Historic Photos of Chicago (Historic Photos.) (Hardcover)

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'Historic Photos of Chicago' is a perfect book for anyone with a passion for Chicago history. --Chicago Tribune<br /><br />Before acquiring Historic Photos of Chicago, I knew nothing about the book, the series, or Turner Publishing. I am pleased to recommend both my particular publication and, I believe, the 103-volume-and-counting series in general. But why am I reviewing a mere coffee table book? I think this publication offers something more. One could classify it as an extended photographic essay, the text in this case pertaining to Chicago history. With that, there are justifiable reasons to turn one's critical faculty toward Historic Photos of Chicago. And Historic Photos of Chicago contains many fascinating, and even arresting, images. The photographs in these pages make the book a worthy addition to any collection of works about the city. My personal favorite, a photo of a Hancock Building under construction, arrives a few pages from the end. To me, the Hancock symbolizes embodies the combination of grace and power, sublimeness that demonstrates why people love our modern cities. Historic Photos of Chicago contributes to that effort. --Tim Lacy, history-and-education.blogspot<br /><br />The handsome coffee table edition superbly traces Chicago's history through each era defined in its chapters and is certain to evoke a new respect and enhanced knowledge of the strong, independent culture and life of Chicago. --Chicago land Senior News

Before acquiring Historic Photos of Chicago, I knew nothing about the book, the series, or Turner Publishing. I am pleased to recommend both my particular publication and, I believe, the 103-volume-and-counting series in general. But why am I reviewing a mere coffee table book? I think this publication offers something more. One could classify it as an extended photographic essay, the text in this case pertaining to Chicago history. With that, there are justifiable reasons to turn one's critical faculty toward Historic Photos of Chicago. And Historic Photos of Chicago contains many fascinating, and even arresting, images. The photographs in these pages make the book a worthy addition to any collection of works about the city. My personal favorite, a photo of a Hancock Building under construction, arrives a few pages from the end. To me, the Hancock symbolizes embodies the combination of grace and power, sublimeness that demonstrates why people love our modern cities. Historic Photos of Chicago contributes to that effort. --Tim Lacy, history-and-education.blogspot

This is a well put together volume, the binding and the paper stock are all top notch, and the size is generous without being cumbersome…but of course, the meat and potatoes of any decent coffee table book is the content, and boy does this one deliver. This book is chock full of historic photographs that you won't see anywhere else, and for a view that spans 100 plus years and a city of neighborhoods, each with a rich history of its own, this book offers a great addition to any collection. --sleepydogmusic.blogspot

Product Description

Chicago's history is a testimony to the resilience of its citizens. From its rebirth after the Great Fire in 1871, the city met and overcame the social and economic challenges of the century to follow.


Many of the events of the city's history are recorded in photographs in the archives of the Chicago History Museum. This volume, Historic Photos of Chicago, captures the city's history through a selection of those photographs. The book follows life, government, education, and events spanning two centuries of Chicago's history. It captures unique and rare scenes through the original lens of hundreds of historic photographs. These images portray the evolution of Chicago from a frontier town to one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 206 pages
• Publisher: Turner Pub Co (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596522550
• ISBN-13: 978-1596522558
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,599 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Museum in Hardback!, April 1, 2007

By	Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is a museum in hardback! This beautifully put together collection of photos and captions span the life of this vital and popular city. This title begins before the Great Fire of Chicago, detailing various elements and people. From there the lucky reader is transported to different time periods through the beautifully taken photos of buildings and places unique and popular for this city. It details the changes Chicago has undergone as well as immortalizing historic buildings that no longer exist.

Mr. Lewis has done an amazing job telling the story of Chicago through these wonderful photos and captions. For the bibliophile this is a must have book you'll want to add to your library. This could also be used as a reference book. This is one title I have no trouble recommending.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, April 4, 2007

By	Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This beautiful book is a product of the Chicago History Museum, showcasing many excellent pictures from throughout Chicago's history. The pictures are arranged chronologically, all of them black-and-white, and all of them sharp and interesting to look at. Every subject is covered here - Chicago statesmen and famous celebrities, great disasters (the Great Fire and the Eastland disaster), famous landmarks, and even common people.

This is a great book, one that I am really glad to have found. The pictures are all crystal clear, and have short and well-written captions. I am a fan of history and genealogy, and as such, I love seeing the sites that were looked upon by my parents, and their parents, and their parents before them. I love this book, and give it my highest recommendations!