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Chicago's River at Work and at Play

By Neal Samors

Chicago's River at Work and at Play

By Neal Samors

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A unique look at the Chicago River, yesterday, today and tomorrow, the book includes interviews with key individuals who are intimately aware of the history of the river as well as the several contemporary and future issues of this unique body of water. In 192 pages with 140 spectacular color and black and white photographs, the reader will be able to understand the Chicago River throughout its history and what are the particular challenges it faces in the future. The key elements of the book include a Preface by former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, a Foreword by Lynn Osmond, President, Chicago Architecture Foundation, and an Introduction by Gary Johnson, President, Chicago History Museum. In addition to these essays and photographic history of the Chicago River, the reader has a special opportunity to go on the Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Tour presented by two experienced CAF docents and accompanied by outstanding color photographs of buildings described on the tour. Then, one will learn, in detail, the issues challenging the future of the river, and the plans to continue building the beautiful Riverwalk.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
2014-03-14
Publisher:
Chicago's Books Press
Languages:
Published: English
ISBN10:
0985273364
Weight:
907 g
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