1953 Map of Elmhurst
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
O'Hare Field Chicago International Airport occupies the northeast corner of this mid-century landscape, a massive footprint that signals the rapid postwar transition of the Chicago suburbs. This era of expansion is evidenced by the dense grid of residential streets pushing outward from established hubs like Elmhurst, Bensenville, and Villa Park. While aviation dominates the north with additional facilities like Elmhurst Airport and Sky Haven Airport, the southern reaches remain anchored by institutional landmarks such as Elmhurst College and the Mater Dolorosa Seminary.
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