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Color footage of Michigan Ave., Chicago

Color footage of Michigan Ave., Chicago
Clip: 312661_1_1
Year Shot: 1950 (Estimated Year)
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 6
Original Film: 561-2
HD: N/A
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Timecode: 06:50:41 - 01:51:26

Color footage of Michigan Ave., Chicago, at various dates from late 40s to early 1950s. First shot POV from car looking north on Michigan Ave. outside Art Institute, Prudential Building visible; Wrigley building far in background Nice color and light traffic American and Chicago flags hagning in front of Art Institute. Lockdown WS of Michigan Ave. on sunny day. Very nice color, American flags hanging from buildings. Lots of big yellow taxis on street, some check cabs. This looks late 40s. People crossing street, cars, busses and trucks crossing intersections. MS from sidewalk looking north on Michigan avenue. Wrigley building large and prominent in background. Two businessmen walk away from camera. Cars and busses pass, other pedestrians visible in b/g.