History

The Chicago Tribune Art Supplemts in two parts, World's Columbian Exhibition

Abstract: Pictures from the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition

Language: English

Catalog Number: Book, Chicago Tribune

A Sixties Story

Abstract: This book contains Toni Apicelli's memories of the late 1960s, including the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Language: English

ISSN/ISBN: 9781608445646

Website:

dogearpublishing.net

Catalog Number: Book, Apicelli, Toni

Mount Prospect

Abstract: "In 1874, Ezra Eggleston bought much of the land that is now downtown Mount Prospect and began to plan a village. He named the town after its position on the highest elevation in Cook County and in anticipation of the prospects awaiting future residents. However, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the Panic on 1873 combined to makes sales of new land difficult. Ezra sold his interest in the town, but soon after, people began to build stores and houses. By the 1900s, the area was flourishing. In 1917, Mount Prospect was incorporated. The 20th century has continued to bring great changes and development to the area as it evolved from a modest village to a major suburban community."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 0738531650

Website:

www.arcadiapublishing.com

The WPA Guide to Illinois: The Federal Writers' Project Guide to 1930s Illinois

Edition: First Pantheon Edition

Abstract: "First Published in 1939, 'The WPA Guide to Illinois' captures more vividly than any other guide both Chicago's quick pulse and the richly varied character of the rest of the state. Thirties Chicago, birthplace of the skyscraper, had just played host to the dazzling Century of Progress Exposition; the Board of Trade was the city's tallest building; and State Street was said to be the most brilliantly lighted street in the world. The stunning residences of the Gold Coast along Lake Shore Drive offered the city's most concentrated display of wealth, while on the South Side hundreds of freight cars rattled into the stock yards each night with their noisy cargo of livestock."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from the back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 0394721950

Catalog Number: Book, Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Illinois

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

Abstract: A collection of photographs of Chicago landmarks and buildings, mostly dated 1904-1913 and all taken from the archives of the Chicago Historical Society.

Language: English

Notes: Also contains maps of Chicago from 1904.

ISSN/ISBN: 0486246566

Website:

http://www.chicagohistory.org/

Catalog Number: Book, Viskochil, Larry, A.

Historical Moments of Police Violence Series -Volume 1- The Mississippi Papers

Abstract: As this pamphlet begins, "Police violence is unfortunately not new." Because of this, the series revolves around "The Mississippi Black Papers: Testimonials of Police Violence in the South" with images to accompany these testimonies from the mid 1960's.

Language: English

Notes: The abstract is taken from page 1 and 2.

Website:

http://policeviolence.wordpress.com

Catalog Number: Zine, Historical Moments of Police Violence Series -Volume 1- The Missippi Rivers

A Story of Attica

Abstract: This zine presents the history of the Attica Prison Rebellion of 1971 in honor of the 40th anniversary of the uprising. It includes poems, illustrations and lists of prison protest resources.

Language: English

Website:

www.project-nia.org

Catalog Number: Zine, A Story of Attica

Glenview

Abstract: "Following the signing of the treaty of 1833, which required that Potawatomi tribes relocate west of the Mississippi, European settlers began to arrive in the area now called Glenview. Primarily of English and German origin, they established farms trading posts. the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 had a profound effect on the hamlet. Lumber from the forests of Wisconsin used to rebuild the city moved from the north via rail. By 1872, the Chicago, Milwukee, St. Paiul and Pacific Railroad laid the first set of tracks from Wisconsin to Chicago; the line brought prosperity to local residents. In 1899, the village was incorporated. The first mayor, Hugh Burnham, a nephew of Chicago architect Daniel Burnham is credited with its name - Glenview."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract take from the back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 9780738551906

Website:

www.arcadiapublishing.com

Catalog Number: Book, Dawson, Beverly Roberts

Franklin Park

Abstract: "The Treaty of Prairie du Chein, which relocated the Potawatomi Indians and other local tribes west of the Mississippi River, created opportunities for settlement along the Des Plaines River. Several families began to farm on land that they purchased from Claude La Framboise, Alexander Robinson, and the State of Illinois. The totality of this land extended from Irving Park Road to Grand Avenue and the west to Mannheim Road. The confluence of the first two railroads constructed in this area after the Civil War attracted a developer named Lesser Franklin. The German immigrant purchased and subdivided four farms and subsequently began the configuration of a village. Franklin Park was incorporated in 1892. The succeeding 50 years, showcased by two world wars and the Great Depression, shaped this town into the fourth-largest industrial community in Illinois, a title it holds to this day."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from the back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 0738541354

Website:

www.arcadiapublishing.com

Catalog Number: Book, Pritchett, Daniel B.

Elgin, Illinois: From the Collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society

Abstract: "Elgin has always been full of pride and creativity, with a willingness to reinvent itself when called upon to do so. This spirit and commitment is still alive today. With over 200 historioc photographs from the Elgin Area Historical Society, authors Jim and Wynette Edwards invite you to join them on a fascinating journey into Elgin's past."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 978078502595

Website:

www.arcadiapublishing.com

Catalog Number: Book, Edwards, Jim