Downtown Chicago in Transition by Eric Bronsky, Neal Samors, and Joel Daly

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Downtown Chicago in Transition by Eric Bronsky, Neal Samors, and Joel Daly
Price: $31.60

Features

Hardcover: 250 pages

Publisher: Chicago's Books Press, an imprint of Chicago's Neighborhoods, Inc.; Second edition September 26, 2007

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0979789206

ISBN-13: 978-0979789205

Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds

Product Description
It is like no other book about Chicago's past and present--exploring the dynamic changes that have continuously shaped the greater Loop district from the late nineteenth century to the present time. Downtown's evolution is vividly portrayed through more than 250 historical photos interlaced with a tapestry of memories, experiences and thoughts related by interviewees such as Josephine Baskin Minow, Gary Johnson, Jerome R. Butler, James McDonough, Ann Roth, James O'Connor, Kay Mayer, Michael Demetrio, Bernard Judge, Paul Meincke, Potter Palmer IV and Marshall Field V. A descriptive narrative introduces each section of the book, tying all the elements together.

About The Author
The book is co-authored by Chicago historians Eric Bronsky and Neal Samors. Eric, a transit enthusiast and freelance writer, worked as an architectural modelbuilder and historian for the City of Chicago under several mayors. Neal has authored or co-authored seven books about Chicago's neighborhoods and eras. His recent book "Chicago in the Sixties: Remembering a Time of Change," won the 2007 Independent Publisher Book Award in the History Books category. Both authors are lifelong residents of Chicago.

Reader Reviews
This book is great! Great pictures and good narratives about the city. We spent several hours showing this book to my 95 year old mother in law who grew up and worked in Chicago. The book delighted her as she viewed the pictures! The book was a great vehicle to take her back in time. I highly recommend it! Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

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