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Author : D. Ray Wilson
Publisher : Crossroads International
ISBN 13 : 9780916445249
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (452 download)
Download or read book Greater Chicago Historical Tour Guide written by D. Ray Wilson and published by Crossroads International. This book was released on 1989 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ronnie Frey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780368508738
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Doorways of Chicago written by Ronnie Frey and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is chock full of over 100 photographs of gorgeous doors, windows, architecture and more, seen by the eye of designer Ronnie Frey. Through this visual narrative, he will inspire you to find portals into other realms and meditative states. You will get a taste of the rich and diverse cultural history of Chicago architecture and its neighborhoods as well as find relevant, thought-provoking messages reminding you to stay in the moment.
Author : Jonathan R. Wynn
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226919072
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (269 download)
Download or read book The Tour Guide written by Jonathan R. Wynn and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone wants to visit New York at least once. The Big Apple is a global tourist destination with a dizzying array of attractions throughout the five boroughs. The only problem is figuring out where to start—and that’s where the city’s tour guides come in. These guides are a vital part of New York’s raucous sidewalk culture, and, as The Tour Guide reveals, the tours they offer are as fascinatingly diverse—and eccentric—as the city itself. Visitors can take tours that cover Manhattan before the arrival of European settlers, the nineteenth-century Irish gangs of Five Points, the culinary traditions of Queens, the culture of Harlem, or even the surveillance cameras of Chelsea—in short, there are tours to satisfy anyone’s curiosity about the city’s past or present. And the guides are as intriguing as the subjects, we learn, as Jonathan R. Wynn explores the lives of the people behind the tours, introducing us to office workers looking for a diversion from their desk jobs, unemployed actors honing their vocal skills, and struggling retirees searching for a second calling. Matching years of research with his own experiences as a guide, Wynn also lays bare the grueling process of acquiring an official license and offers a how-to guide to designing and leading a tour. Touching on the long history of tour-giving across the globe as well as the ups and downs of New York’s tour guide industry in the wake of 9/11, The Tour Guide is as informative and insightful as the chatty, charming, and colorful characters at its heart.
Author : Greg Borzo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439673985
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Chicago written by Greg Borzo and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded next to a great lake and a sluggish river, Chicago grew faster than any city ever has. Splendid department stores created modern retailing, and the skyscraper was invented to handle the needs of booming businesses in an increasingly concentrated downtown. The stockyards fed the world, and railroads turned the city into the nation's transportation hub. A great fire leveled the city, but Chicago rose again. Glorious museums, churches and theaters sprang up. Explore a missile site that became a bird sanctuary and discover how Chicago's first public library came to be located in an abandoned water tank. Follow the steps of business leaders and society dames, anarchists and army generals, and learn whose ashes were surreptitiously sprinkled over Wrigley Field. Combining years of research and countless miles of guided tours, author Greg Borzo pursues Chicago's sweeping historical arc through its fascinating nooks and crannies.
Author : Ryan Ver Berkmoes
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899975682
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)
Download or read book Walking Chicago written by Ryan Ver Berkmoes and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk the streets of Chicago and discover why the town that brought us Michael Jordan, Al Capone, and Oprah is anything but a "Second City." Chicago's diverse neighborhoods represent a true melting pot of America--from Little Italy to Greektown, Chinatown to New Chinatown, and La Villita to the Ukrainian Village. It's also the most walkable city in the country, with flat streets laid out in a sensible grid and 21 miles of stunning lakeshore. The 31 walks described here include trivia about architecture, political gossip, and the city's rich history, plus where to dine, get the best deep-dish pizza, visit world-class museums, have a drink, and shop.
Author : Chicago Surface Lines
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331716344
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (163 download)
Download or read book Seeing Greater Chicago written by Chicago Surface Lines and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Seeing Greater Chicago: A Sightseeing and Route Guide On June 9, 1921, General John J. Pershing (black Jack of the World War) paid a visit to the Pershing Road tract Of The Central Mfg. District. Since that time the development of Persho ing Road has been one Of the phenomena of Chicago's giant strides forward. The visit of this great leader marked the inception of, and gave impetus to, rapid construction of a high, way to link the Forest Preserve to the Lake. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Gerard R. Wolfe
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071422369
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (223 download)
Download or read book Chicago in and Around the Loop written by Gerard R. Wolfe and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along the Chicago river. The magnificent mile and streeterville. South of the loop: printers row. Grant park to the museum campus.
