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Great Houses of Chicago, 1871-1921 (Urban Domestic Architecture Series)

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As with all Acanthus Press books, this volumn is exquisitely presented, the paper quality is first rate and the black and white archieval images are vivid. I think most people, when they think of great Chicago houses, think of the great houses of Chicago's North Shore suburbs, most notably, Lake Forest, however, as this book chronicles, Chicago itself had some outstanding homes. Though i was familiar with some of the homes presented, many I was not. I think anybody with an appreciation of fine books or Chicago grand residental architecture will not be disappointed in this book. Frankly, anything that Acanthus Press publishes is worth owning if for no other reason than to appreciate the lost art of creating a fine book.

A very good read of the movers and shakers of early Chicago and their homes. Very insightful and the pictures are a part of our architectural history. A wonderful book.

Great Houses of Chicago is a treat to read, or to simply browse through. Filled with images of the magnificent homes that once were, or still remain, a part of my city, it is a book that I'd recommend to any lover of Chicago history or urban architecture.

This is an exceptionally well done book. The quality and number of illustrations are very, very good. The quality of the printing and binding is exceptional as well.

The amount of text for each of the houses illistrated is near perfect. You get a mini-biography of the people inbolved as well as a good description of the house or mansion illustrated.

This publisher has a number of other similar titles and I would recommend this book and others in the series.

Bought this book as a gift for somebody who loves Chicago. Great book overall with lots of wonderful historic pictures and text on each building. A great overall resource and starting point for those who are interested in Chicago's historical dwellings.