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Amateur footage of Chicago shot circa 1924.

The film shows some golfing, archery, and a short shot of the Space Needle. The film also shows family time at Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Home movie shot by Elmer and Erna Wittman, depicting trips to Mackinac Island, Sault St. Marie, and Springfield, IL, as well as scenes around Chica...

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

Unedited footage of Chicago's Lincoln Park followed by a Miss Chicago beauty competition at the intersection of Randolph & State Street.