These dazzling, poignant pages recreate the magical building environment that thrilled generations of Chicago residents and visitors alike before falling victim to the wrecking ball of "progress". Here are the grand residences and hotels, opulent theaters, legendary trains and state-of-the art office buildings and department stores. 270 illustrations.
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These dazzling, poignant pages recreate the magical building environment that thrilled generations of Chicago residents and visitors alike before falling victim to the wrecking ball of "progress". Here are the grand residences and hotels, opulent theaters, legendary trains and state-of-the art office buildings and department stores. 270 illustrations.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Jacket. Book Quarto, hardcover, VG in orange cloth boards with gilt lettering. No dj. 241 pages, including index, with 200 rare illustrations, many of which are reproduced here for the first time, gathered from museums, historical societies and private archives. Mostly, these are historic black & white photographs and prints, but in addition there are many facsimiles of historic advertisment and ephemera, engravings, etc. the photographic reproduction quality of the 1975 1st edition is far superior to any reprints. Pictorial endpapers showing old Chicago in the 1800's.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!