Neglecting the foundation

Father Dearborn lays bricks (rapid industrial expansion and population growth) to expand a high building (Chicago). Meanwhile the ground below is cracking (increasing traffic strain), and two construction workers nap (immediate subway needs and politicians).

Publication date: 1926-04-22

Copyright date: 1926

Size: 18.4 x 15.8 cm

Publisher: Tribune Company

Print type: grayscale

Language:

• English

Subject(s):

• Father Dearborn (Symbolic character)--1920-1930
• Urban growth--Illinois--Chicago--1920-1930
• Politics & government--Illinois--Chicago--1920-1930

Genre(s):

• Editorial cartoons
• Political cartoons

Type(s):

• still image
• text

Copyright(s):

• These materials are either in the public domain, according to U.S. copyright law, or permission has been obtained from rights owners. The digital version and supplementary materials are available for all educational uses worldwide.

Is part of:

• The Janet A. Ginsburg Chicago Tribune Image Collection

Source(s):

• Chicago Daily Tribune (April 22, 1926), Section One, p. 5

Format(s):

• application/pdf
• image/jpeg

Creator(s):

• Orr, 1890-