Postcard Past / Present Photo (Page 2)

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Jul 17, 2025 Chicago Illinois From the archive

Danish Baptist Church / Cong. Tzemach Tzedek / Mt. Gilead Bible Church, Chicago

A tiny denomination in their home country, it was a real surprise that there were once enough Danish Baptists in Chicago to build this brick church in Humboldt Park in 1892.

Merged image of a postcard of the 3rd floor landing of the grand stairway of the Chicago cultural center and a 2025 photo

Jul 14, 2025 Chicago Illinois

Grand Stairway, Chicago Public Library/Chicago Cultural Center

The crown jewel of a glorious mess, the grand stairway at the Chicago Cultural Center is an incredible celebration of the written word.

Jul 2, 2025 Netherlands

Stratumsedijk, Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Fusing the old village of Stratum and the modern city of Eindhoven—from 19th century villas to chic contemporary condos.

Merged image of the postcard and the photo

Jun 30, 2025 Chicago Illinois

G.A.R. Memorial Hall, Chicago

The grandiose relic of an awkward compromise.

Jun 19, 2025 Copenhagen

Strandvejen with Hvidøre, Denmark

Once home to two queens and formerly an innovative diabetes hospital, Hvidøre is about as storied as a corporate conference center can be.