Chicago's Forgotten Synagogues (Images of America: Illinois)
Robert A. Packer is a former history teacher and is a professional building consultant and freelance photographer. His work has appeared in many local publications. PackerÃ‚Â’s goal has been to document the many old synagogues and communal buildings before they meet the wrecking ball. Packer is the president of the Illinois Society of Building Consultants, vice president of the Maxwell Street Foundation, and an associate member of the American Society of Media Photographers. He is a popular lecturer at many local libraries and colleges.