Poster Print : Chicago Lake Shore Drive
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Chicago Lake Shore Drive
On Saturday and Sunday afternoons in summer the boulevard is thronged with pedestrians and automobiles. Date: 1916
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Media ID 7214517
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10193352
Automobiles Boulevard Chicago Drive Pedestrians Saturday Shore Sunday Thronged
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Bring the vintage charm of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive to your home or office with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1916 and showcases the bustling boulevard on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in summer. With the lake in the background and a sea of pedestrians and automobiles filling the foreground, this iconic scene is a testament to the city's rich history. Add this timeless piece to your decor and transport yourself back in time with every glance."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the summer of 1916, showcases the bustling scene along Chicago's Lake Shore Drive on a typical Saturday or Sunday afternoon. The boulevard, a scenic stretch of roadway hugging the shores of Lake Michigan, is a beloved destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike. In this image, the energy of the city spills out onto the streets as throngs of pedestrians and automobiles fill the wide avenue. The pedestrians, dressed in their Sunday best, stroll along the sidewalks, some carrying parasols to shield themselves from the summer sun. Children play and laugh in the foreground, adding to the lively atmosphere. Meanwhile, the automobiles, a new and exciting mode of transportation, line the roadway, their engines idling as their drivers enjoy the picturesque views of the lake. The contrast between the elegant, Victorian-era attire of the pedestrians and the modern, metal beasts of the automobiles creates a striking juxtaposition, highlighting the rapid pace of technological advancement during this era. The clear blue waters of Lake Michigan shimmer in the background, reflecting the vibrant energy of the scene before it. The Chicago skyline, with its towering buildings and smokestacks, can be glimpsed in the distance, a testament to the industrial might of the city. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into Chicago's past, capturing the spirit of a bygone era when the city's residents embraced the simple pleasures of a day spent by the lake with their loved ones.
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