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Central Michigan Avenue

By: Ellen Christensen

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Central Michigan Avenue

By: Ellen Christensen

Uses more than 180 photographs to trace the history of Chicago's Central Michigan Avenue from the 1860s to the present day.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738520241

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9780738520247

Marshall Field's

A Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

By: Jay Pridmore,Marshall Field's (Department store),Chicago Architecture Foundation

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A Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

By: Jay Pridmore,Marshall Field's (Department store),Chicago Architecture Foundation

At the time of its construction, the Marshall Field's Department Store was the largest department store in the world. Photographs and text detail the architectural details of the Chicago landmark. Coverage includes earlier buildings inhabited by the store to recent annexes built into the classic structure. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, O

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Pomegranate

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0764920189

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9780764920189

Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

By: Chicago Architecture Center,John Hill

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Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

By: Chicago Architecture Center,John Hill

Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City Chicago's wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the world's majestic cityscapes. Published in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center, this easy-to-use guide invites you to discover the new era of twenty-first-century architecture in the Windy City via two hundred architecturally significant buildings and spaces in the city and suburbs. Features include: Entries organized by neighborhood Maps with easy-to-locate landmarks and mass transit options Background on each entry, including the design architect, name and address, description, and other essential information Sidebars on additional sites and projects A detailed supplemental section with a glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes by architect, building name, and building type Up-to-date and illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca.

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320

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University of Illinois Press

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0252052625

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9780252052620

The Chicago Bungalow

By: Dominic A. Pacyga

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The Chicago Bungalow

By: Dominic A. Pacyga

Provides an interpretation of both the design and the meaning of the Chicago bungalow, a one and one-half story single-family freestanding house that successive waves of ethnic newcomers to the city have called home.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738523127

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9780738523125

The Auditorium Building

A Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

By: Jay Pridmore

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The Auditorium Building

A Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

By: Jay Pridmore

Commissioned by Ferdinand Peck and produced by architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler--soon to be leaders of the Chicago School--in 1889, the Auditorium Building was a wondrous complex, housing a hotel, offices, stores, and a theater. Adler's engineering skills overcame the problem of a foundation that had to support an unevenly distributed weight; Sullivan designed the stunning theater, which was spanned by four elliptical arches studded with 3,500 incandescent electric lights and decorated with gold leaf. Adler created a hydraulic stage--with twenty-six lifts--and one of the first air-conditioning systems in a public building. Among the many design features in the interior of the Auditorium were murals, onyx, marble, open loggias, stained glass, filigreed vents, wainscoting, and bronze-plated posts. Scholars considered the Auditorium Building the most important single structure in Chicago. The Auditorium thrived until its closing in 1940. In 1946 Roosevelt University purchased the building, and the Auditorium Theatre Council restored the theater to its former glory. Today, the Auditorium Building is thriving as a showcase for major theatrical events, Roosevelt University concerts, and other events.

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0764924966

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9780764924965

AIA Guide to Chicago

By: American Institute of Architects Chicago

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AIA Guide to Chicago

By: American Institute of Architects Chicago

An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252096134

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9780252096136

Marshall Field's

A Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

By: Jay Pridmore,Marshall Field's (Department store),Chicago Architecture Foundation

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A Building Book from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

By: Jay Pridmore,Marshall Field's (Department store),Chicago Architecture Foundation

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The Chicago Bungalow

By: Chicago Architecture Foundation

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The Chicago Bungalow

By: Chicago Architecture Foundation

The Chicago Bungalow is more than a housing style indigenous to the city. It epitomizes Chicago's work ethic and its rewards for successive waves of ethnic newcomers to the city since the early 20th century. In this book, the Chicago Architecture Foundation interprets both the design and the meaning of these homes, in keeping with CAF's mission to raise awareness of Chicago's architectural legacy. After 1915, new neighborhoods appeared across the prairie. The Chicago-style bungalow came to both dominate and symbolize these areas. A one and one-half story single-family freestanding home, it included such conveniences as electricity, indoor plumbing, and central heat. Chicagoans built some 80,000 bungalows. Another 20,000 were built in suburban Cook County. Nearly every ethnic and racial group in the area has made its way at one time or another to the Bungalow Belt. Today the Bungalow Belt includes white ethnic, African American, Latino, and Asian families.

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Arcadia Publishing

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143961377X

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9781439613771

Weekends in Chicago

The Best in Arts, Entertainment, Eating, Drinking and More from the Chicago Tribune

By: Chicago Tribune Staff

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Weekends in Chicago

The Best in Arts, Entertainment, Eating, Drinking and More from the Chicago Tribune

By: Chicago Tribune Staff

Nearly 40 million people visit Chicago every year, but how many of them make a visit to Navy Pier and "The Bean" and call it quits? How many local residents and tourists from out of town scramble to make a compact itinerary of all Chicago has to offer? In a city with over 7,000 restaurants (including many of which that are world-class), more than 500 parks, over 200 theaters, 36 annual parades, 26 miles of lakefront, and innumerable street fests, how does anyone make sense of everything going on? The award-winning staff of the Chicago Tribune has put together a straightforward guide to making focused two- or three-day long trips to the Windy City, simply titled Weekends in Chicago. In this handy and fun ebook, the city's foremost experts and cultural critics divine the best the city has to offer in arts, entertainment, dining, drinking, and sightseeing. Each chapter is a carefully curated selection of any number of fun activities, specifically crafted into a full itinerary that gives readers a broad variety of potential weekend trips. Perfect for both locals looking to expand their knowledge of Chicago and tourists who want to avoid the same-old, same-old, Weekends in Chicago is a unique and thoughtful handbook for how to best experience the city. There are dedicated chapters for architecture enthusiasts, theater lovers, vegans, adventurers, foodies, indie music fans, book worms, jazz and blues aficionados, and so much more. Add in an extensive listing of seasonal activities (including the city's proliferate street fests), and Weekends in Chicago is sure to be a terrific 21st-century travel guide for the Second City.

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Agate Publishing

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1572844655

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9781572844650

AIA Guide to Chicago

By: American Institute of Architects Chicago

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AIA Guide to Chicago

By: American Institute of Architects Chicago

Chicago’s architecture attracts visitors from around the globe. The fourth edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago is the best portable resource for exploring this most breathtaking and dynamic of cityscapes. The editors offer entries on new destinations like the Riverwalk, the St. Regis Chicago, and The 606 as well as updated descriptions of Willis Tower and other refreshed landmarks. Thirty-four maps and over 500 photos make it easy to find each of the almost 2000 featured sites. A special insert, new to this edition, showcases the variety of Chicago architecture with over 80 full-color images arranged chronologically. A comprehensive index organizes entries by name and architect. Sumptuously detailed and user friendly, the AIA Guide to Chicago encourages travelers and residents alike to explore the many diverse neighborhoods of one of the world’s great architectural destinations.

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688

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University of Illinois Press

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0252053672

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9780252053672

David Adler, Architect

The Elements of Style

By: David Adler,Richard Guy Wilson,Pauline C. Metcalf,Art Institute of Chicago,Kisho Kurokawa Gallery of Architecture,Ghenete Zelleke

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David Adler, Architect

The Elements of Style

By: David Adler,Richard Guy Wilson,Pauline C. Metcalf,Art Institute of Chicago,Kisho Kurokawa Gallery of Architecture,Ghenete Zelleke

A collection of photocopied articles published about the David Adler exhibition held at the Art Institute of Chicago, December 6, 2002 to May 18, 2003.

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Yale University Press

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0300097026

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9780300097023

The Chicago Tribune Guide to Chicago

Restaurants, Bars, Theaters, Museums, Festivals, Sports, and More

By: Chicago Tribune

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The Chicago Tribune Guide to Chicago

Restaurants, Bars, Theaters, Museums, Festivals, Sports, and More

By: Chicago Tribune

A guide to the best of the city from its premier newspaper. The Chicago Tribune Guide to Chicago is a convenient travel guide for the Chicago area, with recommendations from knowledgeable insiders. Drawing on the extensive expertise of the city’s most prominent newspaper, it’s perfect for tourists and locals alike. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an afternoon on the town, you can discover the best Chicago has to offer in dining, entertainment, museums, lodging, sports, and more. You’ll find top-notch pointers on what to do, where to go, and how to get there—including out-of-towner alerts that warn you about some of the city’s geographical quirks—as well as photos, local trivia, and descriptions and details for every recommended destination. With this authoritative guide, visitors can stay in the Loop—or wander well beyond it.

