calumet412:

I’ve posted this famous 1961 Richard Nickel photo of 3543 S Ellis Ave before, but now you can see what the block looked like before demolition.

The last one standing in the first picture is second from the right in the next photo.

Both photos by Richard Nickel.

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    Chicago—a rarity—what a damn shame.
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    This is devastating and all so beautiful at the same time.
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