Historic Photos of Chicago

Historic Photos of Chicago captures the remarkable journey of the city of broad shoulders" and its people through the historic photographs of the Chicago History Museum. From the Great Fire, to the rise of industry, through prohibition, World Wars and into the modern era, Chicago has remained a city of innovation and resilience. Captions and chapter headings are written by Russell Lewis, Chief Historian for Chicago History Museum. With hundreds of archival photos reproduced in stunning duotone on heavy art paper, this book is an essential addition to any collection of books in Chicago."

Summary

Historic Photos of Chicago captures the remarkable journey of the city of broad shoulders" and its people through the historic photographs of the Chicago History Museum. From the Great Fire, to the rise of industry, through prohibition, World Wars and into the modern era, Chicago has remained a city of innovation and resilience. Captions and chapter headings are written by Russell Lewis, Chief Historian for Chicago History Museum. With hundreds of archival photos reproduced in stunning duotone on heavy art paper, this book is an essential addition to any collection of books in Chicago.

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Product details

• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.10.2006
• EAN: 9781683369127
• ISBN: 978-1-68336-912-7
• No. of pages: 202
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 222 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 846 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Historic Photos; Historic Photos
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Local History, History of the Americas, US Midwest, North Central & Mid-West States