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    Chicago at the Turn of the Century in Photographs: 122 Historic Views from the Collections of the Chicago Historical Society
    Chicago at the Turn of the Century in Photographs: 122 Historic Views from the Collections of the Chicago Historical Society
    Chicago at the Turn of the Century in Photographs: 122 Historic Views from the Collections of the Chicago Historical Society
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    Chicago at the Turn of the Century in Photographs: 122 Historic Views from the Collections of the Chicago Historical Society

    By Larry A. Viskochil

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    Remarkable collection of 122 vintage views, most dating from 1904 to 1913. Rare large-format prints offer detailed views of the city's architecture and street life, including City Hall, State Street, the Loop, Hull House, Union Station, Comiskey Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and many other landmarks. Introduction. Captions. Maps.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateFeb 19, 2013
    ISBN9780486142326
    Chicago at the Turn of the Century in Photographs: 122 Historic Views from the Collections of the Chicago Historical Society

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      1. Chicago(III)—Description—1875-1950—Views—Exhibitions. 2. Chicago (III)—Social life and customs—Pictorial works—Exhibitions. 3. Architecture—Illinois—Chicago—Pictorial works—Exhibitions. I. Viskochil, Larry. II. Chicago Historical Society.

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