Images: Through the Film Magnifier: Ansel Adams, Chicago Auto Show, Big Wheel car wash, psychics and more
Posted December 28, 2020 4:00 am
See vintage Daily Herald photos of Ansel Adams, the 1979 Chicago Auto Show, a psychic fair, the worlds biggest rubber band and more in our latest "Through the Film Magnifier" gallery.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,253, Bob Ringham photo: Legendary photographer Ansel Adams, signed copies of his book in Chicago in October of 1979.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 51,312, Dom Najolia photo: You are what you write, says a sign at a psychic fair at the Rolling Meadows Shopping Center on Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive. Local residents look for predictions on their future, their fortune and even what their handwriting revealed in June of 1979.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 63,516, Mike Seeling photo: The flags were flying during the "I am an American Day" parade in Hanover Park in July of 1982.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 36,780, Greg Warner photo: A youngster buys a glass of lemonade at a lemonade stand on the corner of Campbell and Mitchell Streets in Arlington Heights in July of 1975.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 40,663, Mike Seeling photo: Youngsters in Palatine work on creating the world longest rubber band in July of 1976.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 49,896, Barry Jarvinen photo: The new Dodge Omni on display during the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in February of 1979.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 49,896, Barry Jarvinen photo: More than 600 vehicles were on display during the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in February of 1979.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 49,896, Barry Jarvinen photo: The Pontiac display at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in February of 1979.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 49,896, Barry Jarvinen photo: More than 600 vehicles were on display during the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in February of 1979.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 59,179, Dave Tonge photo: This youngster was very focused on cleaning his Big Wheel in July of 1981 in Buffalo Grove.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 59,179, Dave Tonge photo: These youngsters were very focused on cleaning their Big Wheels in July of 1981 in Buffalo Grove.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 64,231, Scott Sanders photo: Actress Sally Struthers promoting her television series, Gloria, in Chicago in September of 1982.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 64,231, Scott Sanders photo: Actress Sally Struthers promoting her television series, Gloria, in Chicago in September of 1982.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 41,811, Dave Tonge photo: Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini passes during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago in October of 1976. The Bears defeated the Vikings 14-13.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 41,811, Dave Tonge photo: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkengton passes while being pressured by Chicago Bear Ron Raydalch (76) and Wally Chambers during the game at Soldier Field in Chicago in October of 1976. The Bears defeated the Vikings 14-13.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 37,509, Dom Najolia photo: John Cardinal Cody visits a church for mass in Hoffman Estates in August of 1975.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 37,509, Dom Najolia photo: John Cardinal Cody visits a church for mass in Hoffman Estates in August of 1975.
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 50,899, Dave Tonge photo: Moms and babies participate in a swim class at the Buehler YMCA in Palatine in April of 1979
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 50,899, Dave Tonge photo: Moms and babies participate in a swim class at the Buehler YMCA in Palatine in April of 1979
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 50,899, Dave Tonge photo: Moms and babies participate in a swim class at the Buehler YMCA in Palatine in April of 1979
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 50,899, Dave Tonge photo: Moms and babies participate in a swim class at the Buehler YMCA in Palatine in April of 1979
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 59,181, Dave Tonge photo: A police officer talks to kids at a safety town set up at Terrance School in Des Plaines in July of 1981.
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