Chicago In and Around the Loop : Walking Tours of Architecture and History 2nd Edition

Twelve well-mapped walking tours help you discover a city with a long history of being on the forefront of architectural innovation

Chicago In and Around the Loop : Walking Tours of Architecture and History 2nd Edition

Geard R. Wolfe

McGraw-Hill

2004

Abstract

Twelve well-mapped walking tours help you discover a city with a long history of being on the forefront of architectural innovation. These tours highlight the works of architectural giants including Frank Lloyd Wright, Dankmar Adler, Louis Sullivan, and others who helped revamp the American skyline.* Updated to reflect new buildings, owners, functions, and landmark designations; the expansion of McCormick Place, and new information on the Prairie Avenue Historic District* MORE historical facts, background information, anecdotes, architectural details, and additional historic photos of major buildings* Renovated historic hotels* Significant skyscrapers* Major cultural centers* 275 vintage and contemporary photos.

The book have chapters: :

* The Loop I: Old Chicago and the Financial District

* The Loop II: The James R. Thompson Center to State Street* Along the Chicago River I: The Sears Tower to the Merchandise Mart

* Along the Chicago River II: The North Branch to the Illinois Center

* The Michigan Avenue "Cliff"

* The Magnificent Mile and Streeterville

* East Lake Shore Drive to the Centennial Fountain* South of the Loop: Printers Row

* Grant Park to the Museum Campus

* The Prairie Avenue Historic District to McCormick Place

* North of the Loop: The River North Neighborhood

* The Gold Coast.

Citation

Geard R. Wolfe. Chicago In and Around the Loop : Walking Tours of Architecture and History 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill , 2004

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