Long regarded as the definitive catalogue of Chicago architecture, "The History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago" is a treasure trove of architectural and engineering information about buildings in Chicago's central business and residential district. Generations have relied on the Randall book as the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to buildings in the Chicago central area. This edition is updated with information about fifty additional buildings from the time frame of the original text, 1830-1949; new data for four hundred buildings from the period 1950-98; and a number of additional plates from the rare "Rand McNally Views of Chicago". The second edition of "The History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago" is a tribute to Frank Randall's vision and an indispensable resource to Chicago area architects, engineers, preservation specialists, and other members of the building industry.
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"[This] long-needed revised and expanded edition ... will be received with relief and gratitude... The inclusion of almost every building makes the compilation truly useful... A unique book for a unique place." -- Theodore W. Hild, Journal of Illinois History ADVANCE PRAISE "Great news: the single most useful book on the evolution of Chicago's built environment has been brought up to date!"-Perry R. Duis, author of Challenging Chicago: Coping with Everyday Life, 1837-1920 "For almost half a century students of urban architecture have religiously consulted Frank Randall's unique History as the 'Bible' on Chicago's built environment. Now his son John Randall has faithfully answered their prayers for a revised, enlarged, and updated edition of the standard by which all other Chicago architectural guides are judged. This carefully researched and practically organized listing of Chicago's most important buildings is essential for every personal or public library concerned with the history of architecture or building construction in this country."-Larry Viskochil, Chicago Historical Society
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I am a bit of a Chicago history & architecture nerd and collect books on these subjects. This is a great reference book of the development of the loop. The book is broken into several sections. One part is a general overview of major builders in early Chicago history. Another section includes all of the Rand McNally axon maps and text of the loop. The largest portion lists (every?) building constructed in the loop and includes who built it, how much it cost, when it was built, when is was demolished, what was at the site, what is currently at the site and where to find more information. Perfect for piecing together the architectural development of downtown Chicago. This is more of a reference book to help find further information and isn't so much a book to read linearaly about the development of the loop. Still, packed with fascinating information.
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hardpan caissons, rock caissons, rail grillages, spread foundations, true skeleton construction, wood pile foundations, steel framing plan, spandrel sections, wholesale jobbers, reinforced concrete construction, beam grillages, partial photograph, two basements, three basements, typical floor plan, building occupies, steel frame construction, associated architects, condominium building, wholesale building, iron exterior, passenger elevators, mill construction, isolated footings, including architects Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wabash Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Dearborn Street, State Street, Clark Street, Adams Street, Randolph Street, Monroe Street, Washington Street, Annual Review, Madison Street, Lake Shore Drive, Van Osdel, Lake Street, Gold Coast Historic District, Market Street, Franklin Street, Chicago Tribune, Ohio Street, Board of Trade, Illinois Street, Ontario Street, Fifth Avenue, Rush Street, South Loop Printing House Historic District New!
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