The Encyclopedia of Chicago Book

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of the Chicago Historical Society, and more than a decade in the making, The Encyclopedia of Chicago is the definitive historical reference on metropolitan Chicago.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 2000Read More