Old Chicago houses
By: by John Drury.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 1975
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 518
Subjects: Historic buildings -- Illinois -- Chicago; Dwellings -- Illinois -- Chicago; Architecture, Domestic -- Illinois -- Chicago; Chicago (Ill.) -- Biography
Description: Old Chicago Houses is a book written by John Drury that explores the architecture and history of Chicago's oldest homes. The book is filled with stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of the homes, including information about their construction, design, and the families who lived in them. Drury takes readers on a journey through time, from the early days of Chicago's settlement to the present day, showcasing the city's unique architectural heritage. The book also includes maps and guides to help readers explore these historic homes for themselves. Overall, Old Chicago Houses is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago's architecture and the people who helped shape the city. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.