proclomation for a special day dedicated to Midland Authors Day, April 24th. The authors are Harry Mark Petrakis, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Saul Bellow. This was taken on April 20th, 1965.
of prize winning authors in the office of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, who was enacting a special day to honor such authors called Midland Authors Day, to be on April 24. Pictured left to right: author Harry Mark Petrakis, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, author Saul Bellow, and Mayor Daley. (April 20, 1965)
Mayor Richard J. Daley presenting prize-winning authors with a proclamation for a special day dedicated to Midland authors, April 20, 1965. The special day was to be April 24. The authors were: Harry Mark Petrakis, author of Pericles on 31st Street, Gwedolyn Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning poet, and Saul Bellow, author of Herzog.
Mayor Richard Daley presenting prize winning authors with a proclamation for a special day dedicated to Midland Author's day. The authors are Harry Petrakis, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Saul Bellow. This was taken on April 20th, 1965.
Skokie Mayor Greisdorf on Bus 1965
Mayor Myron Greisdorf of Skokie Illinois, explains the intra-Skokie bus transportation system to local business men March 18, 1965
Mayor Richard Daley receiving a plaque with his family coat of arms on it from Lucille Dinnsen of the Harling School of Dancing and other members of the dance school on St. Patrick;s Day, March 17, 1965 at city hall.
Fox River Grove Mayor Orville M. Forst (left) and A. Robert Abboun, (right) chief critic of the mayor's rezoning plans for the village, exchanging hostile stares while a woman supporting Forst shouts at Abboud, February 4, 1965. (Illinois)
Raymond Simon and his family outside the mayor's office in Chicago after his induction ceremony as new Corporation Counsel, January 2, 1965. His sons are John, Matthew and Mark. His wife is Mary.
Tickets on sale for Army vs. Air Force football game
Mayor Richard J. Daley and officers at luncheon at City Hall holding up tickets on sale for the Army vs. Air Force football game at Soldier Field to be played November 6, 1965, Chicago, Illinois.
Blue Island Ribbon Cutting 1964
Mayor John Hart cuts the ribbon on the Chatham Street Bridge with the help of Brigadier General Roy Dodge and Colonel John Matina representing the Corps of Engineers December 9, 1964. Included with the negative is an invitation to editors to attend the event as well as a full description of the bridge and special attendees.
Mayor Of Blue Island Ill & Bridge
Mayor John M Hart with public official welcome the opening of the Chatham Street bridge that spans the Calumet-sag river in Blue Island Illinois on December 9, 1964.
the grand opening of Ward's Auto Store in Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, Illinois December 3, 1964. Pictured are architect Jerrold Loebl, store manager Milton Johnson, Skokie Mayor Myron Greisdorf and Harold Narrow.
Weber High School coach Joe Sassano, Mayor Richard Daley, and Chicago Vocational coach Bernie O'Brien. Mayor Daley is serving honored top coaches of the prep league at a dinner at Chateau Royale, November 30, 1964.
Prep League Coaches Dinner 1964
Joe Sassano of Weber High and Bernie O'Brien of Chicago Voactional are hosted by Mayor Richard Daley in a dinner for Prep League Coaches at the Chateau Royale Restaurant Nov 30, 1964
Mayor Daley @ Topping Out 1964
These officials sign the beam that is to be used for the topping out ceremony for Gateway Center on November 28, 1964.
Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) served for 21 years as the mayor and undisputed Democratic boss of Chicago and is considered by historians to be the "last of the big city bosses." He played a major role in the history of the Democratic Party, especially with his support of John F. Kennedy in 1960 and of Hubert Humphrey in 19
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and wife leaving Nativity of Our Lord Church after the wedding of their daughter, Mary Carol, to Robert Vanecko, November 21, 1964.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Vanecko leaving the Nativity of Our Lord Church after their wedding, November 21, 1964. She is the former Mary Carol Daley, daughter of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
Mayor Daley Signs Beam B4 Raised 2 Top 1964
John Tishman Sr, Allan Tishman, Mayor Richard Daley, Wallace Hunter sign the Beam before tis place on top of the Gateway Center on Novemeber 18 1964.
Skeleton Of Building at 10 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois.
20 Story building had just had the steel structural portion Completed. Mayor Daley had gathered there for the Topping Out Ceremony on November 18, 1964.
Mayor Richard Daley, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Governor Otto Kerner leaving O'Hare Inn in Chicago, October 28, 1964. The president's next stop was Gary, Indiana.
Chicago Ethnic Fair 1964 Known at the time as the Folk Fair, citizens of Chicago who made up a broad range of ethnicities visited Mayor Richard Daley's office. Daley whispered something to 3 year old Carol Baker dressed in a Bulgarian Costume, making her smile! October 14, 1964.
Mayor Daley, Congressman Roman Pucinski, Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, and Gov. Otto Kerner leaving O'Hare Inn on his way to the airfield to leave, on October 8th, 1964.
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley (right) getting ready to get into a car for O'Hare Airport for their trip to Gary, Indiana October 8, 1964 in Chicago.
Mayor Daley proclaiming Lyric Opera Week in Chicago to officials of the Lyric Guild, Alice Sinard, R. Joseph Barnett, and Patricia Ann Barton, October 5, 1964.
the topping out ceremony for the new Brunswick Building at Washington and Dearborn in Chicago, September 10, 1964. Little Ronald Hayden Jr., son of the building job superintendent Ronald Hayden, is looking at his hand after he made a handprint in the cement and bearing his signature. Looking on are Arthur Rubloff and Mayor Richard J. Daley who also added their names to the cement block.
of Chicago mayor Richard Daley, U.S. Army Major Jack Grisham, and Miguel Aleman, former president of Mexico, now director of Mexico's tourism, on an inspection tour of the U.S. 5th Army color guard in front of city hall, August 26, 1964.
Mexican Dignitary City Hall,Miguel Aleman,former President of Mexico,Director of Tourism,Mexico with Mayor Richard Daley,presenting Senor Aleman with medal and proclaimed his honorary citizen during session in Council Chambers in his honor.June 26 1964
Maui Mayor Eddie Tam and his wife being shown the paintings of Hawaii that artist John Fabion (kneeling) painted while a U.S. Marine Combat artist in World War II. The photo was taken on June 26, 1964 in Chicago's Pick-Congress Hotel.
blind Chicago attorney Burnton A. Kolman and his seeing eye dog Snow walking out of Mayor Daley's office with a letter of introduction to the mayors of European cities from Mayor Daley, June 3, 1964.
Niles IL City Fathers 1964
Judge Herber Stoffels, Judge John Boyle and Mayor Nicholas Blase of Niles Illinois, stand behind a bust of John Kennedy on Kennedy's birthday May 29, 1964
President Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson with Senator Paul Douglas and Chicago Mayor and Mrs. Richard Daley at a Democratic dinner party in Chicago, April 23, 1964.
President Lyndon B. Johnson after arriving at Chicago's Meigs Field, April 23, 1964. From left to right: Lady Bird Johnson, President Johnson, Mayor Richard Daley, and Governor Otto Kermer.
President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson after arriving at Meigs Field in Chicago, April 23, 1964. They were greeted by Mayor Richard Daley and Governor Otto Kerner.
Herbert Rosenthal, president of Dunbar Builders; Gordon Copeland, executive director of the Evanston Historical Society, and Evanston Mayor John Emery pretending to install a plaque marking the new condominiums at the original site of Evanston, Illinois' second oldest house, April 20, 1964 at Harvard and Ridge.
Mayor Daley handing a proclomation designating Wed March 25th as Greek Indipendence Day in Chicago to the Rev. Meletios, Greek Orthodox Bishop of Chicago. On March 24, 1964.
"Chicago Magazine" Debut 1964
David Kennedy and Mayor Richard Daley hold a copy of Chicago's newest non-profit magazine "Chicago" which they hope will counter-act the bad image the Chicago Syndicate has made on the windy city in years past. The debut is scheduled for June first. March 24, 1964
of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley proclaiming March 25 as Greek Independence Day in Chicago, March 24, 1964. Pictured left to right: Rev. Meletios, Greek Orthodox Bishop of Chicago, John Tsaoussi, consul general of Greece, and Mayor Daley.
Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel pastry chef Charles Wagner letting Mayor Daley sample some of the desserts for the 127th birthday of Chicago, March 4, 1964 in city hall.
Seymour Simon, president of the Cook County board, Mayor Richard Daley, Raymond Hilliard, director of the Cook County department of Public Aid and Harold Swank, director of the Illinois state department of Public Aid, at a relief meeting, February 5, 1964 in the mayor's office.
a relief meeting in the mayor's office in Chicago, February 5, 1964. Pictured left to right are Seymour Simon, president of Cook County Board, Mayor Richard Daley, Raymond Hilliard, director of Cook County department of Public Aid, and Harold O. Swank, director of Illinois state department of Public Aid.
a group celebrating the 50th anniversary of the village of Broadview in Illinois, January 22, 1964. Trustees of the Bank of Broadview as well as city and fire officials are watching the four people on the right as they cut the cake. They are Lloyd Lehman, president of the Broadview-Weschester State Bank, Mayor Merritt Braga, Mrs. Braga, and Albert Jantorni, chairman of the boad and also village attorney.
the mayor's office in Chicago showing a group of politicians and newsmen watching the newsreel on the day President J. F. Kennedy was assassinated, November 22, 1963. Representative Roman Pucinski, second from the left, Federal Judge Abe Marovitz seated in the armchair, and Alderman tom Keane at right.
Mayor Richard Daley with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schmidt. Daley is giving the Schmidts a key to their new apartment home in the new elderly housing project at 3916 W. Washington in Chicago. They were the first tenants.
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Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Housing For Aged New Tenants 1963
Mayor Daley watches a Mr and Mrs Ray Schmidt look over the kitchen in their new home. They are the first tenants to move into the CHA housing for the aged at 3916 W. Washington Nov 18, 1963
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West Garfield Park
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1963-11-18
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley taking a tour with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schmidt as they inspect their new apartment at 3916 W. Washington in Chicago, November 18, 1963. The Schmidts were the first people to move into the new Chicago housing project for the elderly.
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1963-10-17
the unveiling of the historical Construction marker containing the Time Capsule by University of Illinois ROTC cadets on October 17th, 1963. At the far left is Lt. Governor Samuel H. Shapiro, with President David Henry at the podium, Mayor Richard Daley, and Paul Prang.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley (left)) Comandant Jack O'Brien, and N. Ireland Prime Minister Sean Lemass walking in the Irish Parade in Chicago showing the Black Horse Troop from Ireland on the right, October 14, 1963.
William Stapleton, president of the Immigrants Service League, Mrs. Daggett Harvey, director of the Immigrants Service League and chairman of the league's 7th annual awards luncheon, and Mayor Richard Daley. Mayor Daley is signing the proclamation making an annual Immigrants Service Week. The photo was taken on October 3, 1963 in the Mayor's office.
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William H. Stapleton, president of the Immigrants Service League, Mrs. Daggett harvey, director of the Immigrants Service League and chairman of the league's 7th annual awards luncheon, and Mayor Richard Daley. The mayor was about to sign the proclamation creating an annual Immigrants Week in Chicago, October 3, 1963.
Daily Life & Identity::Population Change & Movement
1963-10-03
Opening of Hyde Park-Kenwood Shopping Center
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Everett Ramsey, John Duba, and A.T. Anderson reveal a plaque at the opening celebration of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Shopping Center, Chicago, Illinois. The shopping center is the first completed building in the recent wave of construction from the Hyde Park-Kenwood Urban Renewal Project.
Kenwood Shopping Ctr Dedication 1963
Mayor Daley and President of the Kenwood Shopping Center, Everett Ramsey, pull the ribbon off the commemorative plaque in Hyde Park October 3, 1963
St. Louis Cardinals' Stan Musial receiving a certificate of Merit from Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, September 25, 1963. Also in the picture are Chciago Alderman Otto Janausek and State Representative John Touhy.
officials approving the new poster advertising the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 10th season, September 24, 1963 at city hall. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Marvin Welfeld, Theodore Hunsaker, Miss Yolanda Deen, and Mayor Richard Daley.
May Daley Ground Breaking 1963
Equitable Life Insurance groundbreaking on Michigan Avenue and River. Mayor Daley with company president John H Muller Sr. Taken on Jul 21, 1963.
members of the American Legion inviting Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to their Fourth of July celebration to be held at Soldier Field, June 27, 1963. Pictured are Judy Boettcher, Rodney Adams, Gail Skipper, Mayor Daley, James Rossi, Chief E.T.C. John Simonavich and Commander Albert Swiderski.
Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, Mahalia Jackson, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Ralph Abernathy
Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, Mahalia Jackson, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Ralph Abernathy at Arie Crown Theater for Jackson's Freedom Fund benefit show, Chicago, Illinois. Jackson and other entertainers performed to raise bail money for jailed integrationists in the south.
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1963-05-27
Mahalia Jackson, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Ralph Abernathy
Mahalia Jackson, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Ralph Abernathy at Arie Crown Theater for Jackson's Freedom Fund benefit show, Chicago, Illinois. Jackson and other entertainers performed to raise bail money for jailed integrationists in the south.
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Near South Side
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
1963-05-27
Mahalia Jackson, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Mayor Daley, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at benefit
Mahalia Jackson, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pose for a photograph at the Freedom Fund benefit show at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago, Illinois. Jackson and other entertainers performed to raise bail money for jailed integrationists in the South.
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Near South Side
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
1963-05-27
Mahalia Jackson, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Ralph Abernathy
Mahalia Jackson, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Ralph Abernathy at Arie Crown Theater for Jackson's Freedom Fund benefit show, Chicago, Illinois. Jackson and other entertainers performed to raise bail money for jailed integrationists in the south.
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Near South Side
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
1963-05-21
Chicago officials at the grand opening ceremony for the new Archer Avenue Bridge in Chicago, May 21, 1963. Pictured are Father Nestor Fecica, Joe Meegan, Ald. Stanley Nowakowski, George Dement, Mayor Richard Daley, Ald. Arthur Zelezinski, James McHugh and William Hartigan. In the car is Frank Climack.
David M. Kennedy, chairman of the Committee for Economic and Cultural Development of Chicago; Mayor Richard Daley; James E. Webb, administrator of NASA; and Illinois Governor Otto Kerner looking at a model of the Atlas Rocket, May 6, 1963 at a NASA Conference in Chicago.
James E. Webb of NASA (right) explaining how the Surveyor satellite works, May 6, 1963 to Governor Otto Kerner, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and David Kennedy.
Prince Jean and Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg being greeted in Chicago by Mayor and Mrs. Richard Daley an Angier Biddle Duke, chief of U.S. Protocol, May 2, 1963 at Glenview Air Base.
Her Royal Highness Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, with Hon. Angier Biddle Duke, Chief of Protocal U.S., and Mayor Richard Daley and his wife, on May 2nd, 1963.
Mr. E.E. Beisel, chairman of the mayor's Armed Forced Week, showing what all events will occurr, at the Armed Forces Week Meeting at the Blackstone Hotel on April 11th, 1963.
Earle Shilton, chairman of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, presenting Mayor Daley with an etched Steuben crystal plaque as Newton Farr watches, March 12, 1963 in front of the Water Tower in Chicago.
Mayor Daley Drives New CTA Bus 1963
Mayor Richard Daley sits behind the wheel of the new CTA Bus, talking to CTA Chairman Virgil Gunlock outside City Hall March 9, 1963
the funeral service for assassinated Chicago Alderman Benjamin F. Lewis, Chicago's first African-American Alderman on the West Side, March 4, 1963 at Greater Galilee Missionary Church located at 1308 N. Independence.
Benjamin F. Lewis, alderman and committeeman of the West Side's 24th Ward, was discovered, on the night he
had won a primary election, murdered under the desk in his ward office. He had been handcuffed and shot. A cigarette had burned down to his ring finger.
There were no suspec
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley serving a piece of the birthday cake that was presented to him for the city's 126th birthday by Erich Weber of the Chicago Retail Bakers Association, March 4, 1963.
Funeral scene of murdered Alderman Benjamin Lewis at Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church,Mayor Richard Daley speaking to gathered in front of casket,March 4 1963
investigators working the scene where Alderman Benjamin Lewis was found handcuffed and shot to death, February 28, 1963 at the 24th Ward's Democratic headquarters located at 3604 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago.
enjamin F. Lewis, alderman and committeeman of the West Side's 24th Ward, was discovered, on the night he had won a primary election, murdered under the desk in his ward office. He had been handcuffed and shot. A cigarette had burned down to his ring finger.
There were no suspects, arrest
Mayor Richard Daley and others looking at one of the state-of-the-art hospital beds set up in the lobby of City Hall as part of the Health Exhibit, February 25, 1963 in Chicago.
Jim Wong who was the mayor of Chinatown, in Chicago, call alll over Chinatown on behalf of Fio Rito who was running for position of first Ward Alderman, reflected in window. February 23 1963
William Zeckendorf Sr. handing over the deed to Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House at 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago, February 4, 1963. Pictured in front of the house is Ira Bach, City Planning Commissioner; George Wells Beadle, president of the University of Chicago; Mayor Richard Daley and William Zeckendorf.
Lt. General John K. Waters, now head of the Fifth Army, was notified that the President of the U.S. JFK has approved of him taking command of the Continental armies (6 of them). He is awaiting Senate approval. He came into the Mayor's office today to socialize. Getting senate approval would mean he would be a four star general. This was taken on January 25th, 1963.
R.H. Park-Ben Franklin Statue 1963
Sam Kelley and Norman Romsted lay a wreath during Open Printing week on the statue of Ben Franklin in Lincoln Park Jan 19, 1963. Erected by Joseph Medill, sculpted by R.H Park, (4/6/1823 - 3/16/1899; business manager and managing editor of the Chicago Tribune; mayor of Chicago) to Benjamin Franklin, in Lincoln Park, Chicago, June 6, 1896
Mayor Richard Daley in the driver seat of one of the new CTA buses, January 9, 1963 in front of city hall. Standing in the foreground is CTA chairman V.E. Gunlock.
the debut of new Chicago city buses at city hall's LaSalle Street front, January 9, 1963. At the same time that the old L cars were being burned, the CTA was introducing the first of a shipment of 300 more modern buses. In the picture, Mayor Daley is in the driver's seat and Virgil Gunlock, CTA chairman is standing beside it.
Two colonels, one of the Air Force and one for Army, meeting with Chicago mayor Richard Daley to finalize terms for a college football game between the two academies to be played at Soldier Field.
Two colonels, one of the Air Force and one for Army, meeting with Chicago mayor Richard Daley to finalize terms for a college football game between the two academies to be played at Soldier Field.
Two colonels, one of the Air Force and one for Army, meeting with Chicago mayor Richard Daley to finalize terms for a college football game between the two academies to be played at Soldier Field.
Equitable Ins. 1963
John H. Muller, Senior Vice President for Equitable, Mayor Richard J. Daley, J. Howard Wood, president of the Tribune, James F. Oates, Jr. president of Equitable Insurance, unveil the new building.
