Download or read book A Guide to the City of Chicago Classic Reprint written by Chicago Association of Commerce and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Guide to the City of Chicago The city of Chicago offers so much that is of detailed interest, over its vast area and multiple activities, that it would be difficult, within the necessary limits, to cover all of its features. The matter which follows, however, gives a general survey of the city, and a historical review which is necessary in order to understand the growth and development of what may well be considered the most remarkable city of modern times. Chicago has at this time (1909) a population numbering fully 2,250,000 which is being added to at the rate of about 75,000 annually. The length of the city is 26 miles, its greatest width 141/2 miles and its total area 190.63 square miles. Within its boundaries are 4,227 miles of streets and alleys. Its water works (city owned) pump a daily average of more than 437,000,000 gallons of water. Of public schools there are 300 of which number one is a normal school and 19 high schools. Besides these there are hundreds of church and private schools and other institutions of learning. The churches of the city number 1,077 with more than 1,000 semi-religious organizations of various kinds. Thirteen hundred and fifty miles of surface and elevated railway traverse the city upon which ride daily an average of 1,354,000 passengers. The three park systems contain 3,191 acres and with the 48 miles of boulevards form a complete belt around the city. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chicago written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chicago: An Instructive and Entertaining History of a Wonderful City; With an Useful Stranger's Guide The stories and sketches found in this volume furnish an interesting, instructive, and exhaustive history of the most remarkable city in the world. They have been care fully gathered from living men, many of Whom are not yet old, whose early life on Chicago soil antedates any single building now standing in the great city! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Chicago City Manual written by Francis An; Eastman and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Chicago City Manual: 1913 "I cannot see any rational or logical ground for the mighty difference in the value which mankind generally set upon the past and future, as if the one was everything, and the other nothing, of no consequence whatever. On the other hand, I conceive that the past is as real and substantial a part of our being, that it is as much a bona fide, undeniable consideration in the estimate of human life, as the future can possibly be. To say that the past is of no importance, unworthy of a moment's regard, because it has gone by, and is no longer anything, is an argument that cannot be held to any purpose: for if the past has ceased to be, and is therefore to be accounted as nothing in the scale of good or evil, the future is yet to come, and has never been anything. Should any one choose to assert that the present only is of any value in a strict and positive sense, because that alone has a real existence, that we should seize the instant good, and give all else to the winds, I can understand what he means; but I cannot comprehend how this distinction between that which has a downright and sensible, and that which has a downright and sensible, and that which has only a remote and airy existence, can be applied to establish the preference of the future over the past; for both are in this point of view equally ideal, absolutely nothing, except as they are conceived of by the mind's eye, and are thus rendered present to the thoughts and feelings. Nay, the one is even more imaginary, a more fantastic creature of the brain than the other, and the interest we take in it more shadowry and gratuitous; for the future, on which we lay so much stress, may never come to pass at all, that is, may never be embodied into actual existence once, has received the stamp of truth, and left an image of itself behind. It is not, however, attempted to be denied that though the future is nothing at present, and has no immediate interest while we are speaking, yet it is of the utmost consequence in itself, and of the utmost interest to the individual, because it will have a real existence, and we have an idea of it as existing in time to come. Well, then, the past also has no real existence; the actual sensation and the interest belonging to it are both fled; but it has had a real existence, and we can still call up a vivid recollection of it as having once been." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chicago the Marvelous City of the West written by John J. Flinn and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chicago, the Marvelous City of the West: A History, an Encyclopedia, and a Guide, 1891; Illustrated Are welcome AT any hour OF any day OR night, and AS there IS neither lock no'r key TO the building, IT never can BE closed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Marquis Hand Book of Chicago written by Albert Nelson Marquis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Marquis' Hand-Book of Chicago: A Complete History, Reference Book, and Guide to the City In presenting the third annual edition of marquis, hand-book OF chicago to the public the publishers desire to express their gratification at the favor with which the former editions have been received, and the general recognition accorded the book as a stand ard work upon the subjects embraced In its pages. The original edition of the work was issued in October, 1884, and In the present edition such additions and changes have been made in the text as have been rendered important by lapse of time, and a few new illustrations have also been introduced. The work continues to occupy a field peculiarly its own, carry ing out the original design which, as stated in the preface to former editions. Is to give a comprehensive view of the leading features of the great metropolis of the Northwest, bringing out into bold relief the social, business, religious, charitable, educational and other lines of its progress, through tersely drawn sketches of the most striking details of each, so grouped as to convey a clear and strong impression of the growth and condition of that element of Chicago life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Chicago City Manual written by Bureau Of Statistics and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-03-16 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Chicago City Manual 1916 Classic Reprint written by Francis E. Eastman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chicago City Manual, 1916 Perhaps the points of most geologic interest in the district lie in the beaches and other deposits of the ancestral Lake Michigan. