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"Here is a truly formidable document: 1,152 pages of tragedy, comedy, and farce. Beginning with abolitionism and ending with Zenith Radio Corporation, it's perfect for the history buff with an appreciation for human frailty."--Leopold Froehlich"Playboy" (12/01/2004)
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A comprehensive historical reference on metropolitan Chicago encompasses more than 1,400 entries on such topics as neighborhoods, ethnic groups, cultural institutions, and business history, and furnishes interpretive essays on the literary images of Chicago, the built environment, and the city's spo
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57 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Captures the size, wonder, and complexity of the metropolis
16 Sep 2004
Format:Hardcover
This encyclopedia is a joint effort of the Newberry Library and the Chicago Historical Society, two organizations eminently qualified to condense one of the greatest cities in the world into a single volume. Each page holds a plethora of memory-worthy facts. Maps and diagrams both small and large abound that describe everything from racial distributions to abandoned coal-delivery infrastructure. Scattered among the main entries are special-interest boxes with passages from qualified commentators-- see especially the discussion of the meaning of "downstate" written by former governor James Thompson.
Each of the Chicago area's myriad neighborhoods and localities gets its own detailed entry, including a locator map, that discusses history and present disposition. These are joined by longer discussions of the great social changes that have taken place in Chicago over the years as well as case studies of several neighborhoods that include extensive graphic explanations.
Though it is laid out alphabetically like any other encyclopedia, this volume is a pleasure to browse. A wander through its pages is facilitated by a helpful system of references set into the text and cross-listings provided at the end of each article.
If you've ever walked (or driven, or taken the El over) the streets of Chicago and wondered what's under, over, and around you, you'll become absorbed by this book. What's more, the next time you walk through the city, you'll do so with a more thorough understanding of what you're experiencing.
Each of the Chicago area's myriad neighborhoods and localities gets its own detailed entry, including a locator map, that discusses history and present disposition. These are joined by longer discussions of the great social changes that have taken place in Chicago over the years as well as case studies of several neighborhoods that include extensive graphic explanations.
Though it is laid out alphabetically like any other encyclopedia, this volume is a pleasure to browse. A wander through its pages is facilitated by a helpful system of references set into the text and cross-listings provided at the end of each article.
If you've ever walked (or driven, or taken the El over) the streets of Chicago and wondered what's under, over, and around you, you'll become absorbed by this book. What's more, the next time you walk through the city, you'll do so with a more thorough understanding of what you're experiencing.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
From a fellow author
30 Jan 2006
Format:Hardcover
I am very interested in Chicago history (being the author of "A Chicago Firehouse: Stories of Wrigleyville's Engine 78) myself. The "Encyclopedia of Chicago" has some great information, but I found some of the places it was listed as confusing. This is a HUGE undertaking and realize pulling all that information together was not an easy project, however, I felt some entries should have been included under their own headings, such as Biograph Theater or John Dillinger. Even so, I learned a multitude of information and enjoyed reading through the volume. It will be kept on my reference shelf for many years to come.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The absolute best book on Chicago
10 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
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.
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.
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