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

Author Gerard R. Wolfe
Publisher McGraw-Hill Professional
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ISBN / ASIN0071422366
ISBN-139780071422369
Sales Rank1,275,941
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

Description

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 WALKING TOURS INCLUDE:
Old Chicago and the Financial District
Grant Park to the Museum Complex
The Downtown Underground Walkway System
The Prairie Avenue Historic District to the Centennial Fountain
The North Branch to the Illinois Center
The Sears Tower to the Merchandise Market
The Michigan Avenue "Cliff"
The Gold Coast
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