Shows Louis Farina, State Rep. John Vitek and Federal Judge A.L. Marovitz listening to the news of President Kennedy's death in the Mayor's office....Marovitz was recently appointed a Federal Judge by the president
of Chicago teens, Arthur Valentino age 17 and Ken Pisowicz age 15, receiving medals of merit from Mayor Richard Daley for their heroic deed of saving business executive C.D. Carlson (between the boys) from a beating. (December 19, 1962)
the new administrators of the city of Evanston, Illinois standing in front of city hall looking at the sign that says Under New Management, December 5, 1962. Pictured are Robert Wheeler (director of planning), Benjamin Traham (city treasurer), Wayne Anderson (city manager) and John Emery (Mayor).
Mayor Richard Daley at the High School Prep Championship football game between Schurz and Fenwick at Soldier Field, December 1, 1962. Pictured left to right are Joe Marsico of Fenwick, Mayor Daley, Tom Smith of Schurz, and George Richards of Schurz.
Chicago alderman Paul Corcoran accepting on behalf of the city a silver statue of St. Ambrosia from the Mayor of Milan, Professor Gino Cassinis, November 15, 1962.
The old house built by Long John Wentworth, an early mayor of Chicago, at 5441 South Harlem Avenue near Archer. The photo was taken on November 1, 1962 before the house was torn down for new development.
a scene from the Chicago-Ashland 125th Anniversary Celebration, October 16, 1962 at Chicago Avenue and Ashland. On the stage are Richard Poweshiek of the Sauk and Fox tribe and program director at the American Indian Center at 411 N. LaSalle; Mrs. Christine Alex, a Sioux Indian; Mort Miller of the Chamber of Commerce; Leo Goltz of the Chicago-Ashland Chamber of Commerce; John Billings of the Mayor's office; Mrs. Wanda Skalski and (kneeling) Warren Larsen.
of University of Illinois students picketing Mayor Daley's office at city hall, October 11, 1962. They wanted a university site at Halsted-Harrison. The neighborhood opposing them didn't want a campus site there.
a group of University of Illinois women outside the mayor's office on October 9th, 1962, to protest the new site. The door were closed to the press but after the photo, they reentered the mayor's office.
Italian officials visiting Chicago, September 26, 1962. Pictured left to right are Dr. Salvo Lima, mayor of Palermo, Hon. Oscar Ando, Mayor of Messina, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Francesco Guariglia, local consul general of Italy.
Young Republicans Pie in Face 1962: When Ray Andrews stuck his neck out to read a message on the board from the Democratic Chief Mayor Daley, he got the expected "pie in the face."
Mayor Richard Daley and Postmaster General Edward Day. Day is placing a sticker announcing a new loop postal service, ABCD (Accelerated Business Collection Delivery), September 14, 1962. Postal vehicles would pick up mail from specially marked boxes in the loop at 11am for delivery within the business area by 3pm. There would be 26 specially marked ABCD boxes.
the cutting of the huge cake to start the official opening of Chicago's 125th Anniversary Celebration at Navy Pier, August 25, 1962. Pictured are Francis Lorens, Seymour Simon, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Orlando W. Wilson, Robert Quinn, and Chef Emil Hilbert, who created the cake.
Chicago 125th Anniversary Parade 1962
Mayor Daley, General Waters, Admiral martin and Steve Bailey ride in the lead car down State Street during Chicago's 125th Anniversary celebration Aug 24 1962
Miss LaRue Sares standing on a model of the Chicago skyline with a missile hanging over it at the Mayor's Citizens Committee for a Cleaner Chicago booth at the 125th anniversary Chicago Exposition at Navy Pier, August 24, 1962.
Big Brass Parade Motorcade 1962
Mayor Daley, General John Waters, Admiral Wm Martin, and Steve bailey wave from the lead car in a parade down State Street honoring Chicago's 125th Birthday. Aug 24, 1962.
Reservists Luncheon,Naval Armory,with seated in front are Adm Ira H Nunn,CDR R F Flott and CDR Bobbie Allan,standing in rear are State Treasurer,Francis S Lorens and Mayor Richard Daley,July 18 1962
Democratic headquarters as Seymour Simon is named president of Cook County Board, July 10, 1962. Pictured left to right are Mayor Richard Daley, Seymour Simon, George Dunne, assistant superintendent of the Park District; and Joe Gill, municipal court clerk and chairman of the slatemaking committee.
Chicago Democratic politicians Mayor Richard Daley, Seymour Simon, newly named president of Cook County Board, George Dunne, and Joe Gill, July 10, 1962 at the Democratic Party headquarters in the Morrison Hotel.
Warden Fred A. Hertwig, of Cook County Hospital, Mayor Richard Daley, and clown Frank Quinn with a small donkey on June 25th, 1962 getting ready to perform with the Ringling Brothers Circus for patients outside the Hospital.
the raising of the Chicago flag at 332 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Pictured are Mayor Richard Daley, Warden Jack Johnson, chairman of the Americanism Committee of the American Legion in the state of Illinois, Ross J. Beatty Jr., president of the Michigan Blvd. Association, and Paul Valentine, chairman of the decorations committee of the Michigan Blvd. Association.
Chicago's "Wall of Mayors" 1962
Policeman Mayron Jeans looks at the portraits of the Mayor's of Chicago starting with William Butler Ogden in 1837 until Martin Kennelly whose term ended in 1955. June 13, 1962
San Francisco Mayor Christopher 1962
Geoerge Christopher, Mayor of San Francisco and the President of District National Bank, Jerry Stergios at apress conference at the Sherman Hotel June 9, 1962
Mayor George Christopher of San Francisco during a press conference held at Chicago's Sherman Hotel, June 8, 1962. To the left of Christopher is Jerry Stergios, president of the District National Bank.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley coming aboard the USS Farmington docked at Grand Avenue, June 4, 1962. Lt. Aubrey Moore Jr., (second from left) is the commander of the vessel.
Air,ground breaking ceremony at Jupiter Center,Richard Poweshiek of Saux and Fox Tribe,Jerrold Wexler,Mayor Richard Daley,Wayne A Johnston and Duard Scott,June 4 1962
William Harvey, Norman Ward, Joel Goldblatt, Gardener Stern, Mayor Richard Daley and L.B. Liddy raise the flag at the newest Goldblatt's store at the new Lake Meadow Shopping Center, 3357 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
William Harvey, Norman Ward, Joel Goldblatt, Gardener Stern, Mayor Richard Daley and L.B. Liddy raise the flag at the newest Goldblatt's store at the new Lake Meadow Shopping Center, 3357 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
Yeo Miss Josephine Cmeyla of the navy, Sgt. Winfred Mercer of the army, Mayor Richard Daley, Sgt. John Lindbech of the marines, and Sgt. R.E. Stone of the Air Force in the Mayor's Office on May 11th, 1962 on Armed Forces Day.
Firemen line up for inspection by the mayorand commissioner at dedication of O'Hare Airports new fire station also get inspection by 4 of one of the firemans kids.May 5 1962
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor at press conference
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor attend a press conference at the south side headquarters of the mayor's committee, 622 East 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Moffett and Taylor accepted free bus tickets to Chicago from New Orleans, offered by New Orleans segregationists over the radio.
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Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor at press conference
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor attend a press conference at the south side headquarters of the mayor's committee, 622 East 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Moffett and Taylor accepted free bus tickets to Chicago from New Orleans, offered by New Orleans segregationists over the radio.
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Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor at press conference
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor attend a press conference at the south side headquarters of the mayor's committee, 622 East 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Moffett and Taylor accepted free bus tickets to Chicago from New Orleans, offered by New Orleans segregationists over the radio.
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Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor at press conference
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor attend a press conference at the south side headquarters of the mayor's committee, 622 East 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Moffett and Taylor accepted free bus tickets to Chicago from New Orleans, offered by New Orleans segregationists over the radio.
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Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor at press conference
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor attend a press conference at the south side headquarters of the mayor's committee, 622 East 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Moffett and Taylor accepted free bus tickets to Chicago from New Orleans, offered by New Orleans segregationists over the radio.
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Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor at press conference
Rezzie Moffett and Clifford Taylor attend a press conference at the south side headquarters of the mayor's committee, 622 East 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. Moffett and Taylor accepted free bus tickets to Chicago from New Orleans, offered by New Orleans segregationists over the radio.
Rev. Carl Faqua, of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Mayor Daley's Office to discuss black members on School Board. April 25, 1962.
Thomas Coulter, Exec. Director of the Association of Commerce and Comm. Robert Quinn of the Fire Department giving an award to Mayor Richard Daley at the exhibit of Award Winning Buildings on April 23rd, 1962.
the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Goldblatts store in the Green Meadow Shopping Center in Addison, Illinois on April 11, 1962. Left to right are Mayor Robert McHugh, Joel Goldbaltt, Mrs. Ken Hoffman and Lyman Walker.
of the twelve Italian airmen who flew with Italo Balbo from Rome to Chicago in 1933, who've returned to Chicago as generals. They are sitting below Mayor Daley's rostrum in the Council Chambers as Chicago aldermen give them an official welcome. The airmen returned to Chicago in an inaugral nonstop flight of an Italian airline--Rome to Chicago, April 7, 1962.
Aviation History - Mayor Richard Daley and Architech Bertrand Goldberg with a group of Italian Flyers on the 21st floor of an apartment building on April 6, 1962.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley receiving the Cleanest Big City award, March 29, 1962. As a joke, actor Joe E. Ross, who plays officer Toody on TV's Car 54 Where Are You? and was in town performing at Mister Kelly's, jumps into the scene as the photographer snapped this picture.
Chicago Wins Clean Big City 1962
Lewis Griffith of Washington DC Clean-Up Commitee presents Mayor Richard daley with the award for cleanest big city at the Bismark Hotel March 29, 1962
Group of men in Mayors Office including Mayor Richard Daley,Robert Briscoe,Byron Dalton and Earl J McMahon are looking over drawings for proposed Emerald Shores Building,March 16 1962
Group in Mayors Office including Mayor Richard Daley,Robert Briscoe,Byron Dalton and Earl J McMahon are looking over drawings for proposed Emerald Shores Building,March 16 1962
Group in Mayors Office including Mayor Richard Daley,Robert Briscoe,Byron Dalton and Earl J McMahon are looking over drawings for proposed Emerald Shores Building,March 16 1962
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley addressing 400 Girl Scouts in the city council chambers about good citizenship and the responsibilites of voting, March 15, 1962.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley lecturing 400 visiting Girl Scouts on citizenship and the responsibilities of voting at the city council chambers, March 15, 1962
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a 125th anniversary of Chicago wooden cake and an album of photography on Chicago being presented to Mayor Daley, March 5, 1962 at the mayor's office.
Pictured left to right are Mayor Richard Daley, Edmund Piasecki, president of the Associated Retail Bakers of Greater Chicago, and Bruce Downes, editor and publisher of Popular Photography Magazine.
Seymour Simon, Cook County Commissioner; Sam Hillman, president of the newly constructed People's National Bank; John Duba, assistant to the mayor and chairman of the Mayor's Urban Renewal project; and Francis Lorenz, state treasurer at the grand opening of the People's National Bank in Chicago, January 23, 1962.
New terminal building at O'Hare Airport on Jan 15, 1962. Mayor Daley being greeted by Pat Patterson, president of United Airlines before starting the tour of the facilities.
a group of dignitaries including Mayor Daley catching the view from the window of the O'Hare Airport's new terminal building that was just completed. This was taken on January 15th, 1962.
an overhead view of the interior of O'Hare airport terminal #2 with the crowd waiting for the Mayor's party to tour the building. This was taken on January 15th, 1962.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley holding a poster proclaming Jewish Federation Week, November 17, 1961 in city hall. Pictured left to right are Charles Aaron, president of the Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago, Alderman Jack A. Sperling, and Mayor Daley. (JFW was November 15 through 22.)
Cork Restaurant Door Greeters 1961
The Mayor of Skokie Illinois and owner Harold Sokol prepare to greet customers at the main entrance to Cork Restaurant November 15, 1961
Grand Opening Fullerton Ave Bridge 1961
Mayor Daley and City Officials pull the temporary gates to the Fullerton Ave Bridge open for it's official grand opening Nov 12, 1961
White House Regional Conference group includes Mayor Robert Grohne of Decatur,W Willard Wirtz,Mayor Richard Daley,Robert Kennedy,Clair M Roddewig,Gov Otto Kerner and Jacque LeRoy,Nov 7 1961
White House Regional Conference group includes Mayor Robert Grohne of Decatur,W Willard Wirtz,Mayor Richard Daley,Robert Kennedy,Clair M Roddewig,Gov Otto Kerner and Jacque LeRoy,Nov 7 1961
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley handing 12-year-old Susan Miller (in a Scottish outfit) a proclamation for a 1961 Holiday Folk Fair and Harvest Festival, November 6, 1961.
costumed girls at Mayor Richard Daley's office holding the signed Holiday Folk Fair proclamation, November 6, 1961. Pictured left to right are Susan Miller, Scottish costume; Chun Hee Lee, Korean costume; Lupe Gutierrez, Mexican costume; Sandra Erins, Latvian costume; and Lokmanhekim Gunseli, Turkish costume.
the swearing in ceremony for Seymour Simon, new Cook County Commissioner, October 30, 1961 in Chicago. Pictured left to right are Edward Barrett, county clerk; Mayor Richard Daley; John Duffy; and Seymour Simon.
William J. O'Brien, Meigs AIrport manager, speaking at the new terminal dedication ceremony, October 19, 1961. Also present were Alderman John Egan, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Merrill Meigs, and William E. Downes Jr.
Meigs Airport new terminal building dedication on October 19, 1961. Wm. J.O'Brien, airport manager, John Alderman, Mayor Richard Daley, Merrill C. Meigs and Wm. E. Downes Jr. commissioner of aviation, City of Chicago.
officials at the dedication of the new terminal at Meigs Field, October 19, 1961 in Chicago. Pictured left to right are William O'Brien, Alderman John Egan, Mayor Richard Daley, Merrill C. Meigs and William E. Downs Jr.
Peru Pres @ McCormick Dinner 1961
Manuel Pardo with his wife, Mayor Richard Dale and wife, and Governor Otto Kerner enjoying a dinner in Manuel's honor at McCormick Place. September 27, 1961.
Chicago Black Horse Troop 1961
The Chicago Black Horse Troop leads the car bearing President Manuel Prado of Peru past the Sun Times building on their way to City Hall and a meeting with Mayor Daley Sept 27 1961
The Chicago Black Horse Troop as it leads the car bearing President Manuel Prado of Peru,as he goes passed the Sun-Times Building on his way to visit with Mayor Daley,Sept 27 1961
President Manual Prado and his wife Senora Eariqueta de Prado,of Peru, arrive at City Hall on LaSalle Street side where Mayor Daley greets them,Sept 26 1961
Clorinda Prado, wife of Peruvian President Manuel Prado Ugarteche, Mrs. Richard Daley, wife of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, and Senora de Alvarado of Peru leaving the Air National Guard hanger at Midway Field in Chicago, September 26, 1961.
Bob Floodand and Nick Welti carrying Arlington Heights Mayor John Woods to the Jail House for not having grown a beard or wearing a shavers button, September 26, 1961. It was all in fun for the 125th Anniversary Celebration of Arlington Heights.
Massive U of Illinois Model 1961
Governor Otto Kerner, David Henry (President of the University) and Mayor Richard Daley discuss the current model for the proposed expansion to the University of Illinois in Chicago Sept 14, 1961
Otto Kerner, David Henry, and Mayor Daley look at U of I model
Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, University of Illinois President David D. Henry, and Mayor Richard J. Daley look over a scale model the University of Illinois campus that will be constructed in the Halsted-Harrison neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois.
Illinois governor Otto Kerner, University of Illinois president David Henry, and Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley looking at a scale model of the new campus, September 14, 1961.
Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, David D. Henry, president of the University of Illinois, and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley looking over the model of the university's new campus site in Chicago, September 14, 1961.
Massive Model Of University Of Chicago 1961
Otto Kerner, David D Henry, president of the University of Illinois, and Mayor Richard Daley. September 14, 1961.
Chicago Campus Scale Model 1961
A scale model of the University of Illinois was on display at the Sherman Hotel and being looked over by Governor Otto Kerner, David Henry (Pres of Illinois University) and Mayor Richard Daley. Sept 14, 1961
Bussie's Tavern and Liquor Store at 553 Green Bay Road in Waukegan, Illinois, September 13, 1961. The Mayor of Waukegan ordered the pub closed allegedly for unsanitary conditions. Tavern owner Russell Miller and a friend put up signs in protest. The largest was this one which reads: Achtung (attention) Closed by order of the Gestapos and their stooges.
Jimmy Wong, secretary of the Hip Singh Tong, and Charlie Lee, Mayor of Chinatown hold up one of the huge Chinese masks that are used in their traditional New Year's lion Dance. Scene is in front of the On Leong building at 22nd & Wentworth on September 2, 1961.
Chinatown Mayor Charlie Lee and restaurant owner Jimmy Wong hold one of the dragon masks used in the Chinese New Years Dance at the entrance to On Leong, the Chinese Merchants Association building, 2216 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
two main terminal buildings near completion at the O'Hare International Airport on August 28th, 1961. The Mayor Daley will inspect them Tuesday. There is black smudge in the upper left corner.
the two main terminal buildings that are near completion at the O'Hare International Airport. Mayor Daley will inspect them Tuesday. This was taken on August 28th, 1961.
Allen Harland, chairman of the board of trustees of Roosevelt University with Mayor Richard Daley looking over the plaque of those to whom Roosevelt College was dedicated, on August 28th, 1961.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's sons William and John on a tractor at the International Harvester Exhibit. Standing around are Ralph Bergsten, managerial director of the International Trade Fair, Mayor Richard J. Daley and Mrs. Daley, August 10, 1961 at McCormick Place.
Daley & Fam @ Int Trade Fair 1961
Mayor Daley, William and his oldest son Richard, look over the polish exhibit at the International Trade Fair. August 10, 1961.
the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the remodeled Fritzel's restaurant in Chicago, August 1, 1961. Pictured left to right: Joe Jacobson, owner, Rayl Jacobson, Joe's daughter, Mayor Richard Daley, and David Wallerstein, chairman of the State Street Council.
the ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of Fritzel's in Chicago after it was remodeled, August 1, 1961. Pictured are Joe Jacobson, president of Fritzel's, Rayl Jacobson, his daughter, Mayor Richard Daley, and David Wallerstein, chairman of the State Street Council.
Governor Samuel H. Shapiro, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Abubakar Balewa, Prime Minister of Nigeria, and William F. McFetridge, Vice President, National Organization, AFL-CIO at Palmer House. July 28, 1961.
guests standing and applauding Mayor Richard Daley and Abubakar Balewa, the prime minister of Nigeria, as they enter the Red Lacquer Room of the Palmer House on July 28th, 1961.
a gift bear to Mayor Daley from the people of West Berlin , now at Lincoln Park Zoo, with Zoo director Marlin Perkins, Mayor Richard Daley, and Senator Rolf Schwedler, West Berlin Administrator of housing, gathered around the bear cage on July 24th, 1961.