Author : Ann Durkin Keating
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226428834
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)
Download or read book Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs written by Ann Durkin Keating and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Which neighborhood?" It's one of the first questions you're asked when you move to Chicago. And the answer you give - be it Bucktown, Bronzeville, or Bridgeport - can give your inquisitor a good idea of who you are, especially in a metropolis with so many different neighborhoods and suburbs to choose from." "Many of us know little of the neighborhoods beyond those where we work, play, and live. This is particularly true in Chicagoland, a region that spans over 4,400 square miles and is home to more than 9.5 million residents. Now, historian Ann Durkin Keating's compact guide, drawn largely from the bestselling Encyclopedia of Chicago, brings the history of Chicago neighborhoods to life."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Chicago Surface Lines
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781015014015
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Seeing Greater Chicago written by Chicago Surface Lines and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Theresa L. Goodrich
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780960049592
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (495 download)
Download or read book Living Landmarks of Chicago written by Theresa L. Goodrich and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-19 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of Chicago landmarks. From the parlor used as a meat locker to the fight over the Field Museum, history comes to life in this collection of tantalizing tales and skyscraper stories. In this dive into history, Emmy-winning author Theresa L. Goodrich tells the stories of fifty landmarks in Chicago. Each chapter is a vignette that introduces the landmark and brings it to life, and the book is organized chronologically to illustrate the development of the city's distinct personality.
Author : American Institute of Architects Chicago
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252096134
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)
Download or read book AIA Guide to Chicago written by American Institute of Architects Chicago and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.
Author : Adam Selzer
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 9781510713420
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (134 download)
Download or read book Mysterious Chicago written by Adam Selzer and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Chicago historian Adam Selzer, expert on all of the Windy City’s quirks and oddities, comes a compelling heavily researched anthology of the stories behind its most fascinating unsolved mysteries. To create this unique volume, Selzer has collected forty unsolved mysteries from the 1800s to modern day. He has poured through all newspaper, magazine, and book references to them, and consulted expert historians. Topics covered include who really started the great Chicago fire, who was the first “automobile murderer,” and even if there was actually a vampire slaying at Rose Hill cemetery. The result is both a colorful read to get lost in, a window to a world of curiosity and wonder, as well as a volume that separates fact from fiction—true crime from urban legend. Complementing the gripping stories Selzer presents are original images of the crime and its suspects as developed by its original investigators. Readers will marvel at how each character and crime were presented, and happily journey with Selzer as he presents all facts and theories presented at the time of the “crime” and uses modern hindsight to assemble the pieces.
Author : Christina Henry de Tessan
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 0811873838
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (118 download)
Download or read book City Walks: Chicago written by Christina Henry de Tessan and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stroll the Magnificent Mile and more with fifty Chicago walking tours. Explore Chicago like a native with this convenient ebook offering maps and information to guide you through numerous enjoyable and enlightening walks that highlight both the history of this Midwestern city and the shopping, dining, and nightlife it offers. Discover landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop, the Magnificent Mile, and Navy Pier—along with the many lesser-known local delights along the way!
Author : Not For Tourists
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510765131
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2022 written by Not For Tourists and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide that divides Chi-Town into sixty mapped neighborhoods from Gold Coast and Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville and Lakeview. Designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy locals, commuters, business travelers, and yes, tourists too, every map is dotted with user-friendly NFT icons that plot the nearest essential services and entertainment locations, while providing important information on things like kid-friendly activities, public transportation, restaurants, bars, and Chicago’s art scene. Need to find the best deep-dish pizza hideouts around? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the top sports attractions in the famously sports-crazy city? We’ve got that, too. The nearest beach, jazz club, coffee shop, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This book also features: • A foldout highway map • Sections on the North Side, Near North Side, Near West Side, the Greater Loop, the South Side, and Greater Chicago • More than 150 neighborhood and city maps It’s the only key to the Windy City that Rahm Emanuel can’t give you.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839058234
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)
