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| The Encyclopedia of Chicago | 
 enlarge | Creators: James R. Grossman, Ann Durkin Keating, Janice L. Reiff
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Category: Book
List Price: $65.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 94257
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1104
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.5
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.8 x 2.2
ISBN: 0226310159
Dewey Decimal Number: 977.311003
EAN: 9780226310152
ASIN: 0226310159
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
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Product Description
Developed by the Newberry Library with the cooperation of the Chicago Historical Society, and more than a decade in the making, The Encyclopedia of Chicago is the definitive historical reference on metropolitan Chicago. Here, hundreds of historians, journalists, and experts on everything from airlines to Zoroastrians explore all aspects of the rich world of Chicagoland, from its geological prehistory to the present. The Encyclopedia of Chicago includes: More than 1,400 entries offering an expansive and detailed view of Chicago?s past 56 original thematic maps exploring such topics as ethnicity, transportation, commuting, religious diversity, and recreation and leisure 386 thumbnail maps of Chicago neighborhoods and suburban municipalities More than 400 black-and-white photographs bringing Chicago?s history to life 21 interpretive essays presenting intriguing views of such topics as the city?s built environment and its sports culture Comprehensive biographical dictionary listing more than 2,000 key individuals in Chicago history Detailed dictionary cataloging approximately 250 of the city?s historically significant business enterprises Photo essays featuring the city?s urban art and artifacts as well as nine pivotal years in its history Fascinating timeline tracing Chicago?s history from 1630 to 2000
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 Fabulous Book January 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this book as a Christmas present for my sister off a recommendation and I spent all Christmas morning reading through it. I finally had to order one for myself. A lot of information, but so interesting to learn about. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an interesting guide to learning about Chicago.
Encyclopedia of Chicago January 4, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great resource for a FANTASTIC town! I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
The absolute best book on Chicago May 10, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is amazing. It is, by far, the most complete compedium on all things Chicago that there is.
Many of the entries are brief, but some major topics get full essay treatment. The section on architecture is a fantastic introduction to the architectural history of Chicago.
This is an encyclopedia, and therefore it contains information on a huge range of topics, but is not exceptionally detailed. It does provide reference to related topics within the book, and it provides a number of sources for further reading.
The book employees many excellent charts and maps, as well as a very thorough timeline on the history of this city.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves this great city and wants to know more.
everthing you need to know about the great city of chicago March 14, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well made book with all the facts about a city I love very much.
Best source for Information regarding Chicago and the surrounding Suburbs! February 26, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful compulation of information for the avid history fan or an educator within the history field. The book is very well organized and has various maps from different eras. I have to admit that this book was a ten year project by my college Professor Ann D. Keating and her colleagues and that because of this fact I might be inclined to say nothing but good things about the book. The fact is that this is the most complete book that I have ever owned concerning the history of Chicago, and if you can't find it in this book it probably doesn't exist. Happy researching to all those historians out there who want to learn about the Chicago area.
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