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Marlin Perkins, and West German Senator Rolf Schwedler with gift bear at Lincoln Park Zoo
Mayor J. Daley, zoo director Marlin Perkins, and West German Senator Rolf Schwedler with a caged bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. The bear was a gift from the city of West Berlin to the people of Chicago.
Eric H. Smith, Judy Pelzmann and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley standing next to a giant firecracker for a promotion photo for the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration to be held at Soldier Field. The photo was taken in the mayor's office, June 26, 1961.
Heald Square Wacker and Wabash 1961
Wacker, Wabash and E. South Water Street with a sign crediting Mayor Daley and The Bureau of Forestry with a tiny garden at the apex of the 3 streets. June 6, 1961
Mayor Daley, with Youth Scholarship Award Winners Carolyn Brownell, Lynne Micek, Sharron Reinke, and LeRoy Randolph at a Youth Foundation luncehon on May 23rd, 1961 at the Congress Hotel.
a group from the Mt. Greenwood community in southwest Chicago bringing petitions signed by over 2000 residents requesting that Morgan Park Police Station not be abandoned, to Mayor Daley to be turned over to the superintendent of police, May 22, 1961. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Joseph Twardy, Mrs. Perry Krongos, Mrs. Roy Supers, Mrs. John Macisz, Mrs. Gus Mavros, Mayor Daley and Joe Ty Konrath.
300 Chicago Firemen Sworn In 1961
At the dedication ceremonies for the new Fire academy, Mayor Richard Daley and Fire Commissioner Robert Quinn preside over the swearing in of 300 new firemen for the city of Chicago May 15, 1961.
Mayor Daley and Fire Commissioner Robert Quinn in front of crowd for the dedication of the new Fire Academy building, 558 West DeKoven Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Gov. Otto Kerner , Mayor Richard Daley, and John J. Duffy, president of County Board waving from a convertible on the Northwest Expressway since the Ohio Street Link Opened on May 12th, 1961.
of John Duffy, Illinois governor Otto Kerner, and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley riding in the first car of a caravan going across the newly built Northwest Expressway bridge at Ohio Street, May 12, 1961. (The Northwest Expressway is now called the John F. Kennedy Expressway)
Governor Otto Kerner, Mayor Richard Daley, and president of the County Board John J. Duffy cutting the ribbon to open the Northwest Expressway Ohio street link on May 12th, 1961.
people from Hometown, Illinois after an election party at Palos Hills Country Club, May 3, 1961. Pictured (back row) are Pastor Ira Hall, Mrs. Florence Hynes, Mrs. Frank Hynes (Mayor of Hometown), Joseph Merrion, Rev. P. J. Ronayne, Mae Randle, Edward Eckert, Mrs. Edward Eckhert, Toby Anderson and Mrs. Toby Anderson.
Mrs. Arnold Maremont, H. Stanley Wanzer, and Mrs. Stanley Wanzer, on April 25th, 1961 at the civic opera house. Mrs. Maremont is wife of the democratic candidate for mayor.
Univ Of Ill Site Picketers 1961
picketer from Navy Pier with signs march to City Hall in support of Mayor Daley's Harrison Halsted site. April 19, 1961.
University of Illinois students from the Navy Pier campus show their support of the Halsted-Harrison campus plans in front of the Mayor's Office in City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Students March On City Hall for Circle Campus to be built
Students wanting a quicker resolution and construction at the Harrison/Halsted site for the University of Illinois March with signs to talk to Mayor Richard J. Daley at City Hall, Chicago, Illinois, April 19, 1961.
Gary Wild, president of the Student Congress of the University of Illinois' Navy Pier campus, shaking hands with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley after a meeting discussing the future site of the university in Chicago, April 19, 1961.
The ground breaking ceremony a the site on which a Walgreen Drug Store was to be built at 63rd St. and Halsted Ave. in Chicago Illinois. Show here is the President of the Chicago City Bank, W. Norbert Engles, mayor Daley, President of Walgreen's Charles R. Walgreen Jr. and President of the englewood Community Corporation Charles Schrager. April 19 1961
Students Picket 4 University Site 1961
After a 15 year long delay in decision making for the needed expansion of the University of Illinois, students march on City Hall in suppost of Mayor Daley's Harrison Halsted expansion proposal. April 19 1961
Mayor Richard Daley, Tibor Haring, Jessie Binford, and Florence Scala meet
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Tibor Haring, Jessie Binford, and Florence Scala are interviewed by reporters at the Mayor's office in City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The group is discussing the proposed plans for the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus, which would demolish much of the Halsted-Harrison neighborhood, and possibly the Hull House.
scenes in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall as groups of citizens from the Harrison-Halsted St. aread are getting ready to spend the night there. They were fighting to keep the University of Illinois (Chicago Campus) out of their neighborhood. April 18 1961
Dr. Arturo Morales Carrion, deputy assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs; Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Mrs. Lee Okrongley, president of the Pan-American Council. The photo was taken on April 15, 1961 in Chicago City Hall.
the ceremony for raising and placing the last steel beam for the top of the United Insurance of America Building in Chicago, April 5, 1961. Pictured left to right in front of the beam baring the American flag are Bob Hartman, steelworker, J. Donald Rollins, president of American Bridge, O. T. Hogan, chairman of the board of United Insurance, Mayor Richard Daley, Jack Hogan, president of United Insurance, and Gerald Williamson, steelworker.
Mayors Clean Up Luncheon,Bismark Hotel,Mayor Daley listens to Bill Veeck after he had accepted placque for his outstanding contribution in field of sports,March 22 1961
Mayor Daley and Halsted-Harrison residents meet at City Hall
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Haring Tiber, Jessie Binford, and Florence Scala meet to discuss the new site of the University of Illinois campus on the Near West Side, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Residents of Halsted-Harrison neighborhood protest at City Hall
Residents from the Halsted-Harrison neighborhood march at City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The group is protesting the University of Illinois' plans to demolish much of the neighborhood in favor of building a campus. Mayor Richard J. Daley cuts through the group on his way out of the building.
Mayor Daley walks thru picket lines at City Hall,the pickets are from the Halsted-Harrison neighborhood,objecting to the U of I being built there.March 17 1961
Opening Day for National Tea Company,Super City Store in Countryside at Brainard and Plainfield ,ribbon cutting by Seymour Weiner,architect,Marv Finkel,store Manager,Frank Beckerman,Sol Cantor,Mayor Albern Hollands,city of Countryside,Ted Dabrowski,N.A.Stepelton and Selwyn Lemchen.March 15 1961
Opening Day for National Tea Company,Super City Store in Countryside at Brainard and Plainfield ,ribbon cutting by Seymour Weiner,architect,Marv Finkel,store Manager,Frank Beckerman,Sol Cantor,Mayor Albern Hollands,city of Countryside,Ted Dabrowski,N.A.Stepelton and Selwyn Lemchen.March 15 1961
Opening Day for National Tea Company,Super City Store in Countryside at Brainard and Plainfield ,ribbon cutting by Seymour Weiner,architect,Marv Finkel,store Manager,Frank Beckerman,Sol Cantor,Mayor Albern Hollands,city of Countryside,Ted Dabrowski,N.A.Stepelton and Selwyn Lemchen.March 15 1961
Opening Day for National Tea Company,Super City Store in Countryside at Brainard and Plainfield ,ribbon cutting by Seymour Weiner,architect,Marv Finkel,store Manager,Frank Beckerman,Sol Cantor,Mayor Albern Hollands,city of Countryside,Ted Dabrowski,N.A.Stepelton and Selwyn Lemchen.March 15 1961
officials at a booth of the Health-O-Rama exhibit in Chicago City Hall, March 6, 1961. In the foreground are Mrs. Marvin Bradshaw, Public Health chairman of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs; Mayor Richard Daley, Dr. Eric Oldberg, president of the board of health; Dr. Samuel L. Andelman, commissioner of health; and Dr. E. Lee Strohl, president of the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium.
officials at the Health-O-Rama exhibit in the lobby of Chicago City Hall, March 6, 1961. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Marvin Bradshaw, public health chairman of the Illinois Federation of Women's CLubs; Mayor Richard Daley; Dr. Eric Oldberg, president of the Chicago Board of Health; Dr. Samuel Andelman, Health Commissioner and Dr. E. Lee Strohl, president of the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium.
Mayor Richard J. Daley with Halsted-Harrison women
Mayor Richard J. Daley surrounded by women from the Halsted-Harrison neighborhood who oppose the University of Illinois' plans to build a campus in their area, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. Fifth from the right is community leader Florence Scala. The women participated in a protest march on the Near West Side, and then took buses to City Hall to continue their protest.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley surrounded by angry women from the Taylor-Halsted-Harrison neighborhood, February 14, 1961 at city hall. They were protesting the destruction of their old neighborhood for the proposed construction of a University of Illinois campus.
Lloyd McClow, general secretary of the YMCA of Metro Chicago, accepting the oversized proclaimation of an annual YMCA Week (Jan. 22- 28) from Mayor Daley, January 24, 1961.
Charles R. Swibel, Illinois Governor-elect Otto Kerner, former president Harry S. Truman, and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at a dinner in honor of Truman at McCormick Place in Chicago, December 10, 1960.
Truman Honored @ McCormick Place 1960
Charles Swibel, Governor Elect Otto Kerner, President Harry Truman and Mayor Daley all gussied up for a dinner at McCormick Place thrown in honor of Truman December 10, 1960
Charles R. Swibel, Vice Chairman of dinner, Governor Elect Otto Kerner, President Truman and Mayor Daley at a dinner honoring Truman held at McCormick Place. December 10, 1960.
Golf Mill Karroll's Store Opens 1960
The Sam Karroll's, Frank Starkowibz, mayor od Miles Illinois, Herb karroll, and The Dave Karroll's cut the ribbon on the grand opening of the Karroll Store at the Golf Mill Shopping center. November 10, 1960
Karoll's Store Opening Golf Mill 1960
The two Karoll families and Frank Stankowibz the mayor of Niles Illinois cut the ribbon on the Karoll store opening at the Golf Mill Shopping Center November 10,1960
Northwest X-Way Official Opening 1960
The opening Gate for the Northwest Expressway as mayor Daley, Governor Stratton and Dan Ryan walk through to the cheering of crowds. November 5, 1960
Richard J. Daley and Laura Taylor at Robert Taylor Homes groundbreaking
Mayor Richard J. Daley and Laura Taylor, widow of Robert Taylor, look at an architectural rendering of the Robert Taylor Homes during the groundbreaking ceremony East 49th Street and South State Street, Chicago, Illinois.
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Richard J. Daley and Laura Taylor at Robert Taylor Homes groundbreaking
Mayor Richard J. Daley and Laura Taylor, widow of Robert Taylor, look at an architectural rendering of the Robert Taylor Homes during the groundbreaking ceremony East 49th Street and South State Street, Chicago, Illinois.
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Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson having breakfast at the O'Hare Inn by O'Hare Field with a group of fellow politicians: Senator Paul Douglas, Mayor Daley and his wife, and Otto Kerner, on November 1st, 1960.
Luncheon honor,Lyndon B.Johnson,candidate for VP with former judge Edmund Jarecki,State Senator Douglas and Daniel P.Ward,left out is Mayor Daley,Nov 1 1960
Lyndon B. Johnson and wife having breakfast at the O'Hare Inn with a group of fellow Politicians including Sen. Paul Douglas & Mayor Richard Daley on November 1, 1960.
L.B.J & LadyBird Lunch @ O'Hare 1960
Lyndon B and Lady Bird Johnson have lunch with Mayor and Mrs. Daley, Senator Paul Douglas and Otto Kerner at Chicago O'Hare Inn Nov 1 1960
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson at the O'Hare Inn with fellow politicians, Senator Paul Douglas, Mayor and Mrs. Richard Daley, and Governor Otto Kerner, November 1, 1960.
Dan Ryan, Governor William Stratton, J. Russell Christenson, President of Villages of Oak Park, and Mayor Richard Daly participate in ribbon cutting of the opening of the last section of the Congress Street Highway at Austin. October 12, 1960.
Dan Ryan, Governor William Stratton, J. Russell Christenson, President of Villages of Oak Park, and Mayor Richard Daly participate in ribbon cutting of the opening of the last section of the Congress Street Highway at Austin. October 12, 1960.
Queen Ingrid and King Frederik IX of Denmark wave back to applauding admirers in front of Mayor Richard Daley as they enter the Conrad Hilton Hotel lobby, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. They were attending the city's official reception and dinner for the royal couple's visit to Chicago. Sun-Times headline reads: City Fetes Royal Danes.
Queen Ingrid and King Frederik IX of Denmark, along with Mayor Richard J. Daley and Sis Daley, sit at a table inside the Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The group is attending the first state dinner of a two-night trip to Chicago by the King and Queen.
Queen Ingrid and King Frederik IX of Denmark, along with Mayor Richard J. Daley and Sis Daley, leave the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The group is attending the first state dinner of a two-night trip to Chicago by the King and Queen.
King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark with Mayor Richard Daley and Mrs. Daley at the Hilton Hotel before they enter the Grand Ballroom on October 9, 1960 in Chicago.
Queen Ingrid and King Frederik IX of Denmark, along with Mayor Richard J. Daley and Sis Daley, arrive at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The group is attending the first state dinner of a two-night trip to Chicago by the King and Queen.
Queen Ingrid and King Frederik IX of Denmark with Mayor Daley and his Wife at the Hilton Hotel before the enter the Grand Ballroom on October 9th, 1960.
Japan Princess Michiko 1960
Prince Akhito and Princess Michiko of Japan wait for the guests to arrive with Mayor Daley and wife at a reception in their honor October 3, 1960 at the Drake Hotel.
This is an original large-format (4x5) acetate negative of Japanese Prince Akihito as he pauses to wave at crowds while visiting the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago with Govornor and Mayor Daley on October 3, 1960.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and his wife welcoming Prince Akahito and Princess Michiko, of Japan, at a reception for the royal Japanese couple at the Grand Ballroom of the Drake Hotel on October 3, 1960.
Prince & Princess Of Japan 1960
Prince Akihito and Pricess Michiko at Midway Airport with Mayor Daley and Governor Stratton and their wives on October 3, 1960.
Senator John Kennedy on platform in front of City Hall making speech to the crowd on LaSalle Street with Mayor Daley and Congressman Roman Pucinski,Oct 1 1960
Mayor Richard J Daley being assisted by police while he tries to buck the crowd waiting the arrival of Senator John Kennedy at Meigs Airport,Sept 25 1960
Fernando Lopez-Arias, attorney general of Mexico, and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley watching a parade during a celebration of Mexican Independence, September 14, 1960.
Mayor William Kane of Harvey Ill.lends support to ribbon cutting at Goodman's Community Center at 148th and Dixie Highway with John Sendera,Pres.of Posen Ill.Nathan Goodman,VP of Goodman's,Lawrence Goodman,Pres,of Goodman's, Dwain Marsh,Pres.of Harvey,Ill.and Matt Rpmer,Police Chief of Harvey Ill.Sept 8 1960
Harrison St Bridge Opening 1960
Mayor Richard Daley and city officials open the gates for the first car to cross the Harrison Street Bridge Aug 23, 1960
Harrison St Bridge Opening 1960
Mayor Daley and City Officials prepare to open a gate to allow the first car to drive across the newly finished Harrison Street Bridge Aug 23, 1960
Chicago making a bid for the Air Force Academy and the West Point game to be held in Chicago in 1963. Chairman of the Mayor's Special Events on the far left is Col. Jack Reilly, next is Director of the Air Force Academy Col. Maurice Martin, Asst. to the Mayor John Duba, and President of the West Point Alumnus Assoc. of Chicago John Beier, on August 11th, 1960.
Mayor Daley reviews architectural sketch in his office
Architect George Fowler, Chicago Housing Authority's Alvin Rose, and Mayor Richard J. Daley look at a sketch in Mayor Daley's office, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Bernard C. Wahlquist, registration chairman and newly elected Comander of the department of Illinois CWV, Reverend John Ward Morrison, a chaplain, and Mrs. Alice Hackett, general co-chairlady, all Catholic War Veterans Honoring Mayor Daley in his office on August 3rd, 1960.
Pat Hoy, new president of the Irish Club with John Kelly, general director, Mayor Richard Daley and P.J. Cullerton at the Chicago Athletic Club on August 2, 1960
Pat Hoy, who was the New president of the Irish Fellowship Club with general director John Kelly, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and P.J. Cullerton at the Chicago Athletic Club August 2 1960
Dan Solomon, Sam Asta Jr., Len masella, Mayor William J. McNerney, Thomas O'Halloran, and Louis M. Masella of the Matadors Rod and Custom Association shown here looking at a car. July 12 1960
members of Matadors Rod and Custom Asscociation shown here at the Franklin Park Police Station looking at an engine. Shown here is Dan Solomon, Sam Asta Jr., Len Masella, Mayor William J. McNerney, Thomas O'Halloran, and Louis M. Masella. July 12 1960
workers remodeling the Mayor's Office in Chicago city hall, July 12, 1960. Pictured left to right are Jerry Dauphinais, Ronald Cerotzke, Roger Hejza, Jack Engstrom, and Don Herrick.
Julien Collins, chairman of the Ravinia Festival Association, standing behind a replicia of the Ravinia Ravillion with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on July 7, 1960. It was the start of the 25th season of the city's Great Music Under The Stars concerts.
the celebration of the 25th season of Great Music Under the Stars. Julien H. Collins, chairman of the Ravinia Festival Association, receives a proclamation by Chicago mayor Richard Daley as they stand behind a replica of the Ravinia Pavillion on July 7, 1960.
the 1960 graduating class of St. Xavier College, June 6, 1960. Notable Chicago dignitaries who attended were Mayor Richard Daley, William Caples, who gave the commencement address, and Albert Cardinal Meyer.
the St. Xavier College graduation. Shown here is Morgan F. Murphy who was the Vice President of the Commonwealth Edison Co., Mayor Richard Daley, William G. Caples whow as the vice-president of the Inland Steel who gave the commencement address, Charles F. Murphy who designed and built St. Xavier's and the nuns were Sister Mary Huberta who was the President of the college, and Sister Mary Josetta who was the vice president of the college. In the rear is Cardinal albert Meyer and an unidentified
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley pointing out places of interest on a map of Washington D.C. to Chicago Daily News Spelling Bee winners who were to go to D.C. for the National Spelling Bee. The winners were Susan Grigg, Armen Varteressian and Mary Beata Mueller. The photo was taken in the Mayor's office on June 4, 1960.
