1907 Michigan Avenue Chicago Ilinois

Step back in time with this charming 1907 postcard of Michigan Avenue in Chicago. This exquisite piece captures a picturesque view of the avenue, where horses and carriages gracefully move down the street on the left, while beautiful homes and a stately church adorn the right side. These homes were part of an elite residential area, known for its grand architecture and affluent residents, reflecting the prosperity of the era. The lush trees lining the avenue add to the postcard’s nostalgic appeal.

Michigan Avenue is a historic north-south street in Chicago, running at 100 east on the Chicago grid. The northern end of the street is at Lake Shore Drive on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Gold Coast Historic District. This postcard offers a wonderful view of the street, as if you are walking down the sidewalk of Edwardian Chicago. You can almost hear the clip-clop of the horses and see the intricate ironwork railings on the homes and the church on the right. Fellow pedestrians ahead of you add to the sense of a bustling, yet serene, city scene.

Published by Alfred Holzmann in Chicago and Leipzig between 1906 and 1910, this postcard is a testament to the significant architecture and historical changes of the time, including the renumbering of Chicago’s streets in 1909 and 1911. This is a lovely addition to any vintage postcard collection, offering a glimpse into the past and the rich history of Chicago.