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Book Title
AIA Guide to Chicago
ISBN
9780252079849
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Illinois Press
ISBN-10
0252079841
ISBN-13
9780252079849
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175211964

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
568 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Aia Guide to Chicago
Publication Year
2014
Subject
United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Reference, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
Type
Textbook
Author
American Institute of Architects Chicago
Subject Area
Travel, Architecture, History
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
3
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2014-936470
Preface by
Baer, Geoffrey
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Thumbing through this book, even the most astute observer of Chicago's architecture scene will likely be amazed by all the new building that has taken place in the last ten years in every corner of the city.... As with the previous two editions, the beauty of the Guide remains its scope. It features not only the famous (Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the works of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe) but also hundreds of hidden gems scattered all over the city."--from the preface by Geoffrey Baer, "A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books."-- Chicago Sun-Times, Praise for earlier editions of the AIA Guide to Chicago :   "A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books." -- Chicago Sun-Times   "If you've ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door." -- Chicago Tribune, "If you've ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door."-- Chicago Tribune, "This masterwork from the American Institute of Architects Chicago is indispensable for a self-guided tour of neighborhood gems. " -- Travel Dreams, "Thumbing through this book, even the most astute observer of Chicago's architecture scene will likely be amazed by all the new building that has taken place in the last ten years in every corner of the city.... As with the previous two editions, the beauty of the Guide remains its scope. It features not only the famous (Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the works of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe) but also hundreds of hidden gems scattered all over the city." --from the preface by Geoffrey Baer, Praise for earlier editions of the ''AIA Guide to Chicago'' ''A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books.'' --''Chicago Sun-Times'' ''If you've ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door.'' --''Chicago Tribune''
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
720.977311
Table Of Content
Guide to the Guide vii Acknowledgments ix Note from the Preface to the First Edition xiii Preface to the Fourth Edition xv The Shaping of Chicago by Perry R. Duis 1 Key to Maps 21 THE LOOP AND SOUTH LOOP Loop 24 South Loop/Chinatown 102 NORTH AND NORTHWEST North Michigan Ave/Streeterville 134 River North 158 Gold Coast/Old Town 182 Lincoln Park 206 Lakeview/Ravenswood/Uptown 232 Edgewater/Rogers Park 260 West Town/Wicker Park/Bucktown/Logan Square/Irving Park 280 Chicago-O'Hare International Airport 304 WEST SIDE AND OAK PARK Near West Side 292 Garfield Park/Austin 316 Oak Park 334 Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village/Lawndale 358 SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST Near South Side 312 Bridgeport/Canaryville/McKinley Park/Back of the Yards 340 Oakland/Kenwood 358 Hyde Park/South Shore 458 Beverly/Morgan Park 506 Pullman 518 Photo Credits 525 Index
Synopsis
An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.", An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the ''AIA Guide to Chicago'' brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four ......, An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the ''AIA Guide to Chicago'' brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history., An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.
LC Classification Number
NA735.C4A43 2014

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