No other city in the world has a park system as great as Chicagorsquo;s; which includes over 550 parks totaling more than 7;000 acres. Each park has its own story; as well as unique characteristics and history; and yet the majority of Chicagoans are not aware of the wealth; variety; and sheer number of parks that exist; to say nothing of the ideas theyproject; the history they commemorate; and the origins of their names. Chicagorsquo;s Parks: A Photographic History seeks to remedy this oversight. From Chicagorsquo;s first park; Dearborn Park; to its more famous parks of Grant and Lincoln; this book provides a wealth of information concerning the origins of the names and plans of these Chicago landmarks. A formal plan for the creation of a park system was developed in 1869; and soon Chicago had some of the greatest parks to be found anywhere in the world. When Chicago was founded in 1837; the cityrsquo;s fathers adopted the motto urbs in horto; or ldquo;the city set in a garden.rdquo; Despite the numerous changes that have taken place over the past 160 years; Chicago is still a city set in a garden. Chicagorsquo;s Parks: A Photographic History captures the growth of that ldquo;gardenrdquo; with its nearly 200 historic photographs.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Emilia GrantonGreat book with views and history of my home town. So glad I found it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Book.By YOYOReally loved looking at the town that I grew up in even though many of the pictures were before my time.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. My Home TownBy A CustomerI have lived in Ansonia all my life (33 years) and to look through this book and see how life was like back then was fasinating. Going back in time and looking at the photos was incredible. It was also fun sharing this book with my Dad who is also a life-long resident(72years). Hes lived half this book! The level of detail was excellent.The people who live in Ansonia are very proud of our heritage and this book exemplifies that to the fullest.
