Washington Street between State and Dearborn, Chicago, Showing Crosby's Opera House in the Year 1864 c. 1927

"Washington Street between State and Dearborn, Chicago, Showing Crosby's Opera House in the Year 1864" is a lithograph by Raoul Varin, created around 1927. The artwork depicts a bustling street scene in Chicago, focusing on Crosby's Opera House, a prominent structure of the time. The artist, Raoul Varin (1865-1943), captures the grandeur of the building and the energy of everyday life in the city, presenting a snapshot of Chicago in the 19th century. The lithograph, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers viewers a glimpse into the city's history and its architectural evolution.