During the 1900s, gas lights embellished the streets and mansions of Chicago. State Street was well known for its elaborate shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. From the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River basin, people would travel to this metropolis for memorable experiences. These historical destinations were adorned with gas lanterns, many of them resembling this timeless design that was created to cherish the wonderful point in time when gas lanterns lit the path for residents and visitors of State Street in Chicago.