Al Lopez who was the manager of the
Chicago White Sox, shown standing with with Bob Elliott who was the manager of the Kansas City Athletics, in front of the boxes where Mayor daley is standing. April 19 1960
May Joseph Armondo On Ladder 1960
Mayor Armondo talking to citizens of Fox Lake that after the flood the area may be declared a disaster area on April 7, 1960.
a candid shot of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and former president Harry S. Truman at a National Association of Broadcasters Convention dinner, April 5, 1960.
Harry Truman & Richard Daley 1960
Mayor Richard Daley and past President Harry Truman attend a National Broadcasters Dinner at the Conrad Hilton in Chicago April 5, 1960
Flooding at Fox Lake Illinois as Mrs.Walter Korpans tries to cleanup even with water surrounding her house,the mayor of Fox Lake,Joseph Armondo,checks in.April 1960
a leprechaun being hoisted up to the parade review stand to pass out toy cars to Chicago Mayor Daley's family, March 17, 1960 during the St. Patrick's Day parade on State Street.
members of the Chicago Plumbers Union carrying a Mayor Richard Daley banner in the St. Patrick's Day parade on State Street in Chicago, March 17, 1960.
Highland Park Sears Ribbon Cutting 1960
The mayor of Highland Park weilds the scizzors at the Grand Opening of Sears Roebuck while Sears Executives look on. March 4, 1960
123rd birthday party for the city of Chicago, March 4, 1960 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Standing with the cake are Mrs. Faye Pitzele, Mrs. Salvatore Ferrara, Rev. Edward Hughes, Rev. John Harms, Philip Clarke, C. Vigil Martin, Dean Charles Caveny, and Mayor Richard Daley.
Government & Leadership::Governmental Organizations
1960-02-04
Senator John Kennedy meets the Mayors at Midway Airprort,George Chacharis,Gary,Mary Bercik,Whiting,Walter Jeorse,East Chicago and Edward Dowling,Hammond,Feb 4 1960
NAACP President Dempsey J. Travis speaks at a meeting of the NAACP's Chicago branch, Chicago, Illinois. Travis is calling on mayors and presidents of suburban communities to attend a conference in April that will cover housing integration.
Government & Leadership::Civil Rights & Social Justice
Daily Life & Identity::Cultures & Communities
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1960-01-26
Policemen Arthur Silach, Frank Mojzis, Sgt. Benjamin Piskac and Matthew Corcoran of the police robbery scandal case, January 26, 1960.
The Chicago Police Department did not face large-scale reorganization efforts until 1960 under Mayor Richard J. Daley. That year, Chicago was hounded by the Summerdale scandals. Eight officers from the Summerdale police district on Chicago's Northwest Side were accused of operating a large-scale burglary ring. News of the scandal was splashed across the city's n
Chicago Police Commissioner Timothy O'Connor, Mayor Richard Daley, and acting police commissioner Kyran Phelan during a press conference, January 23, 1960.
Mayor Daley, Harry Gottlieb, and D.E. Mackelmann at home demolition
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Harry Gottlieb (Chairman of Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference), and D.E. Mackelmann (Chairman of the Community Conservation Board) stand in front of the home at 5006 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Daley gives the go-ahead on demolition for the home, which will mark the beginning of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Urban Renewal Project.
Mayor Richard J. Daley swings an axe as Harry Gottlieb, Helen Howlett, and D.E .Mackelmann watch during demolition of a building on South Ellis Avenue for the Hyde Park-Kenwood urban renewal project, Chicago, Illinois.
Mayor Richard J. Daley swings an axe as Harry Gottlieb, Helen Howlett, and D.E .Mackelmann watch during demolition of a building on South Ellis Avenue for the Hyde Park-Kenwood urban renewal project, Chicago, Illinois.
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Harry Gottlieb, and D.E. Mackelmann giving the go ahead to the wrecking crew to demolish a building on South Ellis Avenue for the Hyde Park-Kenwood urban renewal project, Chicago, Illinois.
Very Rev Comerford J O'Malley,president of De Paul University with Mayor Richard Daley holding large check of over 100,000 for scholl redevelopment program,Nov 11 1959
Nixon Dedicates Chicago Law School 1959
Vice President Nixon with Mayor Daley, Dean Levi and Chancellor Lawrence Kimpton dedicates the new Law School at the University of Chicago Oct 29, 1959.
Nixon Dedicates Chicago Law School 1959
Vice President Nixon with Mayor Daley, Dean Levi and Chancellor Lawrence Kimpton dedicates the new Law School at the University of Chicago Oct 29, 1959.
Ground breaking for St Joseph Hospital on N Lake Shore Dr,with Most Rev Raymond P Hollinger,Sister Rose Marie,Right Rev Msgr John W Barrett and Mayor Richard Daley,Oct 29 1959
Ground breaking for St Joseph Hospital on N Lake Shore Dr,with Most Rev Raymond P Hollinger,Sister Rose Marie,Right Rev Msgr John W Barrett and Mayor Richard Daley,Oct 29 1959
former President Harry S. Truman stopping off in Chicago on his way home to Independence, Mo., outside the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel with Mayor Daley on October 9th, 1959.
Richard Nixon Dedicates Law School 1959
Vice President Nixon with Mayor Richard Daley, Dean Edward Levi and Chancellor Lawrence Kimpton was at the grand opening and dedication of the University of Chicago's Law School October 5, 1959
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, his wife Eleanor and their son, William, at the first game of the World Series at Comiskey Park, October 1, 1959 in Chicago.
Pan-Am Game torch being put on display by Ronald Rodrigues,Air Explorer Scout,Mayor Richard Daley and Daniel M.MacMaster of the Museum ofScience and Industry,Sept 25 1959
Chicago's No. 1 White Sox baseball fan Mayor Richard Daley watching a thrilling showdown game with Cleveland on television with his family , September 22, 1959. Pictured are Mayor Daley, his wife and their sons (left to right) Bill, Michael, and John.
Japanese Dancers gracefully fanning themselves as they walk to the City Hall. Members of Japan's Takarazuka Dance Troupe, were visitors in Mayor Daley's office and presented him with a dwarf tree. September 11 1959
Joseph J. Kish, Republican candidate for mayor of East Chicago, Indiana. He worked as a machinist at the Inland Steel Company on Dickey Road at Indiana Harbor. The photo was taken on September 4. 1959.
Pan-Am Games torch arrives at City Hall mayors office with boy scouts,Francis Belitz,Simion Rubestien,Charles Taylor,Thomas Kaihara and Dennis Zaret.Aug 26 1959
Pan-American torch arrives at City Hall,Mayor Richard Daley and Boy Scouts,Thomas K.Kaihara,Charles Taylor and Simion Rubenstien,carring it the last half mile.Aug 26 1959
Pan-Am Torch arrives to City Hall,giving to Mayor Daley by scouts,Francis Belitz,Simion Rubestien,Charles Taylor,Thomas Kaihara and Dennis Zaret,Aug 26 1959
officials at the opening of the congress of the Pan American Games, August 20, 1959 in Chicago. Pictured are Jose Beracasa of Venezuela; Douglas Roby of Detroit; Avery Brundage, president of the International Olympic Committee; Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Augusto Putzeys of Guatemala.
the opening session of the congress of Pan American Games in the council chambers of Chicago city hall, August 20, 1959. Pictured left to right are Jose Beracase of Venezuela; Douglas Roby, chairman of the executive committee of P.A.S.O.; Avery Brundage, president of the International Olympic Committee; Mayor Richard Daley; and Augusto Putzeys of Guatemala.
John Duba, Deputy Mayor, Timothy O'Connor, Commissioner, robert Utter, 3835 South Talman, highest marksman, and Phillip Collins, 5616 N Glenwood, highest scholar at Police graduation at Grant Park. July 17, 1959.
Chicago reporters looking perplexed as Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Frol Kozlov speaks in Russian during a press conference in Mayor Richard Daley's office on July 10, 1959. Kozlov's interpreter then translated Kozlov's remarks into English.
Alex Grin, chief of the 1st Battalion, looking at the air vent which caught fire in the Mayor's Office in City Hall, July 10, 1959. Chicago City Hall was in the process of remodeling.
Mayor Seoul Korea & Daughter 1959
The Mayor Seoul Korea, Chung Huh and his Daughter Won Huh, visit Chicago, giving a key of friendship to Mayor Richard Daley May 26, 1959
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley with Mayor of Seoul, Korea Chung Huh and his daughter Won Huh on May 26, 1959. They are in Chicago because Won is to attend the Garrett at N.W. Campus.
South Korean Leader Ho Chong 1959
Ho Chong, a South Korean leader who would succeed Syngman Rhee as Prime Minister has dinner with Mayor Daley May 25, 1959
1959 King Baudouin Of Belgian N Chicago
Mayor Daley Greeting King Baudouin at Midway Airport, also shown Adlai Stevenson and Wyley Buchanan. May 15, 1959.
Northwestern University school of law Chicago campus cornstone laying ceremony for the Robert R. McCormick Hall with Kenneth F.Burgess,president of the university's board of trustees;U.S.Supreme Court JusticeJohn M.Harlan;Mayor Daley;Harold A.Smith,presidentof the university's law alumni assocation;John Ritchie III,dean of the law school;Stewart Owen,of the Robert R.McCormick charitabletrust;J.Roscoe Miller .NWU president,and Gov.Statton.May 6 1959
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley walking with Dutch Captain Sander Klein after his ship, Prins Johan Willem Friso arrived in Chicago, April 30, 1959. Holding Captain Klein's hand is 9-year-old William Van Danborn, who's father immigrated to the U.S. from Utrecht, Hollnand two years previously.
Dutch Prince,Johan Willem Friso and Sandor Klein,captain of the first ship to arrive at State Street,in Parade car with Mayor Richard J.Daley.April 29 1959
Dutch Prince,Johan Willem Friso and Sandor Klein,captain of the first ship to arrive at State Street,in Parade car with Mayor Richard J.Daley.April 29 1959
the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Canterbury Gardens Shopping Center, April 22, 1959 in Markham, Illinois. Pictured left to right are Mayor Albert Cash, Irving J. Lewis, Joel Goldblatt, Sidney Morris, Norm Cohn and John Hunnington.
Timothy P. Sheehan and his wife Marilyn voting at the polling place on April 7th, 1959. Sheehan, of Chicago, was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959.
Student march Supports Daley 1959
A group of University of Illinois students marched to City Hall chanting "We want Daley, We want Meigs" in favor of re-electing Mayor Richard Daley who promised expansion of the University to include Meigs Airfield. April 6 1959
city hall workers greeting the Duke of Windsor as he leaves the Mayor's Office, April 1, 1959 in Chicago. Behind him is Robert Whyte Mason, British Consul General.
a bagel toast between Timothy Sheehan and Edward Saltiel, March 25, 1959 at a brunch in Chicago. Sheehan was the Republican candidate for Chicago mayor. Saltiel was the president of Lincoln-Dembitz Republican League.
Ireland's President O'Kelly 1959
Sean T. O'Kelly (wearing a top hat) stands beside Mayor Richard Daley in a troop review in front of City Hall on LaSalle Street March 24, 1959
Ireland President O'Kelly & Wife 1959 President of Ireland, Sean T. O'Kelly, shakes hands with Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago as O'Kelly arrives at Midway Airport March 23, 1959. O'Kelly is accompanied by his wife Phyllis.
Lord Mayor Of Dublin Mrs. Byrne 1959
Catherine Byrne, the Lord mayor of Dublin and her daughter Clare are greeted by Alderman John Egan as they deplane at Midway Airport March 18, 1959
Lord Mayor of Dublin Mrs. Catherine Byrne and her daughter, Clare Byrne, being greeted upon arrival at Chicago's Midway Airport by Alderman John Egan, March 18, 1959.
Catherine Byrne & Daughter 1959
The Mayor of Dublin, Mrs Catherine Byrne and her daughter Clare arrive from Dublin and are greeted at Midway Airport by Alderman John Egan March 18, 1959
Mayor Richard Daley admiring the flag held by school crossing guards Ramona Shifler and Dorothy Nadler, at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, March 17, 1959.
City Fathers Lead St Pat's Parade 1959
Mayor Daley is in the center of the pack with his hand raised in this shot of City Officials leading the St. Patricks Day Parade down State Street March 17 1959
the groundbreaking ceremony for a new addition at Chicago's Sheraton Hotel, March 3, 1959. Pictured left to right are Robert L. Moore, chairman of the board at Sheraton Corporation; John Duba, deputy mayor; and Ernest Henderson III, treasurer of Sheraton Corp.
Republican mayoral candidate Timothy Sheehan checking the precinct chart, February 24, 1959. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Marilyn Sheehan, Timothy Sheehan, Mrs. Al Mazewski, and Al Mazewski, who lost the 41st ward alderman race.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sheehan voting at the polling place at the 68th precinct, 41st ward in Chicago, February 24, 1959. Sheehan was the Republican candidate for Chicago mayor.
a group at the open house party of Tim Sheehan's political headquarters at 188 W. Randolph in Chicago, February 5, 1959. Pictured left to right are Frank Connell, Cook County Republican chairman; Tim Sheehan, Republican candidate for Chicago mayor; Walter McCarron, Cook County coroner; Mrs. Tim Sheehan; Joseph Mioduski, Republican candidate for city treasurer; and Charles Carpenter, secretary of state.
An open house party at Tim Sheehan's campaign headquarters at 188 W. Randolph in Chicago, February 5, 1959. Pictured left to right are Frank Connell, Cook County Republican chairman; Tim Sheehan, Republican candidate for Chicago Mayor; Walter McCarron, Cook County Coroner; Mrs. Timothy Sheehan; Joseph W. Midoduski, Republican candidate for city treasurer; and Charles F. Carpentier, secretary of state.
Republican candidate for Chicago mayor Timothy Sheehan and his wife Marilyn holding up a floral piece of two prize fighters , one down (Democratic) and the other up (Republican). Keep Punchin' Tim!. The photo was taken on February 5, 1959 at GOP headquarters in Chicago.
members at a young Republican Rally in Chicago, January 15, 1959. Pictured left to right are Ruth Kraemer, Lorrie Dorfmeister, Mary Sheehan, daughter of Chicago mayoral candidate Timothy Sheehan, and Joyce Pedersen.
Republican candidate for mayor of Chicago Timothy Sheehan and his famiy, January 5, 1959. In the floor are Keleen and Tim Jr. On the couch are Mrs. Sheehan, Sheila, Mr. Timothy Sheehan, Kathy and Mary.
the Sheehan family in their Chicago home, January 2, 1959. Front row: Timothy Sheehan, Republican candidate for mayor of Chicago, Mrs. Marilyn Sheehan, 1-year-old Sheila, and Mary. Back row: Timothy Jr., Kathy, and Eileen.
May Daley & Family @ World Series 1959
Daley Family walks down to the boxes during the first game at Comiskey Park on October 1, 1959. Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) served for 21 years as the mayor and undisputed Democratic boss of Chicago and is considered by historians to be the "last of the big city bosses." He played a major role in the history of the Democratic Party, especially with his support of John F. Kennedy in 1960 and of Hubert Humphrey in 1968.
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Timothy Sheehan & Wife 1959
Timothy Sheehan receives a kiss from his wife after announcing his intention to run for mayor of Chicago April 8, 1959. Timothy Patrick Sheehan (February 21, 1909-October 8, 2000) of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959.
Republican candidates for election, December 26, 1958 in Chicago. Pictured left to right are Joseph Midduski, candidat for City Treasurer; Ben Adamowski, state's attorney; Timothy Sheehan, candidate for mayor; and Louis Kasper, candidate for 35th Ward Alderman.
three Republicans running for office, December 26, 1958 in the Bismark Hotel in Chicago. Pictured left to right are Craig Phelps, candidate for city clerk; Timothy Sheehan, candidate for Chicago mayor; and Joseph Mioduski, candidate for city treasurer.
Chicago Republicans running for office, December 26, 1958. Pictured left to right are Ben Adamowski, state's attorney; Tim Sheehan, mayoral candidate; Francis Connell, and Edward F. Moore.
Tomothy Sheehan Runs 4 Mayor 1958
Timothy Sheehan put his hat in the race for Mayor December 24, 1958. Mr. Sheehan, who served in the U.S. House from a Northwest Side district from 1951 until 1959, was the city's most successful GOP political leader of the last half century and served as the mentor to generations of public figures.(highbeam)
Republican mayoral candidate Timothy Sheehan with his supporters entering the Republican headquarters at 188 W. Randolph Street in Chicago, February 5, 1959.
Chicago mayorial candidate Timothy P. Sheehan with his wife Marilyn and daughter Sheila, December 24, 1958.
Timothy Patrick Sheehan (February 21, 1909-October 8, 2000) of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959.
Mr. Sheehan was well respected by a number of promin
Chicago mayoral candidate Timothy Sheehan and his family, January 5, 1959. In the floor are Eileen and Tim Jr. On the couch are baby Sheila, wife Marilyn, Timothy Sheehan, Kathy and Mary.
Chicago mayoral candidate Timothy P. Sheehan with his wife Marilyn and daughter Sheila.
a Vita Aire smoke oxidizing machine. N. J. Penning, president of Vita Aire explaining how it works to Mayor Harvey Wick, Fire Chief LEmore Harker, and Fire Chief Leroy Howatt in Oaklawn, Illinois, December 7, 1958.
William Downes Jr Dir.of Airports,representing the Mayor, H.Max Healy,General Manager C.M.A.Aaron Saenz,Chairman of the C.M.A. cutting ribbon,Emma Perrusquia,and sister Conchita Perrusquia,Jamie Martinez,acting Consul of Mexico,of Chicago and his wife Elena Baca,opening new airline office.Dec 5 1958
John H. Levin, Commissioner of South Park District, John F. McGuane, Commissioner of South Park District, Edward Lee, Executive Director of Metropolitan Fair, William F. McFetridge, Vice President of Park District, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Robert A. Black, Chief Engineer Park District, George DeMent, Commissioner of Chicago Public Works, and George T. Donoghue, General Superintendent Park District look at Park District's model of the new Convention Hall. December 4, 1958.
John H. Levin, Commissioner of South Park District, John F. McGuane, Commissioner of South Park District, Edward Lee, Executive Director of Metropolitan Fair, William F. McFetridge, Vice President of Park District, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Robert A. Black, Chief Engineer Park District, George DeMent, Commissioner of Chicago Public Works, and George T. Donoghue, General Superintendent Park District look at Park District's model of the new Convention Hall. December 4, 1958.
Prep Coaches Heiland & Peterson 1958
Bill Heiland, coach for Austin and Ralph Peterson, Coach for Fenwick listen to a story told by Mayor Richard Daley on the stairs of the Sherman Hotel Nov 24, 1958
Cambodian Prince Sihanouk N Chicago 1958
Prince Norodom Sihanouk, prince of Cambodia with Jack Camp, Chairman of Mayors reception committtee. November 10, 1958.
Chicago notables admiring the display at city hall in Chicago, November 6, 1958. Pictured left to right are George L. DeMent, commissioner of public works, George Donohue, general superintendent, John McGuane, commissioner of the Park District, and Mayor Richard Daley.
Mayor Richard Daley, Princess Sophia, and Queen Frederika arriving on November 4th, 1958. Queen Frederika was Queen consort of Greece of King Paul I of the Hellenes as Queen FreiderÃke of the Hellenes.
Frederica Queen Of Greece & Daughter 1958
Mayor Daley greets Frederica of Hanover, Queen Consort of Greece and Princess Sophia at the Union Station on November 4, 1958.
Queen Frederika of Greece et al 1958
Mayor Richard Daley and a Priest from the Greek Orthodox Church greet Queen Frederika of Greece and her little poodle at Union Station in Chicago November 4, 1958
Copy Stritch, O'Brien & Meyer et al 1958
The New Archbishop of Chicago Albert Meyer stands for a photo with Mayor Daley, sitting are Cardinal Samuel Stritch, Bishop William O'Brien and Frank Lewis Sept 28,1958
the groundbreaking ceremony for the Garden View Convalescent Home at 6450 Ridge Avenue near Chicago, September 26, 1958. Pictured left to right are Henry Mermelstein, co-owner; Joseph A. Bonnan, co-ordinator of the Mayor's office; George L. Ramsey, building commissioner; and Thomas Philipsborn, treasurer of the H. F. Philipsborn Company.
Hyde Park Redevelopment Project A and B Ceremonies,55th and Lake Park,with Mayor Richard Daley,Marshall Korshak,Lawrence A Kimpton and William Zeckendorf,Sept 25 1958
De Paul Church, Golden Jubilee, at Webber and Sheffield, with Father James Hussey,Father Comerford O'Malley, Cardinal Stritch, Bishop William D O'Brien and Mayor Martin H Kennelly, Sept 25 1958
Mayor Richard Daley addressing the throng gathered for the ceremony for the Hyde Park redevelopment project A and B at 55th and Lake Park, September 25, 1958.
Hyde Park Redevelopment Project A and B Ceremonies,55th and Lake Park,with Mayor Richard Daley,Marshall Korshak,Lawrence A Kimpton and William Zeckendorf,Sept 25 1958
Mayor Daley Speech on Project A & B 1958
Mayor Daley speaks to a large crowd gathered for the ceremonies at 55th and Lake Park project A and B of the Hyde ParK Re-development plan Sept 25, 1958
a group at the EMMY Awards in Chicago, September 16, 1958. Pictured are Leslie Atlas, vice president and general manager of WBBM Radio and Television; Lloyd Toder, vice president oand general manager of station WNBQ and WMAQ; Ward L. Quaal, vice president and general manager of WGN; Mayor Richard Daley; Irv Kupcinet of the Sun-Times and president of ATVAS Chicago Chapter; Sterling Quinlan, vice president of WBKB; and Dr. John Taylor, executive director of station WTTW.
Clifford Campbell, Deputy Commissioner of City Planning, Mayor Richard J. Daley, James C. Downs, Mayor's consultant, and Ira J. Bach, Commissioner of City Planning, look at the exhibit of the New Central Area of Chicago in the Mayor's office. August 22, 1958.
Gleghorn family moves into Prairie Avenue Court extension
Mayor Richard J. Daley and Sylvester Gleghorn hold the ceremonial key to the Gleghorn family's housing unit at the new Prairie Avenue Court extension. The Gleghorn family includes Sylvester, his wife Quella Mae, and children Sylvester, Jr. and Henry. Alvin Rose (Executive Director of the Chicago Housing Authority) is present. The Gleghorns are the the first family to move into the extension, 2822 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Cornerstone Ceremony Executive Hse 1958
Mayor Richard J. Daley pours a shovel full of concrete to complete the laying of the newest high rise hotel in Chicago, the 40 story Executive House (now Hotel 71) August 12, 1958
1st Nonstop Paris Flight O'Hare 1958
Captain Harold Neumann receives a miniature Eiffel Tower on the occasion of the arrival of the first non stop flight from Paris on TWA Airlines from Mayor Daley and Customs Collector Frank Peska. August 8, 1958.
Kwame Nkrumah, leader of Ghana and its predecessor state, the Gold Coast, from 1952 to 1966, being met here by Claude A. Barnett, the Mayor, and Mrs. Daley, on July 30th, 1958.
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) project
Martin Dwyer, Joseph Sullivan, Mayor Richard J. Daley, C.R. Swibel, Alvin Rose, Senator Joseph Fanta, C.E. Huphrey, Rev. James Ostrander, Annabel Whiford Buchan, and Charles Webber attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)'s newest housing project at 2717 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Government & Leadership::Social Services::Public Housing
Events & Movements::Celebrations & Holidays
Lincoln Park
2717 North Leavitt Street
1958-07-07
Meeting of Mayors on North Shore RR City Hall Mayor Richard Daley,front Mayor Anton Macrowski Jr.,of North Shore,Mayor Robert Sabonjiano of Waukegan,Mayor John Noel of Mundelein,Ill,Mayor Francis J.Berry of Libertyville and Mayor Ambrose M.Reiter of Skokie in the rear G.R.Bell of Glenview,Ill,Gilbert H.Marshall,Pres.pro tem of Northbrook ,Ill,Mayor pro tem or city mgr.William L.Collins of Zion Ill,Bert Johnson,City Mgr.Evanston and Harold Bergan,Pres.Winthrop Harbor,discuss keeping North Shore R
Mayor Richard Daley, Governor William Stratton and Gilbert Scribner Jr., chairman of the Committee on Modern Courts, June 30, 1958 in Chicago's Bismarck Hotel.
95th Street Bridge Dedication 1958
Just as Mayor Daley cut the ribbon dedicating the opening of the new 95th street bridge, these tots rolled forward in their wagon, intent to be the first "vehicle" to cross the bridge on this momentus occasion. Mayor Daley didn't disappoint them, the wagon lead the walking brigade June 27, 1958.
Aldermen and Mayors serving as the motive power of the first vehicle to cross the newly finished 95th Street Bridge over the Calumet River, June 27, 1958. Left to right (center): Emil Pacini, 10th district alderman, boys Ernst Yanick, Steven Yanick, Mayor John Yanick, Gerorge Suritich, and Mayor Richard Daley.
Soap Box Car 1st 2 Cross Bridge 1958
Ernest Yanich, Steven Juricic and John Yanich were the first "car" to travel across the 95th Street Bridge on it's ribbon cutting day in their soap box "car" along side Mayor Daley and Alderman Emil Pacini of the 10th Ward. June 27, 1958
Catholic Interracial council Mayor Daley office city hall.Mrs.Clifford J. Campbell,benefit Co-Chairman,Mrs.Robert A.Elson, Co-Chairman committee giving supper before the event,Mayor Richard J.Daley,Robert Sargent Shriver,Jr. President Catholic Interracial Council of Chicago and Duke Ellington Co-Star of Benefit with Danny Kaye.June 9 1958
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley presenting a key to the first resident of the new Prairie Shores Apartment building, June 3, 1958. Pictured are Dr. Delbert Weltman, Mayor Daley, and Nurse Lorraine MacMahon. (Mrs. Weltman was not present for the photo)
Funeral Cardinal Stritch Chicago 1958
Mayor Daley and his wife and children pay their last respects to Cardinal Samuel Stritch of Chicago June 2, 1958.
Harry Truman $100 Plate Dinner 1958
Mayor Richard Daley, Harry Truman and Adlai Stevenson greet one another at a $100 a plate democratic dinner at the Hilton Hotel May 22, 1958
former president Harry S. Truman, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Dan Ryan, president of the Cook County Board, at a Truman press conference in Chicago, May 22, 1958.
Mayor Richard Daley, Mrs. Harry L. Drake, Bishop Bernard Sheil, Rev. Henry P. Fisher and Judge Michael Igoe at the Paulist Fathers Centennial Dinner at Chicago's Hilton Hotel, May 1, 1958.
the tree planting ceremony in front of City Hall in Chicago, April 29, 1958. George DeMent is holding the wheelbarrow while Mayor Richard Daley swings a shovel full of dirt.
Town officials Police chief William Hindenburg, Game Warden Orvill Awe, John Astling, President of Sportsman's Lake, Gleen W Stanley, Confidential Investigator, Harold Red Johnson, Mayor of Sycamore, Arthur A.W. Carlson, Alderman and Leo Yardley, Alderman all watch as Sportsman's Lake is being pumped in search for kidnapped victim Maria Ridulph. April 20, 1958.
Town officials Police chief William Hindenburg, Game Warden Orvill Awe, John Astling, President of Sportsman's Lake, Gleen W Stanley, Confidential Investigator, Harold Red Johnson, Mayor of Sycamore, Arthur A.W. Carlson, Alderman and Leo Yardley, Alderman all watch as Sportsman's Lake is being pumped in search for kidnapped victim Maria Ridulph. April 20, 1958.
V.P. Richard Nixon & Myr Daley 1958 Mayor Richard daley shakes the hand of Vice President Richard Nixon at a dinner discussing Nuclear Power and it's dangers to the U.S.A. March 20, 1958.
an Irish Fellowhip Dinner in Chicago's Palmer House, March 17, 1958. Pictured are: General Alfred Gruenther, president of the American Red Cross; Samuel Cardinal Stritch; Mayor Richard Daley; and Morgan Murphy, vice president of Commonwealth Edison Company and president of the Irish Fellowship Club.
men leading the 1958 St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, March 15, 1958. Pictured left to right are Maj. Gen. Jeremiah Holland, William J. Halligan, Stephen M. Bailey, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Joseph Gill, Ron Delaney, Rev. Thomas Byrne, and Timothy O'Connor.
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley admiring the 5th floor murals in city hall, February 5, 1958. The foreground mural depicts the old Court House Square. The next one is a view of the Lake Front.
the selection of the trademark design for the Chicago International Fair and Expo 1959. Standing with the trademark are Thomas Coulter, Mayor Richard Daley, Joseph Block, and Raymond Loewy, January 7, 1958.
Boys Brotherhood Republic Robbins 1957
Jack Robbins with some of the Chicago Boys of the Republic. Robbins developed the idea of a boys club run by the boys themselves to help keep them off the streets and out of jails as they got older. Seen here with 14 y/o Dennis Feinberg of Winnetka and the 16 y/o New York City BBR Mayor, Robert Miller. December 8, 1957.
former Mayor Daley of Chicago, shown here with a group of football players at a football game between Calumet High and Mendel High School. November 30 1957
Henry Horner Boys Club 1957
General Robert Wood, Mayor Daley and Alvin Rose hold a sign heralding the opening of the Henry Horner Chapter of the Boys Club November 15, 1957.
Mayor Richard Daley with Merrill Shepard, president of the Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago, discussing the Community Mobilization for Youth campaign, October 24, 1957.
officials planning the 1959 Chicagoland International Fair and Exposition, July 23, 1957 in Chicago. Pictured are Richard Revnes, Mayor Richard Daley, and Thomas Coulter.
Chicagoland Fair Opening 1957
Mayor Daley and Robert Cunningham make opening day speeches at Navy Piers' Chicagoland Fair opening ceremony June 29, 1957
a Chicago Police graduation ceremony at Crane Tech High School, June 22, 1957. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Commissioner Timothy O'Connor are giving awards to Michael Pizza, top honors in academics, and Lehman Casey, top honors in revolver shot.
George Meany, President of the AFL CIO, who will deliver the Commendment add., Father Comerford, J. O'Malley, C.M. President of DePaul, Ex Mayor Martin Kennelly, and John F. Mannion, Senior Vice President of Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, all three of whom will be conferred with degrees, by Fr. O'Malley, at the 59th Annual DePaul University Convocation on June 5th, 1957.
Mayor Dayley N Review Stand 4 Parade 1957
Armed Forces Day Parade. May 18, 1957. General W.H. Arnold, Mayr Richard Daley, and Brig. General Charles Gardner Salute. Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) served for 21 years as the mayor and undisputed Democratic boss of Chicago and is considered by historians to be the "last of the big city bosses." He played a major role in the history of the Democratic Party, especially with his support of John F. Kennedy in 1960 and of Hubert
the grand opening of Broadstreet's Clothing Store in Old Orchard, (Skokie, Illinois), May 2, 1957. Pictured are Lou Winn and Jack Lang, store managers, and Mayor of Skokie, Allan Weisburg.
An overhead picture during a blinding snowstorm in front of City Hall showing Mayor Richard Daley and twenty heads of the Latin American consulates reviewing the four American Military forces on LaSalle street on April 11th, 1957.
a overhead picture of a blinding snow/ice storm in front of City Hall while Mayor Richard Daley and 20 heads of the twenty Latin American consulates review the four American Military Forces on LaSalle Street on April 11th, 1957.
Mayor of Franklin Park, William J. McNerny, who is retiring from the Milwaukee R.R. after 46 years as a telegrapher, and is being presented with a gift of over $100 by Morris Koffman of the Milwaukee R.R. on April 6th, 1957.
Jewish Federation Ground Breaking 1957
Samuel Goldsmith, Mayor Richard Daley, Peter Kaplan (age 5), Dr S.S. Hollander, President of the Jewish Federation and Edgar Bibas, turn the first shovel full of dirt on the S.E. corner of Franklin and Madison for the Jewish Federation Building. April 5, 1957
Diane Kosinski, who asked Mayor Daley to urge Chicagoans to support the Girl Scout fund drive in April 1-12, 1957. Volunteers would stage a house to house collection on behalf of the Girl Scouts in 92 city neighborhoods hoping to collect $125,000 for the Chicago Girl Scouts.
Group of alderman including Mayor Richard Daley,Paul Gerhardt and George L,DeMent,view 2 of the proposals for the new City Council Chambers at Sherman Hotel,March 28 1957
Group of alderman including Mayor Richard Daley,Paul Gerhardt and George L,DeMent,view 2 of the proposals for the new City Council Chambers at Sherman Hotel,March 28 1957
Group of alderman including Mayor Richard Daley,Paul Gerhardt and George L,DeMent,view 2 of the proposals for the new City Council Chambers at Sherman Hotel,March 28 1957
firemen and workers looking over the fire ravaged council chambers in Chicago's city hall building, March 22, 1957. On the left is the ruins of the Mayor's rostrum.
Chicago City Hall Fire 1957
Mayor Daley and Chicago's Fire Chief view the damage to the entrance to City Hall after the fire is extinguished March 21, 1957.
120 Gun Salute Chicago 120th B-Day 1957
Mayor Daley pulls the lanyard that begins the 120 gun salute to commemorate Chicago's 120th birthday at Columbus and Monroe at Grant Park with the Illinois National Guards 33rd Division March 4, 1957.
120 Gun Salute Grant Park 1957
A 120 gun salute, cannons roaring, is sounded off in honor of Chicago's 120th birthday, Mayor Daley presides (to far left of color guard) March 4, 1957
a redevelopment meeting in Evanston, Illinois city hall, February 27, 1957. Planning Coordinator Dave Johnston is pointing to a parking lot proposal site in connection wit ha new redevelopment plan for a modern shopping center along Church Street. On the right are City Manager Bert Johnson and Mayor John Kimbark.
Leo Sigunick, appointed by Mayor Richard Daley as executive director and chairman of the mayor's committee on youth welfare in Chicago. The photo was taken on February 19, 1957.
former Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly, DePaul University president Comerford J. O'Malley and Leo J. Sheridan standing in front of an architectural rendering of the downtown center building of DePaul University, February 18, 1957.
Grimes Confessor Bedwell & "Angel" 1957
Morris Brown, the "Angel" that posted bail for Benny Bedwell, Benny Bedwell, David Bradshaw (his attorney) and Aaron Brown (Mayor of Paris Tennessee where Bedwell was born) joinhands at a press conference 2 weeks after Bedwell confessed to the gruesome killing of teens Patricia and Barbara Grimes of Chicago. Feb 6, 1957.
Grimes Murder Suspect Bedwell @ Press Conf 1951
Mayor of Paris Tennessee came to back up ddie Bedwell's innocence. Shown with attorney David E Bradshaw, Morris Brown, Bondsman, at the Balden Stratford Hotel. February 6, 1957.
Paul Laverde,co-owner of Grand Tap Room on W.Grand and his cook,John Zerbes admire their new closed on Sundays and Holidays,which Mayor Daley will be happy about.Jan 18 1957
Grimes Suspect B. Bedwell 1957
The Mayor of his home town from Paris Tennessee, Aaron Brown, came to Chicago to let Bennie Bedwell know he was being thought of in his home town.
Mayor Daley (left) pushing a button that tunes in a cosmic ray from outer space to snip the ribbon in the grand opening ceremony of the 1957 Chicagoland Fair. The others are Tomas Coulter, Richard Revnes and Joseph Block.
the groundbreaking ceremony for Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company in Chicago, December 17, 1956. Around the shovel are Mayor Richard Daley, Mrs. Raymond Olsen, Elizabeth Olsen (girl with shovel), and Raymond Olsen.
John W. Evers, president of the Chicagoland Fair, and Mayor Richard Daley unveiling the advertising poster design that would be placed around Chicago to promote the fair, December 10, 1956.
Benson Rixon Store Opening with George R.Benson,Kell Benson,cutting,Peter Benson,Mayor George D.Wilson of Skokie,Mrs.George R.Benson and in the rear George Benson III,Debbie Culver and Caryl Benson.Nov 23 1956
Frank Lloyd Wright & Wife 1956
Frank Lloyd Wright and his wife at a special ceremony where he was presented a plaque by Mayor Daley declaring this day to be "Frank Lloyd Wright Day" October 17, 1956.
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright visits the office of Mayor Richard J. Daley to extend him an invitation to Wright's testimonial dinner, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago Girl Scouts Beverly Volpi and Nettie Anthony who were shocked when a man holding a deer head came in to the mayor's office, October 4, 1956. The man was Pete V. Crerar, a representative from the Canadian Travel Bureau's Chicago office. He was presenting the deer head to Mayor Daley. The Girl Scouts were waiting to see the Mayor and sell him the first boxes of cookies to kick off their annual cookie drive.
Devereux Josephs (New York Life Chairman of the Board), Mayor Richard Daley, and Otto Nelson stand in front of the entrance to one of the completed Lake Meadows apartment buildings east of South Martin Luther King Drive and bordered by East 31st and 35th streets, Chicago, Illinois. The mean are participating in opening day festivities for the housing project.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Lake Meadows
Devereux Josephs (New York Life Chairman of the Board), Mayor Richard Daley, and Otto Nelson participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completed Lake Meadows Housing Project east of South Martin Luther King Drive and bordered by East 31st and 35th streets, Chicago, Illinois.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Lake Meadows
Devereux Josephs (New York Life Chairman of the Board), Mayor Richard Daley, and Otto Nelson participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completed Lake Meadows Housing Project east of South Martin Luther King Drive and bordered by East 31st and 35th streets, Chicago, Illinois.
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Teamsters' William A. Lee chatting with Judge Abe Marovitz, August 12, 1956 at the Democratic caucus in Chicago.
