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Colorized photo from 1940, July
Original title: State Street
Photographer: John Vachon
Location: 14 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

As I research these images, I pick up fun trivia like in this image. The roads in Chicago for the most part, are brick, a pink colored brick. Some of it is granite, but for the most part its made of locally sourced and made clay brick. So the roads were actually pink and brown and not so much gray.

There were no references for what that building was on the right, other than its not there now. So I went with a 1930 style coloring, as its set up in a deco like theme. The clothing I followed both 1930 and 1940 depending how old they were.

I found a few postcards of Marshal Fields, and their awnings flipped in colors over the years, but often it was blue or this color.

My name is Mike Savad, I create one of a kind images. Photo realistic, is what people think of first. I specialize in job themes, such as Pharmacist, Doctor, Firemen, Lawyer, etc. Steampunk is another favorite. I'm certain you will find something that you will like. My art is inspired by Norman Rockwell and Paintings from the time of the Renaissance. Be sure to visit my Scene in Color section. I expertly restore and colorize black and white images. See the past come alive with color. Each image is painstakingly cleaned and repaired, colors are researched and shaded in. Images are designed to coordinate with the rest of my collection. The past was far more colorful than you would have imagined. Want something fun to do? Sometimes I hide...