30th Anniversary
These dazzling, poignant pages recreate the magical built environment that thrilled generations of Chicago residents... read full description
These dazzling, poignant pages recreate the magical built environment that thrilled generations of Chicago residents... read full description
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Aug 11, 2011
Ana
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Excellent book!! Definitely worth the read, but one gets sad about how many really amazing old buildings with HUGE significance have been torn down - especially during the 1950s to 1970s. Richard Nickel lived through some of the worst of it. Lots of cool photos are included, which is fun and educational. One interesting note is the author's focus and promotion of John Wellborn Root and his talents, and how the author downplayed everything Daniel Burnham was a part of. Apparently someone isn't co
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Jan 02, 2011
Explore the irreplaceable Chicago landmarks now gone forever. Powerful photographs.
Oct 03, 2008
Leonard
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Classic book of lost Chicago history and architecture. I've bought several copies of this as gifts for people and always try to keep my own. Quite beautiful and sad in its way.
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