St. Charles: Culture and Leisure in an All-American Town

From early farming and industrial roots, St. Charles has developed into a city with strong cultural and leisure offerings. Its natural attractions, strong philanthropic presence, and a community vision sprung from hard work and commitment earn this western Chicago suburb the designation of All-American town. Author Costas Spirou guides readers through the cityA[a¬a[s 19th-century population explosion and industrialization that provided the economic fuel for the growth of culture and promotion of natural resources. During the 1920s and 1930s, St. CharlesA[a¬a[location on the beautiful Fox River, advances in transportation, and significant construction projects such as the Hotel Baker and Arcada Theater further established the cityA[a¬a[s attraction to visitors.

About the author

Dr. Spirou currently serves as Professor of Social Science at National-Louis University and is a resident of St. Charles. He is also a member of the St. Charles Heritage Center, with whom he collaborated on this project.

Product details

• Authors: Costas Spirou, Dr Costas Spirou
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2005
• EAN: 9780738534060
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-3406-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 167 mm x 236 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 290 g
• Series: Images of America (Arcadia Pub; Images of America (Arcadia Pub; Images of America
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous