Jevne and Almini, Chicago history, 1855-1871

Jevne and Almini, Chicago history, 1855-1871

P1245

1855-1871

Copies of a statement by C. M. Jevne about a decorating firm in Chicago and of excerpts from "Chicago History" concerning the contribution made by this firm in the publication of "Chicago Illustrated." This volume has been called "the best source for the physical appearance of the city the Great Fire destroyed." The senior member of the firm was Otto Jevne, who came to Chicago from Faaberg, Norway, in 1853. He died in 1905.

Includes a letter from Christian H. Jevne to parents and a photograph of office.

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