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Chicago: Growth of a Metropolis

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School Textbooks & Study Guides

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Very Good

ISBN:

0-226-51273-8

Format:

Paperback

Publication Year:

1969

Category:

Architecture & Design

Product Type:

Textbook

Educational Level:

College

Author:

Harold M. Mayer, Richard C. Wade

Publisher:

University of Chicago Press

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Item number:

10152420

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Product Description: This is the story of Chicago and how it grew. In a little over a century it rose from a mere frontier outpost to become one of the great cities of the world. No single book can possibly encompass the immense scope of this development or convey the endless diversity of the life of Chicago's people. But with the help of the camera it is possible to capture many dimensions of this extraordinary story. This volume, however, which comprises over 1,000 pictures and 50 maps, tries to do more than show physical developmentรขโ€it attempts to suggest how the city expanded and why it looks the way it does. Because it asks different questions, this book differs markedly from other "pictorial histories" of American cities. Instead of emphasizing society and customs, this volume deals with the physical conditions of life. In place of the conventional interest in "founding fathers" and leading families, it is more concerned with street scenes and ordinary people. Without neglecting downtown, it also reaches into the residential areas and neighborhood shopping centers. Moreover, this volume is concerned with suburbs and "satellite" towns as well as the historic city. The book is in very good condition; no rips, tears, stains, markings, etc.. There is some slight shelf wear (rubbing) to the cover. Seller is not responsible for items lost or damaged in shipping. If you would like to insure the item add an extra $2.00 to the final total to cover the insurance costs.