Historic Photos of Chicago

by Russell Lewis

Historic Photos of Chicago captures the remarkable journey of the city of broad shoulders"" and its people through the historic photographs of the Chicago History Museum. From the Great Fire, to the rise of industry, through prohibition, World Wars and into the modern era, Chicago has remained a city of innovation and resilience. Captions and chapter headings are written by Russell Lewis, Chief Historian for Chicago History Museum. With hundreds of archival photos reproduced in stunning duotone on heavy art paper, this book is an essential addition to any collection of books in Chicago.""

Genres: Nonfiction, Photography, History

206 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Akila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really cool pictures! Some major ones:
FDR Roosevelt, Eisenhower all got their convention nominations here
Quincy station - it still exists!
Cermak (mayor at the time) died when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was shot
Sheriff becomes mayor tradition
Colombian exposition museum --> to field museum --> to msi
UChicago picture of Hull Gate

Last Republican mayor was in 1927!

Cook county hospital surgery theatre (1910) - wow, now HIPAA and PHI will make it impossible

Macy's clock has been there since 1907

City hall and county building 1907

Cubs picture 1909 --> when they last won

Cook county hospital has been there since in 1876

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally getting around to this one after reading books in this series for many other cities!