Chicago's Southeast Side (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) [Paperback]

Dominic A. Pacyga (Author), Rod Sellers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) | Publication Date: October 26, 1998

Steel and the steel industry are the backbone of Chicago's southeast side, an often overlooked neighborhood with a rich ethnic heritage. Bolstered by the prosperous steel industry, the community attracted numerous, strong-willed people with a desire to work from distinct cultural backgrounds. In recent years, the vitality of the steel industry has diminished. Chicago's Southeast Side displays many rare and interesting pictures that capture the spirit of the community when the steel industry was a vibrant force. Although annexed in 1889 by the city of Chicago, the community has maintained its own identity through the years. In an attempt to remain connected to their homelands, many immigrants established businesses, churches, and organizations to ease their transition to a new and unfamiliar land. The southeast side had its own schools, shopping districts, and factories. As a result, it became a prosperous, yet separate, enclave within the city of Chicago.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

The story of this diverse, working-class neighborhood is beautifully compiled by authors Rod Sellers and Dominic A. Pacyga. Together they have written an informative history that combines intriguing photographs and the local history of a community that has always believed in the American dream. Those who remember the heyday of the neighborhood will treasure Chicago's Southeast Side for many years to come. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (October 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752413155
• ISBN-13: 978-0752413150
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,295,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Eastsiders in Chicago., October 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicago's Southeast Side (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback)

Anyone from the southeast side of Chicago will love this book. It's full of great pictures of the places we grew up with. It makes a great gift for someone who's hard to buy for. I bought one for my older brother and he is enjoying all the memories it brings to mind.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful journey back!, November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chicago's Southeast Side (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback)

This book is chock full of pictures and descriptions of the neighborhood known as the Southeast Side of Chicago. A must for anyone who grew up in this area. What memories! A definite coffee table addition to any home. And a wonderful gift.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My review, April 25, 2001

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Brian (Chicago, Il USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicago's Southeast Side (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback)

This is a great book for everyone to read. Its all pictures with captions below. Anybody who grew up on the Southeast side (like me)need to buy this book. It has a history of this side dating back to before the turn of the century. I think it desearves more than a 5 star rating.