Chicago labor leader John Fitzpatrick's successor was William A. Lee, a vice president of the Teamsters. Lee expanded CFL's role in the politics. Although personally a conservative, Lee continued to support a broad liberal agenda. Lee was a close friend to Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, and a very strong backer of the Cook County Democratic Party. Although the AFL and the Congress o
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Harry S. Truman and their family at the Blackstone Hotel during the Democratic National Convetion in Chicago, August 10, 1956. The woman on the right is Margaret Truman Daniel and the boys on the sides are the Daley's sons.
the Trumans and Daleys entering the Chicago Yacht Club, August 10, 1956. Pictured left to right: Mrs. Richard Daley, Mrs. Harry Truman, Mayor Richard Daley, former president Harry Truman, and his daughter Margaret Truman Daniels. They were to dine at the yacht club before attending the All-Star Football game.
Truman Library Luncheon in the Grand Ball Room at Palmer House,Daniel Ryan speaking to Harry S Truman,Mayor Richard Daley and Adlaie E Stevenson,July 10 1956
Shamrock Restaurant Protest 1956
Jack Rafferty, owner of the Shamrock Restaurant talks to passersby about his sign demanding a re-count of votes that elected a Jewish Mayor of Dublin Ireland June 28, 1956
of Jack Rafferty, owner of Chicago's Shamrock Restaurant, with a sign on the front demanding a re-count of the Mayor of Dublin election, June 28, 1956. Below is Frank Speak of Crystal Lake, Illinois, the others are passersby.
of Felisa Rincon de Gautier, mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on the steps of Chicago's Cathedral of the Holy Name, June 24, 1956. With her are Jaunita DeJesus, Cruz and Josie DeJesus (twins), and Hilda Carrosco.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Felisa Rincon de Gautier, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, standing in the Holy Name Cathedral during services, June 24, 1956.
Democratic National Convention committee members tour the International Amphitheatre for the upcoming convention
Members of the Democratic National Convention committee, including Mayor Richard J. Daley, taking a tour of the International Amphitheatre, 4220 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois, for the upcoming convention.
Otto L. Nelson, Mayor Daley, and J. Rose Humphreys view Lake Meadows models
Otto L. Nelson (Vice President of New York Life Insurance Company), Mayor Richard J. Daley, and J. Rose Humphreys (Chairman of Chicago Land Clearance Commission) view architectural models of the planned Lake Meadows Housing, Chicago, Illinois.
Otto L. Nelson, Mayor Daley, and J. Rose Humphreys view Lake Meadows models
Otto L. Nelson (Vice President of New York Life Insurance Company), Mayor Richard J. Daley, and J. Rose Humphreys (Chairman of Chicago Land Clearance Commission) view architectural models of the planned Lake Meadows Housing, Chicago, Illinois.
Otto L. Nelson, Mayor Daley, and J. Rose Humphreys view Lake Meadows models
Otto L. Nelson (Vice President of New York Life Insurance Company), Mayor Richard J. Daley, and J. Rose Humphreys (Chairman of Chicago Land Clearance Commission) view architectural models of the planned Lake Meadows Housing, Chicago, Illinois.
Ladies lined up around the new mobile offfice of the Mayor's Inquiry and Information Unit to voice complaints, etc., May 21, 1956 at 46th and Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The city officials taking their statements are Arthur Ward, assistant to the mayor, Joseph Meegan of the Back Of The Yards Council; and Thomas O'Connell, coordinator of the mayor's clean-up campaign.
the ribbon cutting ceremony opening the Israel Trade Show, May 21, 1956 at Chicago's Sherman Hotel. Mayor Richard Daley is cutting the ribbon as Simcha Pratt, Judge Abraham Marovitz and Meir Sherman hold the ribbon.
Rogers Hornsby, Director of Mayor Daley's Youth Foundation, speaker Tug Wilson, and President of Little League Baseball Inc., Peter J. McGovern, before a luncheon at the Morrison Hotel on March 22nd, 1956.
Chicago's historic Pullman Standard Building at Adams and Michigan Avenue. The photo was taken on March 19, 1956 shortly before it was demolished during a razing craze during the tenure of Mayor Richard J. Daley, along with dozens more buildings in Chicago's Loop and thousands in Chicago neighborhoods with hardly a peep of protest. The Pullman Building was replaced in 1958 with the Borg-Warner Building, an ugly anomaly among the Michigan Avenue cliffs in the Michigan Avenue Landmark District.
Mayor Daley Presses Electic Street Lights 1956. LaSalle Street lit by the newly installed lights that the Mayor just turned on in a lighting ceremony March 14, 1956.
Marcia Greenberg, past president of the Roosevelt University Alumni Associationr and Earl Dickerson, president of Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Company, holding a proclamation for Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley to sign, March 10, 1956.
George Blanda and Bill Wightkin, stars of the Chicago bears football team, surrounded by youthful fans at the Sports Star Time for youth, sponsored by Mayor Daley's youth foundation, at the Beverley Theatre on March 10th, 1956.
May Daley Drops Rocks 4 Brridge 1956
Mayor Daley pul;ls the level and drops the first pile of rocks for the bridge and Lincoln and Addison March 8, 1956.
James Gallagher, business manager of the Chicago Cubs, Mayor Richard Daley, and Don Unferth, director of the Little League Assistance of the White Sox. Gallagher was handing out tickets to the Parent-Youngster Cub-Sox game, March 2, 1956.
Black History Week in Chicago proclaimed by Mayor Richard J. Daley with James Purgeson, vice-president of the Chicago chapter of the Frontiers Club of America, Theodore Hawes, Bennie D. Brown, executive director of Chicago Conference for Brotherhood, and Vernon Williams Jr., president of the Chicago chapter of the Frontiers Club of America, Chicago, Illinois.
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and Lt. General William Arnold of the 5th Army cutting the anniversary cake on the 15th Anniversary of the 5th Army, January 5, 1956 in Chicago.
1956 Leap Year in Aurora, Illinois is celebrated by women raging war against single men. Mayor Paul Egan is pushed out of office by Honorary mayor, Mary Reinhart. She uses a rolling pin in her power take-over.
Jim Rivera, White Sox outfielder; Roger Hornsby, Mayor Daley's Youth Commissioner; and Glen Miller, White Sox Farm Director, enjoying themselves at the American League's annual Christmas Party at the Palmer House, Chicago, December 20, 1955.
Jim Rivera (White Sox Outfielder), Roger Hornsby (Mayor Daley's Youth Commission), and Glen Miller (White Sox Farm Director), enjoying the American League Annual Christmas Party on December 20th, 1955 at the Palmer House.
His excellency, Senor Don Luis Batlle Berres, president of Uruguay, with his son Senor Jorge Batlle Ibanez, during a press conference in the Mayor's office on December 14th, 1955.
Governor William Stratton, Senator Everett Dirksen, Mr. Carol M. Shanks, President of Prudential, James E. Rutherford, VP in charge of Mid-America Operations, Prudential, and Mayor Richard Daly at the dedication of the new Prudential Building. December 8, 1955.
the crowd of people in the lobby of the Prudential Building during the building's dedication ceremony, December 8, 1955. In the center with the white hair is former Chicago mayor Martin Kennelly.
Prudential Building Time Capsule 1955
Governor Stratton, Senetor Dirkson, Mr Carrol Shanks, James Rutherford and Mayor Daley place a time capsule that will be sealed in the wall of the new Prudential Building Dec 8, 1955
Governor William Stratton, Senator Everett Dirksen, Mr. Carol M. Shanks, President of Prudential, James E. Rutherford, VP in charge of Mid-America Operations, Prudential, and Mayor Richard Daly at the dedication of the new Prudential Building. December 8, 1955.
Bridge Opening,Halsted and Chicago Ave,Mayor Daley and his group,Stephen Michude,father Stanley Doyle,George DeMent and Alderman Mathew W.Bieazczet,walking over the bridge.Dec 5 1955
Bridge Opening, Halsted and Chicago Ave, Mayor Daley and his group, Stephen Michude,father Stanley Doyle, George DeMent and Alderman Mathew W.Bieazczet,walking over the bridge. Dec 5 1955
Bridge Opening,Halsted and Chicago Ave,Mayor Daley and his group,Stephen Michude,father Stanley Doyle,George DeMent and Alderman Mathew W.Bieazczet,walking over the bridge.Dec 5 1955
Jake Arvey, Illinois Governor Avorell Harriman, Senator Estes Kefauver, former president Harry S. Truman, and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at a Democratic party dinner in Chicago, November 19, 1955.
Adlai Stevenson & Dick Daley 1955
Adlai Stevenson announced his intention to run for President. Here he shakes hands with Mayor Ricahrd daley Nov 15, 1955
Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson shaking hands with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at the press conference where he announced that he was running in the 1956 presidential election, November 15, 1955.
Adlai Stevenson shaking hands with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley before leaving the Hilton Hotel where he announced his candidacy for president, November 15, 1955 in Chicago.
City Father's @ Vet's Parade 1955
Mayor Daley, Senator Douglas and other notables salute while facing east during taps at the Veterans Day Parade on State Street Nov 11, 1955
the groundbreaking ceremony for the American Hospital Association at Pearson and Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, November 9, 1955. Pictured are Dr. J. Roscoe Miller, Ray E. Brown, Mayor Richard Daley, Rev. John Barrett, and Dr. Edwin Crosby.
Mayor Daley presenting an award to Governor Adlai Stevenson during a luncheon at the Congress Hotel, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the United Nations on October 24th, 1955.
Mayor Richard Daley, as he presented an award to Ex Governor Adlai Stevenson during a luncheon at the Congress Hotel on October 24th, 1955 celebrating the 10th anniversary of the United Nations.
Midwest for cornerstone setting at St.Xavier College including,Mrs.Francis J.Healey,Jacquis La Bash,Eleanor Daley,Mayors daughter,Judy Coyle and W.C.Munnocks,Business Mngr.Sun-Times.Oct 10 1955
Powerama Shrimp Boat w/Daley 1955
Mayor Daley gets first dibs on the fare that the Powerama Shrimp Boat Chefs have prepared for opening day of GM's Tribute to the deisel engine from General Manager of Detroit Deisel, Semon Knudson. Aug 25, 1955.
Illinois Governor William Stratton, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Louisiana Governor Robert Kennon at a governors conference in Chicago's Edgewater Beach Hotel, August 10, 1955.
A Golden Spike 4 Super Highway 1955
Mayor Richard daley taps in a golden spike for the first rail in the Congress Street Super Highway-Subway July 25, 1955
Villa Scalabrini Picnic 1955
Two Old friends eat spaghetti together on July 24, 1955.
Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center in Sun Valley, CA was opened for residents occupancy July 16, 1979.
The 90- room facility, capable of accommodating up to 130 ambulatory senior citizens in single and double occupancy rooms, was dedicated on April 22, 1979. The dedication ceremony was attended by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, L.A. Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Manning, other civic and religious dignitaries an
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley taking notes from resident Marquart Howe, the first citizen logging a complaint in the new Mayor's Complaint and Information Department, July 18, 1955.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley opening his new camplaint and information department at city hall, July 18, 1955. Pictured left to right are Mayor Daley, Arthur Ward and Charles Fahey, both in charge of the citizen complaint department, and Chicago resident Marquart Howe. Howe was there to complain about the lot of cinders next to his property whereby water drains down to his property. Mayor Daley took down the notes personally.
Mayor Richard Daley breaking a bottle over the newly named tank, I WILL, with Major General John Williams, commader general of the Europe-bound U.S. third armored division. (Chicago, July 1, 1955)
Dorothy Morgenstern & Kennelly 1955
Mrs Dorothy O'Brien Morgenstern and her daughters Mary and Sheila shake hands with Mayor Martin Kennelly as Dorothy makes the decision to run for 5th ward alderman. June 20, 1955
Frank Beering, Les Lear, Jim Hart, Jack Fagman, Mayor Daley, and Pat Hoy on June 1st, 1955. They are handing the Mayor the switch to light up the Sherman Hotel's Canopy at its opening ceremony.
William J. Campbell, U.S. District Judge and general chairman of the Decennial dinner, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt sitting at the speakers' table at the 10th Anniversary of Roosevelt University dinner held at the International Amphitheatre, May 25, 1955.
of the fatal fire at the skid row Comfort Hotel on May 6, 1955 in Chicago.Firemen were able to save 25 residents by guiding the through the smoke. Several more occupants were brought down by fire department ladders by firefighters who were veterans of previous skid row fires, and were accustomed to the sight of raggedy derelicts hanging from hotel windows and srreaming for help. In some instances, the firefighters had to fight with numerous drunken residentts who either panicked or turned belli
skid row Comfort Hotel fire on May 6, 1955 in Chicago. Firemen were able to save 25 residents by guiding the through the smoke. Several more occupants were brought down by fire department ladders by firefighters who were veterans of previous skid row fires and were accustomed to the sight of raggedy derelicts hanging from hotel windows and screaming for help. In some instances, the firefighters had to fight with numerous drunken residentts who either panicked or turned belligerent and tried run
firefighters carrying away the corpse of a victim of the skid row Comfort Hotel on May 6, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Firemen were able to save 25 residents by guiding them through the smoke. Several more occupants were brought down by fire department ladders by firefighters who were veterans of previous skid row fires and were accustomed to the sight of raggedy derelicts hanging from hotel windows and screaming for help. In some instances, the firefighters had to fight with numerous drunken res
firefighters carrying away the corpse of a victim of the skid row Comfort Hotel on May 6, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Firemen were able to save 25 residents by guiding them through the smoke. Several more occupants were brought down by fire department ladders by firefighters who were veterans of previous skid row fires and were accustomed to the sight of raggedy derelicts hanging from hotel windows and screaming for help. In some instances, the firefighters had to fight with numerous drunken res
firefighters carrying away the corpse of a victim of the skid row Comfort Hotel on May 6, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Firemen were able to save 25 residents by guiding them through the smoke. Several more occupants were brought down by fire department ladders by firefighters who were veterans of previous skid row fires and were accustomed to the sight of raggedy derelicts hanging from hotel windows and screaming for help. In some instances, the firefighters had to fight with numerous drunken res
Mayor Kelly's Wife's Funeral 1955
Mayor Daley attends the funeral of Margaret Kelly, wife of the former Mayor Ed Kelly with other city dinitaries April 27, 1955
Mayor Richard Daley and other dignitaries attending the funeral of Margaret Kelly, the wife of former Chicago mayor Ed Kelly, April 27, 1955 at Holy Name Cathedral.
Boy Scout Ronald Lentz presenting Chicago Mayor-Elect Richard Daley with his Oscar while Frank O. Washam, general chairman of the 1955 campaign looks on, April 13, 1955 in Chicago.
Boy Scout Ronald Lentz presenting Mayor-elect Richard Daley with his Oscar award as Frank O. Washam, general chairman of the 1955 campaign looks on, April 13, 1955 at Chicago's Morrison Hotel.
White Sox' Marty Marion and Cubs' Stan Hack posing with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and his sons at Comiskey Park, April 9, 1955. Daley is about to throw the ball.
of bidders surrounding the yearling Mackay Stepto, Chicago Mayor Kennelly's gift horse up for auction, March 19, 1955. Tom Duggan bought the horse, the proceeds went to the Red Cross.
Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly and Morrie Sachs toasting at Sach's party at the Sherman Hotel, February 22, 1955. Kennelly had to concede the mayoral election to Richard Daley.
Mayor Martin Kennelly at a City Club luncheon, January 31, 1955 in Chicago. Pictured left to right are Mayor Martin Kennelly, M. L. Loewenberg, president of the City Club, Marion Isbell, candidate for city clerk, and Morris Sachs, candidate for city treasurer.
Dr. George Gallup during an interview with Bruce Taylor in the Chicago Sun-Times building January 26, 1955. He was in Chicago to present Mayor Kennelly with an All American City award.
a candid shot of Dr. George Gallup during his interview with Bruce Taylor, January 26, 1955 in Chicago. Gallup was in town to present Mayor Kennelly with an All-American City Award.
Mayor Martin Kennelly, Mary Morgenstern, Mrs. Dorothy O'Brien Morganstern (Kennelly's pick for 5th ward alderman) and Sheila Morgenstern. They were at the 5th Ward headquarters for the primary election, January 20, 1955.
May Daley @ Sox Game 1955
Mayor Daley enjoys a game at the White Sox Vs KC on April 14, 1955.
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Daley was Chicago's third mayor in a row from the w
Robert E. Adamowski, Ben Adamowski (atty. & candidate for mayor), Ben Adamowski, and Robert F. Campbell (record clerk), at City Hall on December 29th, 1954.
Mayor Martin Kennelly with 19th Ward Committeemen, December 14, 1954 at Kennelly's campaign headquarters in Chicago. Pictured left to right are Thomas D. Nash, Mayor Kennelly, Frank Keenen and Alderman P. J. Cullerton.
Ribbon cutting for the 1868 Room at Henrici's Restaurant, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, Illinois. Present were "Mayor" James Breen, manager Theodore Parker, Phyllis Merkle, John Thompson, and Alga Veydich.
Mayor Martin Kennelly, Sister Mary Hyacinth (principal of Alvernia High School), Augustine Bowe, chairman of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Annabel Carey Prescott, asst. principal of Crane High School and Mrs. Evelyn Carlson, principal of DuSable High School, holding their Human Relations awards, December 8, 1954 in Chicago.
Prudential Bldg Flag Being Raised 1954
James Rutherford, VP Prudential, Mayor Kennely, Norman Obbard, President of the American bridge Company and Marine Sgt Al Pautsch of the Marines. on November 16, 1954.
Mayor Kennelly Turns on Lights 1954 New Mercury Lights replace the old gas lights! Mayor Kennelly flips the switch that lights up a dark and dreary Wabash Ave. October 19, 1954
a group observing the tercentennial of the first Jewish synagogue in Chicago. A wreath is placed at the site of the first synagogue (U.S. Courthouse building) October 3, 1954. Foreground left to right are Rabbi Jacob Weinstein, Henry Kohn, Mayor Martin Kennelly, Samuel Katzin, and Richard Kohn (4th generation descendant of the founders of Chicago's first synagogue.)
Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly presenting a cup to Cornelia Honchal at the Chicago Sun-Times Horse Show in Lincoln Park, August 28, 1954. Her horse is Knight's Regent.
a birthday party for Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly, August 11, 1954 at city hall. City Hall press reporters presented him with a cake and a half a cup of coffee (because he attends so many luncheons, they though half was plenty). Reporters left to right are Ed Schreiber, Chicago Tribune; George Deutschle, City News; Tom Carvlin, Community News Service; Jay McMullen, Chicago Daily News; Tom Brennan, Chicago Sun-Times; and Hyman Delman, American News.
Chicago Cinerama Celebration 1954
Miss Cinerama Dione Ritch, "cuts" the one year anniversary cake at the Palace Theater, while her assistant Doreen Doyle, Otto Kietel and Mayor Kennelly watch July 29, 1954.
