Album Antique Photos from PopKulture

Blue_Bird_BBQ_photo_IL

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:41:56 +0000

Vintage photograph of the Blue Bird eatery and ice cream parlor, which once stood at the crossroads of Rand Road and Dundee Road, near modern-day Palatine, Barrington, and Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The photo is mistakenly identified in the ballpoint inscription added sometime later as dating from the "1920's" - this is clearly not the case as an NRA (or National Recovery Administration) sign can be spotted in the window left of the door. It therefore dates from 1933 or after, which is consistent with some of the other signage.

Chicagoans have long utilized Dundee Road to Rand Road en route to vacation destinations like the Chain of Lakes region in Illinois or Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This is a highly developed area now with the usual glut of suburbia, but in the days prior to World War II, it was chiefly farmland, as can be seen in the background. The Blue Bird surely provided a welcome sight for many a thirsty or hungry traveler.

Laramie_Bank_photo

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:09:10 +0000

PopKulture has posted:

A vintage photograph showing the Laramie Bank Building under construction (date unknown - late 1920's to early 30's). The bank is chiefly Art Deco in its design and some of the ornamentation can be seen in the picture. I believe the address to be 5151 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, at the corner of Laramie and Chicago Avenues.

I'm not sure if it's there anymore, as that neighborhood has changed over the years.

All the makeshift scaffolding is sure interesting enough..!

jewelry_store_OH

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:09:10 +0000

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A vintage photograph of a jewelry store interior from Cadiz, Ohio, taken in 1926.

The label on the back reads:
"from
R. H. Black, Jeweler
Box 102
Cadiz, Ohio

(written in pen)
John M Ramsey
Raymond H Black
May 1st 1926"

Fairbury_IL_school_teens

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:15:46 +0000

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Vintage fourth grade class photo from Fairbury, Illinois - early teens, probably 1914.

Inscribed on the back:

Grade IV
Standing left to right:
Tom Blakesly
William Bolliger
Tony Casper
Sam Huber
Ezra Kammer (or Hammer)
Name unknown
John Carter
Shelby Wharton
Name unknown
Charles Albach
Victor Barnes
Leo Burdette
Floyd Baker
Miss Hazel Farr

Sitting L. to R:
Matilda Bolliger
Bernice Sharlock
Edith Agard
Marcella Pendergast
Louise Lindloff (sp?)
Beatrice P Moore
Esther Nicholas
Helen Wahl
Pearl Blivens
Melita Alback
Bernice Emorg
Lorene Hallock
Louise Cashera
Louisa Cashera

Fairbury_IL_school_1913

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:44:15 +0000

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Vintage third and fourth grade class photo from Fairbury, Illinois, dated 1913.

Inscribed on the back:

Grade III & IV
1st row Standing from left to right.
Miss Susie Williams
Dorothy Mossiman
Myrtle Craig
Daniel Roth
Harold Presler
Harry Koehler
John Mapel
Pete Van Appen
Arval Allen
George Hornsby
Floyd Baker
John Jacobs
Willis Harris

2nd row standing
Norma Kilgus
Nathalia Stoller
William Hannie (sp?)
Edwin Dally
Carl Bolliger
Irving Borg (?)
Edwin Roth
Lucille Griggs
Charles Van Appen
James Smith
Name unknown
Alvin Nicholas
Francis Gordan
Name unknown

Sitting L. to R.
Geneva Sullivan
Agatha Langabeer
Marion McDowell
Agusta Pate
Bernice Carter
Frances Shanks
Lorene Halloch (sp?)
Buelah Morris
Helen Wahl
Esther Nicholas
Bernice Scharlock
Emma Boliger
Dorothy Hardin
Mary Schmidt

Uncle Mugs and 'Beth'

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:23:01 +0000

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My mother had three brothers that served in World War II.

Pictured above is my Uncle Mugs at Hickam Field, next to a plane which bears the name 'Beth' handwritten just above his head.

I don't know what type of plane that is, but I bet some aviation buff will know instantly!

Have a safe and festive holiday.

Uncle Jake

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:23:26 +0000

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My mother had three brothers that served in World War II.

Pictured above is my Uncle Jake in the barracks somewhere on Oahu.

I don't know what he did to earn his stripes, and now no one's around to ask. I might just research it someday.

Have a safe and festive holiday.

Uncle Dugan

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:23:51 +0000

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My mother had three brothers that served in World War II.

Pictured above is my Uncle Dugan on what I'd guess is a vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle.

If anyone can hazard a guess as to the make or model, I'd appreciate your input.

Have a safe and festive holiday.

At the ready

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:29:33 +0000

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My Uncle Dugan poses with his rifle.

First class

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:29:33 +0000

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Vintage WWII photograph of PFC Johnnie Caskey astride a 1945 Indian motorcycle - Florence, Texas.

The tan

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:29:33 +0000

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This vintage WWII photograph bears the inscription, "How do you like the tan?"

Location unknown.

A night club in the air

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:40:46 +0000

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WWII vintage souvenir photograph folder from the "world famous" Kitty Davis Airliner Night Club of Miami Beach.

For having been so famous, very little is known about Miss Davis in general, especially after her Miami days. Apparently, Kitty went south after her welcome in Chicago ran out, despite operating a night club supposedly staffed by a refined, all college-girl staff. The authorities didn't seem to agree.

Cheers to all our veterans!

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:41:21 +0000

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WWII vintage souvenir photograph folder from the "world famous" Kitty Davis Airliner Night Club of Miami Beach.

p.s. The fellow on the left is one of my uncles.

Railmen

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:53:10 +0000

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Real photo postcard view of Chicago streetcar workers - circa 1920's.

The gentleman third from left leaning against the shack is my grandfather, who worked as a conductor.

Down home

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:13:00 +0000

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Antique image of a homestead near Bartlett, Illinois, which I am fairly certain is long-gone.

Taking a break

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:33:16 +0000

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Delightful antique photograph of a vernacular cross-gable Victorian home in the later stages of construction somewhere in the Mid or Middle West - possibly Kansas.

Most of the exterior is complete except for the tower, and a few tools can be seen lying around in the foreground.

Fine blend

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:53:30 +0000

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Antique photograph of a tobacco store from circa 1908. Location unknown, but possibly Chicago, as there is a preponderance of the Chicago-based Pocahontas brand cigar boxes in the display cases. Also visible are other well-known brands such as Sure Shot and Polar, both in pouches, as well as Three States Mixture in flat tins.

Funhouse

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:03:02 +0000

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Vintage 8 x 10 carnival photo.

Midway

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:03:03 +0000

PopKulture has posted:

Vintage 8 x 10 carnival photo.

IT!

nobody@ipernity.com (PopKulture) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:04:01 +0000

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Vintage 8 x 10 carnival photo.