Notes on the Monroe Street of Early Chicago Days (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Edwin F. Mack

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332317642 ISBN 13 : 9781332317646

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how Monroe Street shaped Chicago's early days and growth.
From gas lights to grand blocks, learn the streets that lit a thriving city and influenced its development.

This volume compiles notes and sketches about Monroe Street, its location in the early town, and how it became a bustling center after Chicago’s founding. It lays out the street’s role in education, commerce, and daily life, and it ties together key events, buildings, and people that left a mark on the neighborhood.

- How the street related to early town limits, school land, and street naming in Chicago’s birth era
- The rise of Monroe Street’s gas works and the living conditions that accompanied rapid growth
- The Great Fire of 1871 and the rebuilding era with notable blocks and institutions
- Everyday life on Monroe Street, including boarding houses, stage experiences, and landmark sites

Ideal for readers of Chicago history, urban development, and local milestones.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332317642
• ISBN 13: 9781332317646
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 84
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