Download or read book The Rough Guide to The Great Lakes & Chicago (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to The Great Lakes & Chicago featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in The Great Lakes & Chicago, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in The Great Lakes & Chicago, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to The Great Lakes & Chicago covers: Chicago, The rest of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to The Great Lakes & Chicago, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The North Shore to family activities in child-friendly places like Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Ohio or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Lake Erie Islands. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of The Great Lakes & Chicago give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking, camping, and scenic drives as well as quaint towns to visit. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Chicago's River Boat Tours, Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Abraham Lincoln sites of Illinois and the best sights throughout the region and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to The Great Lakes & Chicago, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS: Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in The Great Lakes & Chicago, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into The Great Lakes & Chicago, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Rocks national Lakeshore and the glitzy Downtown Chicago. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Cleveland, Detroit and Downtown Chicago and many more locations in The Great lakes, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Author : Elaine A. Coorens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780972681100
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (811 download)
Download or read book Wicker Park written by Elaine A. Coorens and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of Chicago's creation and development, the Wicker Park district's emergence and explosion as a vital contributing factor to the city's rich historic fabric is chronicled in Wicker Park from 1673 thru 1929 and Walking Tour Guide. A fascinating patchwork of people; buildings; companies; political, religious, social, and community organizations; and events, the book provides the reader with a window into life in Wicker Park in the mid 1800's through the early 1900's. The United States' civilization was laboriously pushing from east to west as Wicker Park's immigrant factory workers struggled for a better life; sea captains' brought the world to Chicago; and merchants, industrialists, bankers, politicians, physicians, priests, ministers, and beer barons met a myriad of challenges.Waves of immigrants started with Irish, German, Norwegians and were followed by Eastern European Jews and Poles. Easch brought the development of institutions, organizations, and buildings, many of which continue to survive and thrive in the twenty-first century Wicker Park Community.Stories about and from the people of those times clamor for the reader's attention, taking them on a roller coaster ride of emotions that range from amazement to belly laughs and salty tears.Early residents included: famous brewing families such as Uhlein (Schilitz Brewing Company), Legner (West Side Brewing Company), and Seipp (Seipp Brewing Company); future corporate moguls such as the Pritzker Family (Hyatt Hotels, Hammond Organ and McCall's Magazine), and Arie Crown family (Hilton Corporation, General Kynamics and the Rock Island Railroad); entertainment workd names such as Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Studios, and movie impresario Michael Todd; as well as Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author Saul Bellow.Whether you take an armchair tour or self guided walking tour of this historic Chicago neighborhood, your experience will be enhanced by more than 275 photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams clearly relating how the district came to be and how it grew. Internationally renowned, Wicker Park is both on the National Register for Historic Places (1979) and a Chicago Landmark Neighborhood (1991).
Author : Daniel Windsor
Publisher : Interactive Media Licensing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Chicago Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, stands as a beacon of cultural diversity, architectural innovation, and historical significance. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, this vibrant metropolis is known for its deep-dish pizza, stunning skyline, and rich musical heritage, particularly in jazz and blues. The city's influence extends far beyond its physical boundaries, touching various aspects of American culture and economy. Chicago's history is a tapestry woven with tales of industrial prowess, societal change, and resilience in the face of adversity. From its early days as a modest trading post to its transformation into a bustling urban center, Chicago's journey is a testament to the dynamic spirit of its people. The city has been a pivotal player in numerous historical events, including the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which, despite its devastation, led to an era of rapid growth and architectural ingenuity. The city's cultural landscape is as diverse as its population, with a rich array of museums, theaters, and galleries that celebrate both local and international art. Neighborhoods like Pilsen, with its vibrant murals and Mexican heritage, and the historically significant Bronzeville, once the heart of Chicago's African American community, showcase the city's multifaceted identity. Chicago's architectural heritage is renowned worldwide. The city is home to the world's first skyscraper and continues to be a playground for renowned architects. The Chicago River, with its innovative system of movable bridges and the stunning Riverwalk, offers a unique perspective on the city's architectural evolution. In addition to its cultural and architectural significance, Chicago plays a crucial role in the global economy. The city is a hub for finance, technology, manufacturing, and transportation, with O'Hare International Airport being one of the busiest airports in the world. Chicago's strategic location and robust infrastructure make it a vital connector between the East and West coasts of the United States. In sports, Chicago boasts a rich tradition with teams like the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks, all contributing to the city's vibrant sports culture. The passion of Chicago's sports fans is legendary, reflecting the city's deep-rooted sense of community and pride. The culinary scene in Chicago is equally impressive, offering a wide range of dining experiences. From world-famous deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs to Michelin-starred restaurants, the city caters to all tastes and preferences. Food festivals and farmers' markets further highlight the city's culinary diversity. Chicago's educational and research institutions, including the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, are renowned globally, attracting students and scholars from around the world. These institutions contribute significantly to the city's intellectual and cultural vibrancy. In essence, Chicago is a city that embodies the American spirit of innovation, diversity, and resilience. Its rich history, cultural dynamism, and economic significance make it a fascinating place to explore and experience. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, Chicago offers endless opportunities to discover and appreciate its unique charm and character.
