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Amateur footage of Chicago shot circa 1924.

“The birth of a beluga whale is a seldom witnessed event. This is a record of the birth of a whale in the Vancouver Aquarium, the excitement buildi...

Short wide-screen amateur film about a girl named Susie's day on the town. Made by George Ives, a Chicago Metro Movie Club member, and edited by Ke...

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 ...

A short amateur film featuring various zoo animals and wildlife. The title and subject matter is in reference to the 1967 family feature, Doctor Do...

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

Children from the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind visit the Children’s Zoo.

A gorilla is moved at the Brookfield Zoo on April 8, 1980.