Item 214

Antique J.M. Brunswick & Bro. Co. Chicago Headquarters Photograph (Reprint)

This historic 16″ x 20″ photograph offers a rare glimpse into the early foundations of the American billiard industry. It depicts the J.M. Brunswick & Bro. Co. establishment located at 47, 49 & 59 State Street in Chicago, captured in 1871.

This specific image is a high-quality reprint of an original photograph taken just before the Great Chicago Fire, which decimated much of the city’s business district later that year. The storefront represents a pivotal era in the company’s history, showcasing the headquarters during the period when the Brunswick brothers were rapidly expanding their reputation for craftsmanship and innovation.

To accompany this visual history, we are including a vintage newspaper that provides a detailed contemporary account of the company’s operations and influence during this time. This pairing serves as a significant archival set for any collector of 19th-century billiard ephemera or Chicago industrial history.

  • Subject: J.M. Brunswick & Bro. Co. Storefront

  • Location: State Street, Chicago (Pre-1871 Fire)

  • Dimensions: 16″ x 20″

  • Included: Historical newspaper featuring the company