A Guide to Chicago's Historic Suburbs on Wheels and on Foot [Hardcover]

Ira J. Bach (Author), Carroll William Westfall (Introduction), Susan Wolfson (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1981

Dust jacket notes: "Although the Chicago area is famous the world over for its splendid architecture, the architectural treasures of the suburban area have reamined largely unknown. Ira Bach, assisted by Susan Wolfson, has now provided a comprehensive, readable guide to more than 850 historic buildings in the six counties of Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, and Will. Through a real labor of love, Ira Bach and Susan Wolfson have located more than 850 nineteenth century dwellings, commercial buildings, public buildings, and churches which are memorable and well worth visiting for their fine architecture and their historic significance. Organized by county, then by town, this book shows us the real roots of Chicago architecture. The 35 Walking Tours make up the heart of the book. Each tour has been planned to 'walk you' from one historic building to the next in each of 35 towns. There are easy-to-follow foot maps, as well as invaluable notes on style and design. All the Walking Tours are 2 1/2 miles or less from start to finish. Also included is an Introduction by Carroll William Westfall, associate professor of history of architecture and art at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle. Forty-two major maps accompany the foot tours and auto routes, and over 110 photos by Harold A. Nelson, an architect and photographer."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 742 pages
• Publisher: Swallow Press/Ohio University Press (July 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804003742
• ISBN-13: 978-0804003742
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,212,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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