Chicago Then and Now by Kathleen Maguire (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Chicago Then and Now by Kathleen Maguire Chicago Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the citys history with the same view today FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Chicago Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the citys history with the same view todayChicago is a city that through history has triumphed over nature and disaster. It has bounced back from a calamitous fire, re-engineered the flow of the Chicago River and challenged gravity with a series of pioneering skyscrapers. Chicago Then and Now pairs archival photos with modern views to tell the story of the citys rich history. It is a story of determination and pride, and the evocative photos on these pages reflect the many faces of Chicagos heritage.Sites include: Grant Park, Lincoln Park, Wabash Avenue, Lake Street, Marshall Fields, State Street, Palmer House, Reliance Building, the Chicago, Majestic and Biograph Theatres, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cultural Center, South Michigan Avenue, North Michigan Avenue, Board of Trade Building, The Rookery, Old Colony Building, Dearborn Street Station, Chicago and North Western Terminal, Illinois Central Railyards, State Street Bridge, Michigan Avenue Bridge (cover image), Wacker Drive, Chicago River from the Wrigley Building, Water Tower, Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach, Merchandise Mart, Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, the Union Stockyards, and much more. Author Biography Kathleen Maguire has lived in Chicago her whole life and has been a resident of the citys South, North and West Sides. She earned postgraduate degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago and DePaul University. In her current role as a guide for Walk Chicago Tours, she brings Chicagos brilliance and magic firsthand to its visitors. She currently lives in Chicagos Logan Square. Long Description Chicago Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the citys history with the same view today Chicago is a city that through history has triumphed over nature and disaster. It has bounced back from a calamitous fire, re-engineered the flow of the Chicago River and challenged gravity with a series of pioneering skyscrapers. Chicago Then and Now pairs archival photos with modern views to tell the story of the citys rich history. It is a story of determination and pride, and the evocative photos on these pages reflect the many faces of Chicagos heritage. Sites include: Grant Park, Lincoln Park, Wabash Avenue, Lake Street, Marshall Fields, State Street, Palmer House, Reliance Building, the Chicago, Majestic and Biograph Theatres, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cultural Center, South Michigan Avenue, North Michigan Avenue, Board of Trade Building, The Rookery, Old Colony Building, Dearborn Street Station, Chicago and North Western Terminal, Illinois Central Railyards, State Street Bridge, Michigan Avenue Bridge (cover image), Wacker Drive, Chicago River from the Wrigley Building, Water Tower, Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach, Merchandise Mart, Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, the Union Stockyards, and much more. Description for Sales People Chicago Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the citys history with the same view today Chicago is a city that through history has triumphed over nature and disaster. It has bounced back from a calamitous fire, re-engineered the flow of the Chicago River and challenged gravity with a series of pioneering skyscrapers. Chicago Then and Now pairs archival photos with modern views to tell the story of the citys rich history. It is a story of determination and pride, and the evocative photos on these pages reflect the many faces of Chicagos heritage. Sites include: Grant Park, Lincoln Park, Wabash Avenue, Lake Street, Marshall Fields, State Street, Palmer House, Reliance Building, the Chicago, Majestic and Biograph Theatres, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cultural Center, South Michigan Avenue, North Michigan Avenue, Board of Trade Building, The Rookery, Old Colony Building, Dearborn Street Station, Chicago and North Western Terminal, Illinois Central Railyards, State Street Bridge, Michigan Avenue Bridge (cover image), Wacker Drive, Chicago River from the Wrigley Building, Water Tower, Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach, Merchandise Mart, Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, the Union Stockyards, and much more. Gold title Details ISBN1910904058 Author Kathleen Maguire Short Title CHICAGO THEN & NOW(R) Pages 144 Series Then and Now Language English ISBN-10 1910904058 ISBN-13 9781910904053 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 977.311 Publication Date 2016-03-01 UK Release Date 2016-03-01 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2016-03-01 NZ Release Date 2016-03-01 Imprint Pavilion Year 2016 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96583897;

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