entertainment today Yesterday and Today: Chicago (Yesterday & Today)
Chicago: Yesterday & Today is a tribute to one of the most resilient, most distinctive, and most beautiful cities in America. In 192 pages of spectacular imagery and fascinating stories, this book shares unforgettable tales of Chicago s past and present. Explore the Windy City through this gorgeous pictorial journey. Call it the City of the Big Shoulders, the City in a Garden, the Windy City , or the Second City , and discover the irresistible allure and captivating stories of Chicago, Illinois. Learn about: The Chicago Fire of 1871 and the celebrated World s Fair in 1893 The railroads and canal that linked Chicago to the rest of the world Scenic Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and miles of lakefront parks and beaches The incomparable architecture of Chicago s skyline, including the Sears Tower, John Hancock Building, and Trump Tower The world-class Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Museum campus Gangster Al Capone, shady politicians, pork belly futures, and jazz and blues Immigrant neighborhoods, like Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Greek Delta The Chicago hot dog and Chicago deep-dish pizza Famous citizens Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey Historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs; and Chicago s other iconic sports teams, the White Sox, the Bulls, and the BearsRare and nostalgic photos chronicle Chicago s history, mixing with stunning modern-day imagery and tales of the people, the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the soul of the city. Chicago: Yesterday & Today presents the full majesty of Chicago as you have never seen it.
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Chicago: Yesterday & Today is a tribute to one of the most resilient, most distinctive, and most beautiful cities in America. In 192 pages of spectacular imagery and fascinating stories, this book shares unforgettable tales of Chicago s past and present. Explore the Windy City through this gorgeous pictorial journey. Call it the City of the Big Shoulders, the City in a Garden, the Windy City , or the Second City , and discover the irresistible allure and captivating stories of Chicago, Illinois. Learn about: The Chicago Fire of 1871 and the celebrated World s Fair in 1893 The railroads and canal that linked Chicago to the rest of the world Scenic Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and miles of lakefront parks and beaches The incomparable architecture of Chicago s skyline, including the Sears Tower, John Hancock Building, and Trump Tower The world-class Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Museum campus Gangster Al Capone, shady politicians, pork belly futures, and jazz and blues Immigrant neighborhoods, like Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Greek Delta The Chicago hot dog and Chicago deep-dish pizza Famous citizens Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey Historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs; and Chicago s other iconic sports teams, the White Sox, the Bulls, and the BearsRare and nostalgic photos chronicle Chicago s history, mixing with stunning modern-day imagery and tales of the people, the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the soul of the city. Chicago: Yesterday & Today presents the full majesty of Chicago as you have never seen it.
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