General Robert E. Wood, former president Herbert Hoover, Joseph Kennedy, Mayor Martin Kennelly, and Bernard F. Gimbel in front of Chicago's Merchandise Mart building, June 24, 1954.
Hoover, Kennedy et al 1954
General Robert Wood, Herbert Hoover, Joseph Kennedy, Mayor Martin Kennelly and Bernard Gimbel meet and greet outside Chicago's Merchandise Mart June 24, 1954
men surveying the bomb-damaged kitchen of the Howard Johnson Restaurant at 4220 N. Harlem Avenue in Norridge, Illinois, May 18, 1954. Pictured left to right are Chief of Police Raymond Peters, an unidentified volunteer, Norridge Mayor Joseph Sieb, and Police Commissioner Steve Nosko.
Big Brass Parade Review 1954
The Parade Reviewing stand on State Street lined with Big Brass in the company of Mayor Kennelly during the Armed Forces Day Parade May 15, 1954
Reviewing Stand St Paddy's Parade 1954
Mayor Martin Kennelly, Morris Sachs, Governor Stratton et al line the reviewing stand at 79th and Loomis during the St Patrick's Day Parade March 14, 1954
Jamaican dignitary Norman W. Manley, Alderman Kenneth Campbell, sculptor Edna Manley (wife of Norman), and Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly, March 11, 1954.
Mayor Daley Driving Pile Driver 1955
Mayor Daley pulls the lever on a pile driver to start knocking in the first pike for a new bridge at Lincoln and Addison March 8, 1954
DC6 Mainliner Air Tour Chicago 1954
Mayor Kennelly, Captain Ray Allemang, Arthur Leonard, Tom Coulter, Bertram Cahn, Leverett Lyon and Virgil Gunlock prepare to board a DC6 Airliner to take an aerial tour of Chicago Mar 5, 1954
Dairy Parade 1954
Parade at State and Madison on October 9, 1954. Dignitaries in the reviewing stand include Governor William Stratton & Mayor Martin Kennelly.
Mayor Vernon Anderson of Hammond, Indiana giving the go-ahead sign for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new Woodmar Shopping Center in Hammond on Indianapolis Boulevard between 165th and 167th. December 21, 1953. The men with shovels are John T. Pirie Jr., president of Carson Pirire Scott & Company; Elias Perlman, of Laudau & Perlman real estate; and Bruce McLeigh, chairman ofthe board at Carson.
Pam Martin (23) who made the around the world flying record, with J. Stuart Rotchford, General Manager of the Happiness Tours, sponsoring the trip, and Mayor Martin Kennelly at the Mayor's office on December 9th, 1953.
Chicago city hall officials being served the first coffee and doughnuts at the new Salvation Army canteen by Major A. W. MacKenzie, December 3, 1953. The men are Fire Commissioner Michael Corrigan, Deputy Fire Commissioner Anthony Mullaney, Mayor Martin Kennelly, and Police Commissioner Tim O'Connor.
the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to members of the Salvation Army for their hospitable work in past years, December 3, 1953 at the dedication ceremony for the Chicago Salvation Army's newest relief canteen truck. Pictured left to right are Timothy O'Connor, chief of police; Anthony Mullaney, deputy fire commissioner; Mayor Martin Kennelly, Albert Petersen, 1st deputy chief fire marshall; Major A. W. MacKenzie of the Salvation Army, and Michael Corrigan, fire commissioner.
Main Trunnion girder on which main axels are supported at Congress Street and the River with Stephen J Michuda,Mayor Martin H Kennelly and William Reickerts,Dec 1 1953
King Paul & Queen Frederika 1953
King Paul of Greece, Mayor Kennelly, Queen Frederika and Dr James Forgen at a dinner at the Conrad Hilton Hotel Nov 17 1953
Adlai Stevenson @ Ceremony 4 Greek King '53
Adali and Mayor Kennelly stand to greet the King and Queen of Greece at Chicago's Opera House. November 8,, 1953.
notables at a Chicago Federation of Labor dinner honoring William A. Lee, August 13, 1953 at the Chicago Hilton Hotel. Pictured left to right are Mayor Martin Kennely, Cardinal Samuel Stritch, William A. Lee, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, and George Meany, president of the American Federation of Labor.
Chicago labor leader John Fitzpatrick's successor was William A. Lee, a vice president of the Teamsters. Lee expanded CFL's role in the politics. Although personally a conservati
four Hometown, Illinois officials being sworn into office by Cook County Clerk Richard Daley, August 10, 1953 in Chicago. Pictured left to right are Edward Eckert, city treasurer; MRs. Mae Randle, city clerk; Daniel P. Kelly, mayor; William McCue, police magistrate; and Richard Daley
Senator Everett Dirksen and Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly putting on their glasses simultaneously before digging into the first dish at a dinner honoring the bishop, April 29, 1953.
injured Hank Sauer looking wistfully at the Wrigler Field's marquee on April 2, 1953. He has a bandaged right hand and will miss a few games due to injury. Henry John Hank Sauer (March 17, 1917 - August 24, 2001) was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1959, Sauer played for the Cincinnati Reds (1941-42, 1945, 1948-49), Chicago Cubs (1949-55), St. Louis Cardinals (1956), New York Giants (1957) and San Francisco Giants (1958-59). He batted and threw right-handed.
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Hank Sauer getting his injured hand looked at by Dr. Dean Russell and male nurse Jack Palmer at the Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago on April 2, 1953. Henry John Hank Sauer (March 17, 1917 - August 24, 2001) was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1959, Sauer played for the Cincinnati Reds (1941-42, 1945, 1948-49), Chicago Cubs (1949-55), St. Louis Cardinals (1956), New York Giants (1957) and San Francisco Giants (1958-59). He batted and threw right-handed.
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the dedication ceremony of the new Hearst School in Chicago, February 9. 1953. First grader Patricia Kerr unveils the portrait of Phoebe Apperson Hearst which was presented to the school. Pictured left to right are James Cotugno, president of the student council, Patricia Kerr, William Randolph Hearst Jr., Dr. Herold Hunt, Mrs. Louis Segal, William B. Traynor, and Mayor Martin Kennelly.
William Randolph Hearst, Jr. (January 27, 1908 May 14, 1993) was the second son of the publisher William Rand
Chicago officials during a press conference about the horse meat scandal, January 24, 1953. Front row: Otto Kerner, U.S. district attorney; Mayor Martin Kennelly; and Dr. Herman Bundeson, president of the Board of Health. Rear Row: John Mortimer, corporate counsel; Martin Brodkin, assistant states attorney; John S. Boyle, states attorney; Michael Howlett, regional director of the Office of Public Safety; and enforcement officer Nathan Kinnelly.
a discussion about the police academy on the south side campus in Chicago, December 23, 1952 at city hall. Pictured left to right are Henry Tenny, Julian Levi, Lawrence A. Kimpton (chancellor of the University of Chicago), Timothy O'Connor, and Mayor Martin Kennelly.
Pal Day at USO,woman serving,Mrs.Walter Heller,to Mayor Martin H.Kennelly,Sgt.James Szagi,Gen.A.C.Smith and Lewis Vanderplow,in the chow line.Nov 17 1952
Pal Day at USO,woman serving,Mrs.Walter Heller,to Mayor Martin H.Kennelly,Sgt.James Szagi,Gen.A.C.Smith and Lewis Vanderplow,in the chow line.Nov 17 1952
a Pal's Day celebration at the USO on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, November 17, 1952. Mayor Martin Kennelly (on left with white hair) is leading them in a song. The man in the center with all the medals is General A. C. Smith, deputy commanding general of the 5th Army.
of Lt. Gov. Sherwood Dixon, Senator Paul Douglas, Governor Adlai Stevenson, Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly, Democratic Chairman Joe Gill, and Colonel Jake Arvey at Union Station in Chicago, November 1, 1952
Kennelly, Stevenson & Dixon 1952
Governor Adlai Stevenson waves to the crowd as he leaves Union Station with Mayor Martin Kennelly and Lt. Governor Sherwood Dixon November 1, 1952
President Truman & Daughter 1952
President Harry Truman, his daughter Margaret and Mayor Kennelly leave in the Presidents car from the Sherman Hotel October 29, 1952
notables at a dinner honoring Chicago Bishop Sheil in the Mayfair Room in the Blackstone Hotel, September 30, 1952. Pictured left to right (seated) are Mayor Martin Kennelly, Bishop Sheil, and Dan Ryan. Standing are Frank Annunzio and Bernie Masterson.
George Halas, Pete Akers, Russ Stewart and Mayor Martin Kennelly at the Armed Forces Benefit Game between the Giants and the Bears, September 14, 1952 in Chicago.
Prudential Building Ground Breaking 1952
Dr Herman Bundason, Valentine Howell and Mayor Martin Kennelly are present to preserve the first spade of dirt from the grounds of the soon to be built Prudential Life Insurance building at Randolph and I.C. Aug 12, 1952
Valentine Howell, Executive vice president of Prudential Life Insurance and Mayor Martin Kennelly turn first spadeful of earth at site of proposed Prudential Life Insurance Building at Randolph over the Illinois Central right-of-way on August 12, 1952.
Prudential Groundbreaking Ceremony 1952
Groundbreaking for the skyscraper Prudential Life Insurance Company. Mayor and Company Executives throw the first shovel of dirt. August 12, 1952.
Mayor Richard J. Daley, Joseph Gill, Al Horan, and Scott Lucas at the 1952 Democratic National Convention
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, Joseph Gill, chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party, Al Horan, and Illinois Senator Scott Lucas at the Adlai Stevenson bandwagon during the 1952 Democratic National Convention in the International Amphitheatre, 4220 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois.
President Harry S. Truman and Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly
President Harry S. Truman riding in a car with Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly to the Blackstone Hotel during his visit to Chicago, Illinois for the 1952 Democratic National Convention.
Daley, Gill & Lucas Convention 1952
Mayor Richard Daley, Joseph Gill and Senator Scott Lucas join in the excitment of nominations at the Democratic national Convention in Chicago July 25, 1952
Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eddie Barrett at the 1952 Democratic National Convention
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and politician Eddie Barrett chatting at the 1952 Democratic National Convention in the International Amphitheatre, 4220 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Iowa delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, July 23, 1952. Pictured left to right are Mrs. Alberta Kelly, Herschel Loveless, Mayor and candidate for governor M. P. Hogan, Mrs. Edith Burgess, Mrs. Alvin Meyer, A.R. Terpstra, and Joseph Marks. Rear: Dan C. Coleman and M. Edward Halback.
Illinois politicians Joe Gill, Jake Arvey, Richard Daley and Mayor Martin Kennelly in the crowd applauding Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, July 22, 1952 at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Mayor announces redevelopment plan at Land Clearance Commission office
A crowd gathers at the Chicago Land Clearance Commission Redevelopment Project office at 1140 South Desplaines Street, Chicago, Illinois. Mayor Kennelly announces a redevelopment project for the southwest side, to be headed by the Commission.
Mayor Shlomo Zalman Shragai of Jerusalem visiting Chicago in 1952. He addressed the dinner meeting of the Combined Jewish Appeal at the home of Mr. and Mrs Max Cohen on March 13, 1952.
Mayor Martin Kennelly and General Lucius D. Clay at a kickoff dinner for the 1952 Red Cross fund campaign, February 29, 1952 in Chicago's Morrison Hotel.
James Gately, president of the Chicago Park District, Kent Chandler, past president of the 1950 Chicago Fair; and Mayor Martin Kennelly planning the 1952 Chicago Fair, February 11, 1952 .
James H. Gately, president of the Chicago Park District, Kent Chandler, past president of the 1950 Chicago Fair, and Mayor Martin Kennelly making plans for the 1952 Chicago Fair, Feburary 11, 1952.
Mayor Martin Kennelly sitting with Hughston McBain, chairman of the board for Marshall Field and Company, at the speaker's table during Field's birthday party at Palmer House in Chicago, January 24,, 1952
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Chicago Bears alumni Joe Kopcha and his wife shaking hands with Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly, December 16, 1951 at a Bears reunion at Edgewater Beach Hotel.
Opening of Peoria St. Bridge at Congress and Peoria on July 14, 1951. Left to right is Andrew Kinder, J.Walter Grimm, Dick Van Gorp, Mayor Martin Kennelly, and Virgil Gunlock.
Mayor Martin Kennelly officially opening the Chicago Convention Bureau headquarters at 134 N. LaSalle Street, June 12, 1951. Pictured left to right are Chester A. Wilkins, CCB executive director, Mayor Kennelly, and I.S. Anoff, Chicago Convention Bureau president.
Judge Walter Schaefer et al 1951
Mayor Richard Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson with Judge Walter Schaefer at the LaSalle Hotel at a dinner for Schaefer.
Adlai Stevenson W/ Mayor Daley 1951
Adlai with Daley at Citizens Committee for Scheafer at La Salle Hotel. Also shown, judge walter V. Schaefer on May 28, 1951.
Las Vegas Fremont Street Gambling 1951
Las Vegas Mayor Ernie Cragin and Dick Ronzone, the President of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce have a discussion on Las Vegas' main drag, Freemont Street. April 7, 1951
the unveiling of the drawing for the new Prudential Building during a press conference in Chicago, March 1, 1951. Pictured left to right are Holman Pettibone, Carrol M. Shanks, Mayor Martin Kennelly, Wayne Johnston, L. J. Sheridan and Charles F. Murphy.
Mayor Martin Kennelly, motorman Wallace Hurford, master of ceremonies Monte Blue, and Virgil Gunlock, commissioner of subways and super highways, taking part in the dedication of the new LOOP subway in the Washington-Dearborn Station in Chicago, February 24. 1951.
Mayor Martin Kennelly, Dr. J. Roscoe Miller, president of Northwestern University, and Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson, January 28, 1951 at the Centennial celebration of Northwestern University.
Fire Commish Corrigan @ Fire 1951
Mayor Kennelly, Fire Commissioner Michael Corrigan and Police Chief O'Connor at the scene of a fire at 320 N. LaSalle St. Jan 13, 1951
Estes Kefauver @ Syndicate Hearings 1950
In 1950, Kefauver headed a U.S. Senate committee investigating organized crime. The committee, officially known as the Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, was popularly known as the Kefauver Committee or the Kefauver hearings. The Committee held hearings in fourteen cities and heard testimony from over 600 witnesses. Many of the witnesses were high-profile crime bosses, including such well-known names as Willie Moretti, J
the wake for Edward J. Kelly, former mayor of Chicago, October 23, 1950. Pictured are Police Commissioner John C. Prendergast, Howard J. McGrath, attorney general and President Truman's envoy to the funeral, and Mrs. Howard J. McGrath.
Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly at the switch which turned on the 80 new, brighter lights on State and Van Buren Streets, September 18, 1950. Pictured left to right are Mayor Kennelly, Alderman George Kells, Joel Goldblatt, Joseh Rosenberg, Gordon Metcalf and Graham Aldis.
May Kennelly @ Birdgeport Centennial Mass 1950
Mayor Kennelly with Richard Daley as County Clerk attending the Bridgeport Centennial Mass at 31st and Halsted Streets. September 10, 1950.
Bridgeport Centennial Celebration 1950
mayor Kennelly, Richard daley and Judge Hardigen address the crowd gathered to celebrate Bridgeport's 100th anniversary at 31st and Halsted Sept 10 1950
Mayor Martin H Kennelly, Richard J Daley, County Clerk, and Judge Matthew Hardigan attending the Bridgeport Centennial solemn High Mass. September 10, 1950.
the grand opening of the Villa Park Trade Fair, August 15, 1950. Holding the ribbon are: Gene Denver, Ethel Bickness, Elmo Smith, Ed Voss, T.W. Reedy, W. Dave Rodgers (Mayor of Villa Park), E.S. Erickson, and M.V. Legler.
Rev. Bernard Sping, Tribune Stringer, Capt. Tim Curley, Mayor Eugene Swartz, police chief Milard Matovina and Rev. L. V. Booth at the Gary, Indiana Crime Commission, July 6, 1950.
Reverend Mother Josepha of the Sisters of St. Casimir's Academy and Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly shoveling dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Casimir's new academy building at 67th and California in Chicago, June 1, 1950.
Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly working a pnuematic drill during the groundbreaking ceremony for the first street overpass for the Congress Street Expressway at Congress and Peoria, April 26, 1950.
Ground Breaking for the Chicago Fair on April 19, 1950 with John L. McCaffrey, President of International Harvester Co., Crosby Kelly, Manager of the Chicago Fair, and Mayor Martin H. Kennelly.
Mayor S. C. Ingraham, C. Howard Tickner and Wilbur Krieger in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Foundation of Funeral Service building to be erected at Central Street and Ashland Avenue across the street from Dyche Stadium in Evanston, Illinois. The photo was taken on April 13, 1950.
Duke and Duchess of Windsor with Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor talking with Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly at the Pump Room of the Ambassador East Hotel, 1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, Illinois.
of Mayor Ernie Cragin and Dick Ronzone, president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, chatting on Fremont Street, the main drag in Las Vegas, April 7, 1950.
of the area of town where a street-widening project was proposed in Hammond, Illinois, March 10, 1950. The mayor wanted all the sidewalks be the same width throghout.
of the grand opening ceremony of Wieboldt's new store in Evanston, Illinois, February 6, 1950. S. L. Hypes, president of Wieboldt department stores, is holding the gigantic key. Pictured left to right: Mrs. and Mr. William A. Wieboldt, founder of the store chain, S. L. Hypes, Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly, and Evanston Mayor S. L. Ingraham.
Norwegian Olympic Skier Peter Hugsted 1950
1948 Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Hugsted and ski Captain/Coach Birger Rudd, shake hands with Mayor Kennelly on their way to a ski meet at Fox River Valley. Jan 13, 1950
Mayor Kennelly Dedicates Youth Center 1949 Mayor Martin Kennelly speaks to the gathered crowd in the community known as Hegewich, a memorial to the 2nd world war. This was the first time a mayor had been to this part of the city in 28 years. October 23, 1949.
a group of Chicago politicians, September 29, 1949. Seated are John Boyle, Professor James Cherry, and William Erickson, president of the county board. Standing are Mayor Martin Kennelly, John Prendergast, police commissioner, Ben Adamowski, Donald Walsh, Harold Hunt, Otto Kerner Jr., and George Donoghue.
presentation of the plaque with Mayor Martin H. Kennelly, Mrs. Selma O'Hare, who was the mother of a dead pilot, and George Benson, The National Cmmander of the Naval Airmen of America shown here at the dedication of O'Hare Field. September 18 1949
the dedication ceremony for O'Hare Airfield in Chicago, September 18, 1949. Standing on the left of the memorial is Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly. On the right of the memorial is Mrs. Selma O'Hare.
a street view of Libby's saloon at 10-12 N. Desplaines Street in Chicago, September 9, 1949 after Mayor Kennelly ordered it closed down for serving drunk men. The mayor closed this saloon and Weiss's at 549 W. Madison Street.
