[Pdf/ePub] Chicago Then and Now? (Then and Now)
by : Kathleen Maguire
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Book Synopsis : Chicago Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city's 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 city?s rich history. It is a story of determination and pride, and the evocative photos on these pages reflect the many faces of Chicago?s heritage.?Sites include: Grant Park, Lincoln Park, Wabash Avenue, Lake Street, Marshall Field's, 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
