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1. Charles Ringer's South Shore Subdivision, n.d. Charles Ringer’s South Shore Subdivision, n.d. Housing developments; Sunbathing; Beaches; Swimmers; Brochure. The bathing beaches were considered one of the draws to neighborhood housing developments built on the South Side in the early 1900s. Caption for photo:
"Lake Front North of Seventy-Fifth...

2. Iowa State Building along the Lakefront, ca. 1893. Iowa State Building along the Lakefront, ca. 1893. State government; Beaches; Walking; People; Children Albumen print.

3. Lake Shore, from Foot of 23rd Street, ca. 1893 Lake Shore, from Foot of 23rd Street, ca. 1893 Debris; Beaches; Coastlines; Lakes & ponds; People Reproduction from a viewbook. Lake Shore, from Foot of 23rd Street, ca. 1893. Rubbish from the Fire was used to fill in the area on the lakeshore between the outlying Illinois Central railroad track and...

4. Manhattan Beach, n.d. Manhattan Beach, n.d. Beaches; Sunbathing; Swimmers; Waterfronts; Manhattan Beach was located at 75th Street and the lakeshore. The Chief Justice Wallace, a passenger steamer, carried passengers from Manhattan Beach to the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893.

5. Michigan Avenue and Lakefront Park, ca. 1860s Michigan Avenue and Lakefront Park, ca. 1860s Streets; Coastlines; Beaches Cyanotype print. From back of photo:
"Taken by Copeland - probably in early '60s. Gift of Ike Rubel."

6. Nichols Beach, n.d. Nichols Beach, n.d. Snow; Beaches; Dwellings; Sports & recreation facilities; One of the most well-maintained beaches of the South Side recreation areas was Nichols' Beach. It was run by George Nichols, whose residence adjoined the beach. Nichols' close proximity and vigilance over...

7. On the Beach, by James Fagan, ca. 1893 On the Beach, by James Fagan, ca. 1893 Beaches; Walking; Sand; People; Children; Trees; Buildings; Smoke; Boardwalks; Etching

8. Windsor Park Bathing Club original members, n.d. Windsor Park Bathing Club original members, n.d. Membership cards; The Windsor Park Bathing Club was founded in 1900. Family memberships cost $4.00 for the duration of the life of the club, which was discontinued in 1903. Members could enjoy outdoor activities at the...
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