City Mail Helicopter 1st Flight 1949
Mayor Kennelly and Postmaster John Haderlein bid good luck to pilot CW Moore as he makes his first flight to the airport with the city's mail atop the roof of the new post office. August 20, 1949
the first day of helicopter mail delivery service from the roof of Chicago's main post office to the airport. Mayor Martin Kennelly christens the mail helicopter with a bottle of water while Postmaster John Haderlein looks on. (August 20, 1949)
Mayor Martin H. Kennelly and Postmaster John Handerlein bidding good luck to pilot C.W. Moore who flew the first mail to the airport from the new postoffice roof on August 20th, 1949.
Detroit Cuty Hall,Office of the Mayor,Councilman George Edwards,James Inglis and Mayor Eugene I Van Antwery,discussing Detroit Housing projects,July 25 1949
Theodore Morales carving a statue of the fire rescue of Roberta Mason while Roberta and the Des Plaines Illinois Mayor Kenneth Meyer watch with interest on June 19th, 1949. Roberta was burned badly in a fire at her home.
Chicago leaders trying to settle a city technicians strike, June 18, 1949 in the mayor's office. Pictured left to right are Alderman John J. Duffy of the finance committee; Ursa Stringer, president of Local 90 Technical Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen Association (AFL); and Mayor Kennelly. The strike went on over the weekend because no agreement was made.
Chicago businessman Joel Goldblatt, Mayor Martin Kennelly, and Ralph Finner at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the new State Street Bridge, May 28, 1949.
I Am An American Day @ Congress St Plaza 1949
Crowds at the I am an American Day services. Mayor Martin H. Kennelly spoke and many celebrities of the time on May 16, 1949.
Youth Week,City Hall Mayors Office,including around chair in middle are Michael McCormick,Goldie Lipshutz,Anthony M Cosentino,with Mayor Martin H Kennelly,May 10 1949
Carter Harrison celebrating his 89th birthday at the Casino Club in Chicago, April 23, 1949. Pictured from left to right are: Mayor Martin Kennelley, Carter Harrison, and Governor Adlai Stevenson.
James A. Pryde, who was appointed for a year to work under Police Commissioner Prendergast in streamlining the Chicago Police Department, sitting in the mayor's office in city hall, April 7, 1949.
Senator Lucas Breakfast,during Truman Inauguration,Jack Arvey,Gov Adlai Stevenson,Ex Mayor Kelly,Sen Scott Lucas,Mayor Martin Kennelly and Sen Paul Douglas,Feb 1 1949
Senator Lucas Breakfast,during Truman Inaugration,Mayor Martin M Kernelly,Sen Scott Lucas,Mrs Paul Douglas,Ex Mayor Kelly and Mrs Ed Barrett,Feb 1 1949
Mayor Roger T. Sermon of Independence, Missouri. Sermon was an old friend of Harry S. Truman. The photo was taken on January 30, 1949 in his Cook and Sermon Grocery Store.
Chicago Police Commissioner John C. Prendergast and Mayor Martin Kennelly giving a Lambert award to officer Anthony Comisky, and a Carter Harrison award to officer Stephen Barrett, October 5, 1948 at State Street and Madison.
Corn Festival Queen Betty Mathesius, Mendota, Illinois
Mayor Glenn Momeny crowning Mendota Corn Festival Queen Betty Mathesius, age 14, while her court (Jenny Weiss, Mary Hamburg, and Marilee Wagner) looks on in Mendota, Illinois.
John Balaban, Joel Goldblatt, Mayor Martin Kennelly, Mrs. J. De Forest Richards, and Peggy Lee, at State & Madison for Woman's Day Freedom Rally on June 30th, 1948.
The Woman's Day Freedom Rally in Chicago on June 30, 1948. Pictured are: John Balaban, Joel Goldblatt, Mayor Martin Kennelly, Mrs. J. DeForest, and actress Peggy Lee.
Mayor Kennelly, Captain Thomas Ambrose, and Governor Green saluting the American flag as it passes by during a Memorial Day parade in Chicago on June 1, 1948. Captain Ambrose was ninety-nine years old at the time and the only surviving Civil War veteran from Illinois. He died in November 1949.
New Jewish Republic Convention 1948 In support of the declaration of freedom on May 14, 1948, a crowd of thousands gathered at Chicago Stadium including Mayor Kennelly, Rabbi's Kaplan and Kahn and Rabbi Wolf Gold. May 16, 1948.
Mary Sheehan (sister of Michael Sheehan, Lord Mayor of Cork, Ireland) presenting Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly with a box of shamrocks flown in from Ireland, March 16, 1948.
Assassinated Mayor Cermak Monument 1948
15 years after his assassination, orphans and the President of the Bohemian Old Peoples Home and Orphanage, James Krakora, place flowers at the foot of the monument to Anton Cermak Mar 6, 1948.
Roy Christianson, Mrs. Ann Christianson, and Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly. Christianson had just been made Cook County Building Commissioner, December 15, 1947.
George Barr receiving a plaque from Mayor Martin Kennelly from the American Legion represented by Ed Turk, chairman of the Legion Employment Commission, October 10, 1947 in Chicago.
Mayor Kennelly & War Hero Plaque 1947
Here in front of City Hall is a plaque dedicated to soldiers who lost their lives in war. Taken on September 2, 1947.
Fernwood Park residents protest integrated housing
Residents of the Fernwood Park Housing Project surround Mayor Martin Kennelly at City Hall to protest the admittance of Black families in their buildings, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Mayor Martin Kennelly presenting an Army Citation to pretty songstress Jo Stafford, the sweetheart of 10 million G.I.s, for her wartime service entertaining troops, July 10, 1947.
Mrs. Portia Pittman, daughter of Booker T. Washington, presenting a memorial half dollar to Mayor Martin H. Kennelly to establish an industrial training school in Virginia, May 26,1947.
Booker T Washington's Daughter 1947
Portia Pittman of Tuskegee Alabama and daughter of Booker T Washington presents a Memorial Half dollar to Mayor Kennelly to establish an Industrial Training School May 26 1947
Eleanor Roosevelt, Mayor Kelly et al 1947
Ex Mayor Edward Kelly, Eleanor Roosevelt, Colonel Paul Douglas and Edwin Embree, chairman of the board for Roosevelt College at the Continental Hotel celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Roosevelt College. May 24,1947
former mayor Edward J. Kelly chatting with Eleanor Roosevelt, whow as the guest of honor at the second birthday party of the Roosevelt College. Shown here at the Continentalo Hotel. May 24 1947
Kelly, Roosevelt, Embree 1947
Mayor Kelly, Eleanor Roosevelt, Colonel paul Douglas and Edwin Embree celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Rooselvelt College in Chicago May 24, 1947
Martin Kennelly's 1st Day As Mayor 1947
Martin Kennelly reads his first letters while seated at the Mayor's desk after his swearing in ceremony April 17, 1947
Kennelly Takes Oath of Office 1947
Outgoing Mayor Ed Kelly reads the Oath of Office to Martin Kennelly on Kennelly's first day in office innauguration April 17,1947
Johnny Olsen Emcee's "Ladies Be Seated" 1947
Mayor Ed Kelly puffs on a cigar while emcee Johnny Olsen interviews him at the ABC Studio during his show, "Ladies Be Seated" March 31 1947
Mayor Edward J. Kelly of Chicago beside a portrait of himself that was brought out after several years, for his return to his office on March 7th, 1947 at City Hall.
Jacob Arvey, chairman of the cook county central committee, shown as he asked Martin Kennelly if he would accept the mayoral nomination on December 20th, 1946.
Martin Kennelly on 6th floor of Morrison Hotel,Democratic Headquarters,with Al Horan and Col Jacob Arvey,of the Cook Co Central Comm, talking about mayorial nomination,Dec 20 1946
Chicago Mayor Ed J. Kelly and Jake Arvey. Arvey was chairman of the Democratic committee. Jake Arvey is giving the name of Martin Kennelly as the nominee for mayor, December 19, 1946.
Awards Given to Degnan Case Workers 1946
December 9, 1946, Mayor Ed Kelly presented awards to the Officers, Detectives and informants who aided in catching the murderer of 6 year old Suzanne Degnan. The awards totalled to the amount of $5,000.
French Officals in Chicago 1946
The minister of population from France, Paul Prigent, J.J. Viala, French Council General of Chicago and Mayor Ed Kelly at City Hall Oct 9, 1946
Chicago Big Wigs @ 1946 Dem Convention
Colonel Jack Arvey, Major Paul Douglas and wife and Mayor Kelly take the podium at the 1946 Democratic Convention at the Coliseum Sept 30, 1946.
Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly receiving a check for $25,000 which was raised by th Royal Order of the Moose, September 11, 1946. The men on the left are George Bent, representative of the Society of Friends; Senator Richard Daley, acting vice-chairman of the Emergency Famine Food and Cash Collection Committee; and Malcom Giles, supreme secretary of the Royal Order of the Moose.
Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly receiving an award for the city of Chicago for the most effective educational campaign on noise reduction of any city in any population group, September 5, 1946. Presenting the award are Fred M. Echoff, and Paul J. Washburn.
Representative Vito Marzullo and his entourage on their way to Fort Worth, Texas from Union Station in Chicago, August 21, 1946.
A colorful Italian-American Chicago politican, Vito Marzullo became a precinct captain in 1920, was elected state representative in 1940, and became alderman from the near Southwest Side 25th Ward in 1953. Fiercely loyal to the Democratic machine, Marzullo put into practice the maxim that all politics is local politics. He was a powerful ally of the first Mayor Daley.
of former president Herbert Hoover (center) at a famine dinner, May 17, 1946 in Chicago. Also there were Clinton Anderson, Governor Dwight Green and Mayor Ed Kelly.
Martin P. Durkin, general president of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly, and John J. McCartin, international representative of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, working on a deal in the mayor's office, April 26, 1946.
Mayor Edward Kelly unveiling the plaque in the Health Department honoring those who died in service during World War II. Beside him are Mrs. David Brown, mother of Ira Brown who was killed in the war, Mrs. Ira Brown, widow of Ira Brown, and Mr. David Brown, father of Ira Brown. Ira Brown was the only employee of the Chicago Health Department who was killed in World War II. The photo was taken on December 27, 1945.
Chilean President Makes Rare Visit 1945
One of the first visits from an official President of Chile during his office, President Juan Antonio Rios of Chile talks with Mayor Ed Kelly and Consulate Lt. Carolos October 25, 1945.
Mayor E. J. Kelly, Fred M. Echoff, chairman of the Chicago Noise Abatement Society; Alderman Joseph S. Gillespie; E. W. Handy, president of the National Noise Abatement Society; and Alderman George W. Wells posing with the plaque that the city of Chicago won for noise abatement for the third straight year, September 18, 1945 at city hall.
Chicago Noise Abatement Society 1945
Mayor Ed Kelly receives a plaque from E.W. Handy of the national Noise Abatement Society for Chicago's efforts to control noise within the city September 18,1945
Gen Chas Gegaulle & Officials 1945
French General Charles DeGaulle is treated as a hero and guest of honor at a dinner seated between Mayor Edward Kelly and Governor Green August 28, 1945
Kelly Welcomes General DeGaulle 1945
At the end of WWII, General Charles De Gaulle made a visit to Chicago. Here Mayor Ed Kelly welcomes the French general just after his plane lands at Municipal Airport Aug 27, 1945.
General De Gaulle @ Blackstone 1945
French General Charles DeGaulle salutes local troops standing next to Mayor Kelly in front of the Blackstone Hotel August 27, 1945
Gen De Gaulle Gets Scroll From Mayor Kelly 1945
Crowds gather around the ceremony where General Charles DeGaulle received a scroll from Mayor Edward Joseph Kelly on August 26, 1945.
Mayor Ed Kelly & Harry Truman 1945 Mayor Ed Kelly, Vice President Harry Truman and Tech Sgt Gerald Donahue at the Irish Fellowship St. Patricks day luncheon. March 17, 1945
mayor Ed. J. Kelly, Vice President Harry S. Truman and Technical Sgt. Gerald E. Donahue of Oak Park, Illinois, sitting at the speakers table principles at the Irish Fellowship St. Patricks day luncheon. March 17 1945
Fur Lined Merchant Seamen's Jackets 1945
Mayor Kelly of Chicago holods one of the fur lined jackets made to keep out the cold and wet for th merchant seamen Jun 17, 1945.
Mayor Edward J. Kelly and Senator Scott Lucas looking over the headlines of the Chicago Sun with the title, "It's FDR Again!" on November 12th, 1944 at Democratic Headquarters.
Mayor Kelly "Noise Award" 1944
Alderman's George Kells and Joseph Gillespie present the National Noise Award to Mayor Edward J. Kelly October 28, 1944.
New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, Illinois U.S. Senator Scott Lucas, and Chicago Mayor Edward Joseph "Ed" Kelly in Chicago, Illinois, possibly at a campaign event.
Charles M. Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor Club, and Mayor Kelly with Chicago's award for first place in the 1943 National Pedestrian Protection Contest, July 17, 1944 in city hall.
Mayor Bill Thompson' Bank Boxes 1944
After the death of past mayor Big Bill Thompson, Attorney James Breen, William Stratton (State Treasurer) and James Galbaugh open Thompsons bank boxes at Boulevard National Bank April 8, 1944. William Hale Thompson (May 14, 1869 - March 19, 1944) was mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931. Known as "Big Bill", Thompson was the last Republican to serve as Mayor of Chicago, and ranks among the most corrupt mayors in American history.
State Street Subway Grand Opening 1943
The first passengers, city officials and dignitaries of Chicago take a ride on the State Street Subway Car in 1943. Mayor Ed Kelly points his finger for the "L" to move forward Oct 17, 1943.
Martin Kennelly Sells War Bonds 1943
Four years before he was elected mayor of Chicago, Martin Kennelly was a prominent fugure thanks to his friendship with Marshall Field. He Mr. Kennelly stands on a platform at State and Madison urging the citizens of Chicago to suppost the war effort by purchasing war bonds. Sept 18, 1943
WWII Chicago Victory Plaza 1943
The crowds begin to form the day of Mayor Ed Kelly's Victory Day speeches and celebrations intended to keep citizens cheerful during the long war years. June 18, 1943
Former President of Czech,Eduard Benes greeted with his daughter with flowers by Mayor Edward J Kelly,as he arrived in Chicago at LaSaale Street Station,May 22 1943
Mayor Kelly, Nathaniel Benedict, O.C.D. technician, and Major C.W.H. Schuck, Illinois Wing Commander of the Civil Air Patrol looking at a map showing where the city of Chicago was being bombed in an air raid, May 22, 1943. (mock bomb drill)
Judge Leon Edelman, artist Macena Barton, and mayor of China Town Gerald Moye, looking at the presentation of a painting of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek to the Chinese of Chicago on April 7th, 1943.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek Key to City 1943
Mayor Ed Kelly and his wife Margaret stand with Madame Chiang Kai-shek after he presented her with the key to the city of Chicago on her famous visit to the U.S in March 1943.
campaign workers cheering Mayor Ed Kelly on to victory at his campaign HQ in the Morrison Hotel during the primary election, February 24, 1943 in Chicago.
Mrs FDR & S.F. Mayor Rossi 1943
December 11, 1943, Mayor Angelo Rossi of San Fransisco meets with Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt in Chicago, visiting Civilian Defense.
Mayor Kelly and Wife Honored 1942
Mayor Ed Kelly and his wife view a plaque that has just been hung in City Hall's corridor for their work in the Service Men's Center Dec 15, 1942
Mayor Kelly Reads Defense Guide 1942
Chicago Mayor Kelly reads a Chicago Sun special supplement on home and scool defense in his office at City Hall December 4,1942
Greer Garson, Hedy La Mar, Kay Kyser, Virginia Gilmore, Irene Dunne, Mayor Kelly, & Ann Rutherford, August 29, 1942 at the Deaborn St. Station, Chicago.
Home and Defense Guide WWII 1942
Mayor Kelly reads over a Chicago Sun Supplement that will be in the paper to help Chicago residents prepare for defense should the war come to American Soil. May 31, 1942
Governor Dwight Green, Mayor Edward J. Kelly, Bishop Sheil, and Leon Mandel, speakers at the Peruvian National Exposition at Mandel Brothers Department Store on February 13th, 1942.
V.P. Wallace & RADM John Downes 1942
Vice President Henry Wallace, Rear Admiral John Downes of the Ninth Division, Mayor Kelly, Surgeon Gneral Thomas Parran and Helen Fina, Superintendant of Nurses meet in Chicago January 14, 1942
Mayor Richard Daley giving members of the women's division of the Jane Addams Memorial Fund a proclamation designating September 6 - 12 as Chicago's Jane Addams Week. Accepting the document at city hall are Mrs. Pearl Shaw, Mrs. Emmett Dedmon, and Mrs. John Allen.
members of the Chicago City Council and little Freddy Donnelly of the Chicago Boys Club greeting the Cleveland City Council's softball team at the LaSalle Street Station, June 28, 195. The two councils were to play a charity softball game, June 29. Pictured with the banner are Alderman A. Freeman of Chicago, Mayor Thomas Burke of Cleveland holding little Freddie, Alderman Harry Jaffe of Cleveland, and Alderman John Brandt of Chicago. In the rear are Alderman Joseph Ismel of Chicago and Alderman
USS Chicago (CA-136) was a heavy cruiser laid down on 28 July 1943 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, by the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Launched on 20 August 1944 she was sponsored by Mrs. Edward J. Kelly, wife of the Mayor of Chicago, Illinois, and commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 10 January 1945, Captain Richard R. Hartung, USN, in command.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Lt. General Ibrahim Abboud, president of Sudan, Congressman William L. Dawson, and Stephen Bailey, president of the Plumbers' Union.
Mayor Kennelly's gift horse being auctioned at the Chicago Avenue Armory. In the picture is Red Crss nurses's aid Mary Bowman and the buyer of Mackay Step To, Tom Duggan.
fire at the skid row Comfort Hotel. firemen guided 25 residents by guiding the through the smoke. Several more occupants were brought down by fire department ladders who were veterans of previous skid row fires, the y wer accoostmed to the sight of raggedy derelicts hanging from hotel windows and scrreaming for help. In some instances, the firegighers had to fight numeroud drunke residints who either paniced or turned belligerent and tried running back inside the burning building. Rescueres ha
Jeremiah Holland, William T. Murphy, and Richard Daley looking at Hyde Park plan
Jeremiah Holland (Commissioner of the Community Conservation Board), Alderman William T. Murphy (Chairman of the Commission on Housing and Planning), and Mayor Richard J. Daley look at an aerial plan of the proposed Hyde Park Redevelopment project at City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. This likely took place in the 1950s.
girls in a boatswain chair waiting to be hoisted up to the new canopy at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley lit the new canopy as part of the dedication ceremony of the Sherman Hotel's new canopy.
Vice president Harry S. Truman, Mayor Edward J. Kelly and Clem Randau, the Chicago Sun Representative, at the Irish Fellowship St.l Patricks Day Luncheon