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Photo 263-171-871: Adams and Wabash Building


View from the northwest

Adams and Wabash Building: View from the northwest

Connected to Adams and Wabash Building (Chicago)

Photo credits: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-062159
Assigned category: full exterior view
Keywords: transportation, CTA, elevated, tracks, architecture, buildings, built environment, public transit, Chicago (Ill.), Chicago Business College, Adams Street, Wabash Avenue, i062159, i62159, ICHi-62159

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