Chicagos famed "Loop" is said to have gotten its name from the route of a cable car that looped the central business district in 1882. Since then; much has changed. This book captures the evolving urban landscape of the Chicago Loop; with a collection of over 100 vintage images; each coupled with its contemporary counterpart. Few cities are as renowned for their architecture as is Chicago. The impressive skyscrapers in and around the Loop give Chicago a skyline second to none. And with more than three dozen historic landmarks; the Loop is home to many of the citys most recognized structures. From a 19th century trading post to the great financial; business; and entertainment districts of the 21st century; Chicagos Loop: Then and Now documents the growth and changes of the Windy Citys downtown.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thanks Pictures good too!By NanatjSent to my daughter. who is a Spokane transplant. She found the book very informative to a new comer.Here hubby. who lived in Spokane most of his life found Spokanes history informative and interesting. ThanksPictures good too!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Small and assumes you already know the history.By Sean E. HendersonI mistook this book for another more in depth book. This one. is relatively short and assumes that you already know who the people pictured are and why they are significant. Ive lived in Spokane for about 10 yrs now and wanted to explore the history of my community. Id like to say this is a good entry-level picture based history book. but without a greater explanation of who the people and places are. its just a book of interesting pictures.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy DarlaLove it