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chicago written by Eugen Seeger and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-06-11 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chicago: The Wonder City To compress the history of Chicago into four hundred and fifty pages is no easy task. With what success this has been done in chicago, the wonder city, the reader must judge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chicago City Manual 1914 Classic Reprint written by Francis An. Eastman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chicago City Manual, 1914 By an amendment to the ordinance authority was given to sell the outlying three-acre piece, the proceeds of the selling to be used in improving the park in such manner as the Board of Public Works should direct. Thus the park was a whole city affair, under the management of city officials. The name, Lake Park, for the at Last dedicated recreation and pleasure grounds, was almost immediately changed for that it still bears - Lincoln Park. On June 5, 1865, Alderman Lawson presented to the Common Council and had at once passed the following resolution: Whereas, there appears by the records of the city that there are now two public parks designated by the name Lake Park; Therefore, be it resolved that the park recently set apart from the unoccupied portion of the old cemetery grounds shall hereafter be known and designated as Lincoln Park. Alderman Iver Lawson, who presented this resolution, was from the old Fifteenth Ward. He was the father of the present Victor Lawson, editor and publisher of the Chicago Daily News. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Chicago written by Rush Clark Butler and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chicago: The World's Youngest Great City Spiritual and material resources of an indomitable community, who know its history, its resolution, its mission. We who are so close to Chicago's many and various activities and who have watched the city's rapid growth, not as spectators but as participants, set forth this book that the world may also share our pride and confidence. What are we, fellow workers building the youngest of the great cities? We are an incorporation of the forces of destiny; and what we would we Will. Chicago would have everyone its friend. By what method then may this desire be accomplished? Not by spreading boastful and false impressions of greatness, but by truths of record. Chicago is no better, but also no worse, than/ any Other great city. We are world leaders in many lines of industry and commerce; and by hard work only has this position been gained. We therefore take credit where credit is due, but are glad to give with the same spirit. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Photographic History of the World s Fair and Sketch of the City of Chicago written by James Wilson Pierce and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-22 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Photographic History of the World's Fair and Sketch of the City of Chicago: Also a Guide to the World's Fair and Chicago In this volume will be found not only a minute account of the great exposition, but also a historical sketch of Chicago, and a description of that city as it is to-day in its greatness. Many books have been written upon these subjects, but in this one volume are collected all the most important facts, which are presented in a very attractive and enter taining way, and which makes this work rank among the very best of its kind. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Guide to the City of Chicago written by Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Chicago City Manual written by Francis A. Eastman and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Rand McNally Co S Pocket Guide to Chicago written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-14 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Rand, McNally Co; 'S; Pocket Guide to Chicago: With Maps and Index to Streets The Origin amid Meaning of the Word Chicago. - An erudite and painstaking correspondent of the Chicago T rz'hzme traces the word as the locative case of a Cree Indian word mean ing, primarily, at the place of the skunk derivatively, equaling strong, mighty, and great; and particularly, applied by the Indians to the present city, on the drowning, at some remote period, of an Indian chief of that name in the mouth of the present Chicago River. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Guide to the City of Chicago written by Chicago Association of Commerce and Indu and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The City of Chicago A Study of the Great Immoralities Classic Reprint written by George Kibbe Turner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The City of Chicago: A Study of the Great Immoralities The criminal is a savage, nothing more nor less. Civilization builds up painfully our definite, orderly rules of life, work, marriage, the constant restraint of the gross and violent impulses of appetite. The crim inal simply discards these laws and slides back again along the way we came up in to license, idleness, thieving, and violence. He merely lapses back into savagery. To understand the matter of crime in great cities, the first step is to measure the posi tive forces working continually to produce savagery there. These forces are to-day, as they always have been, greater than can easily be imagined. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
