Snow
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Photos of Snow Storms in our Archives
1915 Snow
RPWRHS photo H001-51862 shows Gladys Van Iderstine and friend on January 2, 1915 in snow on Lunt Avenue east of Ridge Avenue. It is not clear which person is Gladys.
1918 Snow
RPWRHS photo C005-73358 shows six unidentified men standing behind a huge snow drift with the Klein Family house in the background. At California Avenue and Fargo Avenue. January 24, 1918.
1940 Snow
RPWRHS photo C001-0026 shows a one-horse wagon at an unidentified location in the snow in 1940.
1967 Snow
January
RPWRHS photo R044-0161 shows snowbound cars in front of an unidentified courtyard apartment building during the big Snow of January 1967.
April
RPWRHS photo S013-0153 shows a sidewalk in snow. April 1967.
RPWRHS photo S013-0154 shows a sidewalk in snow - unknown woman in foreground. April 1967.
RPWRHS photo S013-0155 shows snow on tree branches. April 1967.
RPWRHS photo S013-0156 shows snow--looking to street. April 1967.
1979 Snow
RPWRHS photo C036-0106 shows the Loyola Avenue Station, 1200 W. Loyola Avenue in the Snow. Photo 1979.
RPWRHS photo C036-0107 shows the Loyola Avenue Station, 1200 W. Loyola Avenue in the Snow. Photo 1979.
RRPWRHS photo C036-0108 shows a Northbound 6000 Series elevated train approaching the Loyola Avenue Station, 1200 W. Loyola Avenue, in the snow. This photo is also L009-0101. Photo 1979.
RPWRHS photo C036-0112 shows a southbound CTA 147 Outer Drive Express bus #7507 avoiding stalled cars during the Snow at the corner of Howard Street, Rogers Avenue, and Greenview Avenue. Photo 1979.
RPWRHS photo L009-0101 shows a Northbound 6000 Series elevated train approaching the Loyola Avenue Station, 1200 W. Loyola Avenue, in the snow. This photo is also C036-0108. Photo 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0101 shows a car in a snow drift in February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0102 shows a home in a snow drift. February 1979. No address given. No owner's name given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0103 shows an alley in snow. February 1979. No address given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0104 shows a car in a snow drift in February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0105 shows a home in a snow drift through trees. February 1979. No address given. No owner's name given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0106 shows a home in a snow drift with a path shoveled to gate. February 1979. No address given. No owner's name given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0107 shows a chain link fence in snow, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0108 shows a plowed sidewalk in snow, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0109 shows a car buried in snow drift, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0110 shows a car buried in snow drift, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0111 shows the 3-story apartment building at 2201 W. Morse Avenue in snow in February 1979. This photo is underexposed.
RPWHRH photo S013-0112 shows cars buried in snow drift - trees in foreground. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0113 shows fire hydrant buried in snow drift, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0114 shows cars buried in snow drift, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0115 shows mailbox buried in snow drift, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0116 shows cars buried in snow drift, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0117 shows a car buried in snow drift - ladder to roof in background, February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0118 shows a home in a snow drift - plowed path to gate. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0119 shows a car buried in snow drift. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0120 shows a bungalow in a snow drift with a hydrant in front. February 1979. No address given. No owner's name given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0121 shows a car buried in snow drift. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0122 shows a car in snow drift with its windows cleaned. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0123 shows cars in snow drift with one of the car's antenna showing through the snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0124 shows a tree branch in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0125 shows a house in snow - No parking sign. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0126 shows houses in snow - man on roof. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0127 shows a garden chair in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0128 shows a parking spot in snow, saved with chairs (called Dibs Parking). February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0129 shows a parking spot in snow, saved with chair and cinder blocks (called Dibs Parking). February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0130 shows a parking spot in snow, saved with stool and milk crate (called Dibs Parking). February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0131 shows a parking spot in snow, saved with garden chair with sign (called Dibs Parking). February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0132 shows a parking spot in snow, saved with kitchen chair & frame (called Dibs Parking). February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0133 shows a parking spot in snow, saved with garden chair and wood (called Dibs Parking). February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0134 shows a fire hydrant buried in snow drift. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0135 shows an alley entrance in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0136 shows an alley entrance in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0137 shows driveway in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0138 shows a plowed driveway in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0139 shows a drinking fountain in snow, February 1979. Lunt Playlot Park (c/o Indian Boundary Park) 2239 W. Lunt Avenue. Same photo as S013-0501.
RPWRHS photo S013-0140 shows a swing set in snow, February 1979. No location given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0141 shows a row of hedges in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0142 shows footsteps to a swing set in snow, February 1979. Lunt Playlot Park (c/o Indian Boundary Park) 2239 W. Lunt Avenue. Same photo as S013-0503.
RPWRHS photo S013-0143 shows bench covered in snow, February 1979. No location given.
RPWRHS photo S013-0144 shows a newspaper vending box covered in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0145 shows a car door in snow drift. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0146 shows a garage/barn door covered in snow. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0147 shows homes covered in snow - though trees. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0148 shows iced drain pipe on side of factory. Location not given. February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0149 shows frozen snow melt on roof of a townhouse at 6963 N. Bell Avenue in February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0150 shows a close-up of the frozen snow melt on the roof of a townhouse at 6963 N. Bell Avenue in February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0151 shows a gate and wall in snow by a townhouse at 6963 N. Bell Avenue in February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0152 shows town houses with snow banks at 6960 N. Oakley Avenue in February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0500 shows a plowed, unidentified alley. Big snow of February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0501 shows a drinking fountain in snow, February 1979. Lunt Playlot Park (c/o Indian Boundary Park) 2239 W. Lunt Avenue. Same photo as S013-0139.
RPWRHS photo S013-0502 shows big snow of February 1979. Alley way.
RPWRHS photo S013-0503 shows footsteps to a swing set in snow, February 1979. Lunt Playlot Park (c/o Indian Boundary Park) 2239 W. Lunt Avenue. Same photo as S013-0142.
RPWRHS photo S013-0504 shows an unidentified garage at Lunt Avenue and Oakley Avenue. Big snow of February 1979.
RPWRHS photo S013-0505 shows Lunt Playlot Park (c/o Indian Boundary Park) 2239 W. Lunt Avenue. Big snow of 79 - swing set. February 1979.
1987 Snow
RPWRHS photo L009-0255 shows an unidentified man sunbathing on a beach with snow. No location given. March 11, 1987.
1999 Snow
RPWRHS photo L009-0229 shows the sign for the Morse Playlot Park, 6937 N. Ridge Boulevard, (now: Matanky Playlot Park, - Snow. Photo: January 8, 1999.
Unidentified Snow Photos
RPWRHS photo C001-0022 shows horse-drawn sled in snow. Date not given. Location not given.
RPWRHS photo C001-0029 shows a 2-horse wagon in the snow. 1940. No location given.
RPWRHS photo D004-0201 shows three unidentified children in snow at 7200 N. Ridge Avenue. No date given.
RPWRHS photo D004-0211 shows three unidentified children in snow at 7200 N. Ridge Avenue. No date given.
RPWRHS photo S013-1203 (no photo in record). was supposed to show Indian Boundary Park duck pond in snow.
