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Amateur footage of Chicago shot circa 1924.

An instructional film about the filmmaking concept of "continuity" made by amateur filmmaker Margaret Conneely. Conneely would present the film wit...

This home movie portrays the Glick family paying a visit to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo as well as the Anshe Emet Synagugue.

Home movie of a winter trip to Chicago’s Lincoln Park zoo.

Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...

A brief look at the fast paced world of O'Hare air traffic controllers set to an upbeat soundtrack. ;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...

This film captures a bustling lunch scene at the former Marina City restaurant in downtown Chicago. The image follows the action of one of the wait...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...

Set to a jazzy soundtrack, this short film captures a monkey habitat at a Chicago zoo. Includes scenes of visitors admiring the monkeys and their a...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...

A visit to Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory captured on 16mm and set to a soothing soundtrack. The film features various show rooms or houses a...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...

This short film captures highlights from a circus performance. Acts include performances from clowns, dancing dogs, elephants, acrobats, leopards &...;Funded in part by Encyclopedia Brittanica, these short spots were directed by local cameraman, producer, and journalist Harry Mantel – most likely ...

Home movie of a trip to Brookfield Zoo and a boat trip around the Great Lakes (Mackinac, Niagara Falls). Includes shots of animals at the zoo and...

A home movie of a young girl’s two separate visits to the Brookfield Zoo, a family’s picnic Barbecue near a lake and a young girl’s tennis lesson....

A home movie of a Wilmette family’s trip to the Brookfield Zoo, an amusement park and a suburban Chicago beach.

A young family’s visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo, followed by winter scenes of the park.

A visit to the Brookfield Zoo. The film begins with the zoo's facade and then highlights various animals and plants, including zebras, monkeys, ele...