num_pages: 495
description: Twelve well-mapped walking tours help you discover a city with a long history of being on the forefront of architectural innovation. These tours highlight the works of architectural giants including Frank Lloyd Wright, Dankmar Adler, Louis Sullivan, and others who helped revamp the American skyline.* Updated to reflect new buildings, owners, functions, and landmark designations; the expansion of McCormick Place, and new information on the Prairie Avenue Historic District* MORE historical facts, background information, anecdotes, architectural details, and additional historic photos of major buildings* Renovated historic hotels* Significant skyscrapers* Major cultural centers* 275 vintage and contemporary photos THE WALKING TOURS Old Chicago and the Financial DistrictGrant Park to the Museum ComplexThe Downtown Underground Walkway SystemThe Prairie Avenue Historic District to the Centennial FountainThe North Branch to the Illinois CenterThe Sears Tower to the Merchandise MarketThe Michigan Avenue "Cliff"The Gold CoastPrinter's Row
language: English
title: Chicago In and Around the Loop : Walking Tours of Architecture and History
titlecomplete: Chicago In and Around the Loop : Walking Tours of Architecture and History
genres: Architecture
ratings_count: 8
publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional