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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

Columbian World's Fair

Abstract: Book about Columbian World's Fair of 1892

Language: English

Chicago, a century of Progress

Abstract: Contemporary book about the Chicago World's Fair

Language: English

Catalog Number: Book, Chicago: a century of Progress

Chicago Century of Progress

Abstract: Volume 2 of Chicago's Century of Progress magazine about the world's fair of 1933

Language: English

Catalog Number: Magagazine, Century of Progress

Chicago's Century of Progress

Abstract: Catalogue about the Chicago World's Fair of 1933

Language: English

Catalog Number: Magazine, Century

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

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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

Joliet

Abstract: Joliet once was a lush prairie bordered with scenic bluffs along the Des Plaines River. In the late 19th century, settlers and a large influx of Eastern European immigrants arrived, transforming the area into into a bustling industrial community of steel, limestone, manufacturing, and transportation. In the 20th century, Joliet transformed itself from an industrial hub to a destination of entertainment and tourism. Tourism thrives as people visit the National Hot Rod Association drag strip, NASCAR track, two casinos, the JackHammers minor-league baseball team and baseball stadium, a water park, the historical museum, and library. 'Joliet' depicts the rich cultural heritage impressed on the city and shows how the people lived and worked together, earning Joliet the title of All-American City in 1955 by the National Municipal League and 'Look' magazine."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 0738540420

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Lyons

Abstract: "Despite its modest size, the village of Lyons has played a key role in the growth of nearby Chicago. In 1673, French explorers Fr. Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet learned of a Native American portage route connecting the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan, and that path helped make Lyons an important stop for fur traders and other businessmen throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1834, the town boasted just 'a saw mill, three houses and a tavern,' but by the 1830s and 1840s, with construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lyons became a boomtown that attracted waves of immigrants from Poland and Germany. Its numerous taverns and outdoor picnics - known as 'skillies' - attracted visitors from throughout the area, who also came to sites like the Cream City Amusement Park and the Hofmann Tower, now a national historic landmark. 'Lyons,' featuring many archival photographs never previously published, explores the town's rich history from its early exploration to the present day."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 0738540404

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Catalog Number: Book, Athitakis, Mark

Grayslake and Avon Township

Abstract: "Starting in 1836, permanent settlers came into the area to be known as Avon Township. They found fertile prairie, groves of virgin timber, and pristine lakes, and they broke the soil and tilled the ground to make a subsistence living. The coming of two railroads promoted the growth of villages and made it easy for city people to come and enjoy the recreational activities offered by the lakes. These people soon stayed and the farmland began disappearing. Today Avon Township is home to several incorporated villages, the Lake County Fair, the College of Lake County, and the University Center of Lake County."

Language: English

Notes: Abstract taken from back cover.

ISSN/ISBN: 9780738550978

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Catalog Number: Book, Renehan, Charlotte K.