| For a limited time, Forgotten Chicago’s photographer Serhii Chrucky has made 8 images available for purchase in both framed and un-framed packages. Each 11” x 17” print is produced on high quality heavyweight lustre paper, is signed by Mr. Chrucky, and reflects topics covered by Forgotten Chicago. Framed prints come in a black metal frame; however, one has the option to purchase the print alone and frame it to their liking. All purchases are authorized through Paypal to ensure security and timeliness. Own a piece of Forgotten Chicago today! |  |
 34th District from Disused Police Stations This former police station at Pulaski and Sunnyside, once the home of the 34th District, is one of the better examples of interwar municipal architecture in Chicago. |
 40th Precinct from Disused Police Stations One of the oldest former police stations in the city is located on Halsted Street in Lincoln Park. It dates to 1888 and once served as headquarters for the 40th Precinct. |
 Showmen’s League Building from forthcoming feature That Which No Longer This image depicts the vast change in the scale of downtown between the 1870s and 1980s. Two of the three smaller buildings, including the Showmen’s League Building, have since been demolished. |
 Baumgarten Pavilion from Michael Reese Hospital The Michael Reese Hospital campus is a unique record of hospital architecture between 1900 and 1970, and includes a number of mid-century modern buildings designed in part by Walter Gropius. All but one building will be demolished to make way for a potential Olympic Village.
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 Division Street Bridge Devices from The Municipal Device The “Y” shaped figure decorating the Division Street bridge is a symbol of the City. It represents the three branches of the Chicago river as they come together at Wolf Point. |
 Patio Theatre Marquee from Save These Theatres The Patio theatre is arguably the best remaining example of a neighborhood Chicago movie palace. |
 Bamboo Lounge from Tied Houses Tied houses are pre-prohibition era saloons that were built and financed by breweries — Schlitz in this instance. The supporting brewery’s beer was sold exclusively. |
 Chicago Motor Club Staircase from forthcoming feature The Chicago Motor Club Building
The Chicago Motor Club Building is a 16-story Art Deco style skyscraper designed by the firm of Holabird & Roche. Stylistically, the lobby is mostly intact, however, the building has sat vacant for over a decade. This image is a view of the main staircase from the third floor. |