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253

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Agate Publishing

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1572844396

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9781572844391

Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

By: Chicago Architecture Center,John Hill

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Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

By: Chicago Architecture Center,John Hill

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University of Illinois Press

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0252052625

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9780252052620

Chicago in 50 Objects

By: Chicago in 50 Objects

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Chicago in 50 Objects

By: Chicago in 50 Objects

When investigating the mysteries of Chicago's past, it's helpful to examine the physical evidence. From a fiddle played by a Chicago pioneer and a jersey worn by Michael Jordan to a relic of the Great Chicago Fire and the guns used in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, these talismans chronicle the city's tragedies and triumphs. Some heirlooms shed new light on familiar figures like Louis Sullivan, while others commemorate the contributions of less heralded visionaries like Frances Glessner Lee. Joseph Gustaitis explores Chicago's history through fifty carefully chosen objects, a collection that includes stockyard knives, the world's first portable radio and Nelson Algren's typewriter."--Provided by publisher.

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192

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467146757

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9781467146753

David Adjaye

Form, Heft, Material

By: Art Institute of Chicago

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David Adjaye

Form, Heft, Material

By: Art Institute of Chicago

David Adjaye, a major international figure in architecture and design, transforms complex ideas into approachable, innovative structures. The book contains an introduction by Okwui Enwezor and Zèoe Ryan; an essay by Adjaye himself; analyses of his master plans, transnational architecture, monuments and memorials, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.; and portfolios of his work, grouped by theme"--

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297

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Yale University Press

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0300207751

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9780300207750

Public Art in Chicago

Photography and Commentary on Sculptures, Statues, Murals and More

By: Chicago Tribune Staff

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Public Art in Chicago

Photography and Commentary on Sculptures, Statues, Murals and More

By: Chicago Tribune Staff

Public Art in Chicago collects writings published in the Chicago Tribune about more than 40 of Chicago's most famous and memorable installations of public art: sculptures, statues, fountains, mosaics, murals, and more. The articles included here were published between 1887 and the present and include original commentaries published when these artworks were first installed as well as retrospective appreciations of how they have been received over time. Some of the works discussed here were temporary and are no longer on display. Some are prominent—the Picasso, for example—and others are lesser-known treasures tucked away in hidden corners of the city. The stories told by the articles selected for this edition are not complete histories of the artworks. The articles offer historical and retrospective snapshots of artworks that have become cherished—and infamous—markers in Chicago's urban landscape. Taken collectively, these articles provide a partial testimony of Chicago's commitment to public art and to its citizens' thoughtful engagement with it. Each artwork is introduced with a title, year of installation, artist name, and a descriptive location of where the artwork is located within the city. Readers will find article headlines, publication dates and bylines, when the original article ran with one, below this general information. Covering a broad range of artistic periods and containing a wide variety of perspectives, Public Art in Chicago is a unique and educational guide for any Chicagoan or visitor with artistic curiosity.

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Agate Digital

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1572844477

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9781572844476

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Central Michigan Avenue

Central Michigan Avenue

Marshall Field's

Marshall Field's

Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

The Chicago Bungalow

The Chicago Bungalow

The Auditorium Building

The Auditorium Building

AIA Guide to Chicago

AIA Guide to Chicago

Marshall Field's

Marshall Field's

The Chicago Bungalow

The Chicago Bungalow

Weekends in Chicago

Weekends in Chicago

AIA Guide to Chicago

AIA Guide to Chicago

David Adler, Architect

David Adler, Architect

The Chicago Tribune Guide to Chicago

The Chicago Tribune Guide to Chicago

Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture

Chicago in 50 Objects

Chicago in 50 Objects

David Adjaye

David Adjaye

Public Art in Chicago

Public Art in Chicago

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