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Amateur film documenting a parade in Port Washington, Wisconsin, shot circa 1925.

Home movie from the second half of 1955 depicting Donald and Verna Perser's travels between Toronto, Chicago, and Delavan, WI.

Home movie shot by George William and Virginia Goda Heidkamp depicting family life in Chicago as well as travels to Virginia; Galena, IL; Dickeyvil...

Home movie footage of a child on a farm as well as a retreat to Chicago’s Lincoln Park.

Home movie footage of a family trip to a farm filled with puppies, kittens and watermelons. Ends with a children’s bath tub scene.

A journey from bustling Chicago to the fall foliage and winter landscape of rural Wisconsin.

A two part travelogue featuring travel and industry highlights on the shores of Lake Michigan. Part one includes scenes of Indiana, Illinois and Wi...

A two part travelogue featuring travel and industry highlights on the shores of Lake Michigan. Part one includes scenes of Indiana, Illinois and Wi...

Amateur travelogue film filled with scenes from Chicago and the surrounding area. Includes aerial skyline & railway views of Chicago and footage of...

Home movie of family's Wisconsin lakeside retreat or farm house, followed by Chicago scenes of children playing on a traditional jungle gym and the...

Footage of sailing on Lake Michigan and flying airplanes near Ephraim, Wisconsin. Includes footage of a seaplane taking off and footage shot from a...

A home movie shot by Frank Miyamoto featuring auto racing in Milwaukee, a visit to Los Angeles, picnics around Chicago, and a family road trip to C...