A quirky, offbeat journey to some of America's most important cities provides a close-up look at some of the real-life stories behind startling headlines, unusual laws, and obscure police reports, with little-known facts about life in each city, profiles of eccentric inhabitants, and weird anecdotes that capture the strange-but-true world of urban America.

Strange But True, Chicago: Tales Of The Windy City

Humor & Entertainment

O'Gorman, Thomas J.

Montanarelli, Lisa

Humor

UNKNO

An imaginative and chic way to decorate a living area—whether studio apartment, multi-room house on several acres of land, or anything in between—is by taking advantage of the resources of salvage yards. As this beautifully illustrated book demonstrates, architectural salvage yards overflow with bargain-priced fixtures, fittings, and decorative pieces that represent virtually every historical era. Stone pediments, mantel pieces, lighting sconces, garden gates, benches, doors, mirrors, columns, tiles, lintels, art glass, and even entire staircases can be purchased from salvage and put to use. Better yet, these items often go for only a fraction of what it costs to buy and install new and frequently far less beautiful, less durable objects. This volume's introduction shows how easy it is to find pieces to fit every budget. Next, the authors discuss the styles of various historical periods, and in color photos they show some of the effects these items can have in today's homes. Periods considered include Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Edwardian, and Modern. The rest of the book looks at some interesting items readers can expect to find in salvage yards, and coaches them in developing a sharp eye for good pieces. Combining a running narrative with handsome, instructive photos, the authors describe projects in progress, from first conception to finished results. Here's a wonderful idea book for all who want to improve and beautify their living areas. 200 full-color photos and illustrations.

New Spaces from Salvage: Creating Perfect Interiors from Recovered Architecture

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

B E S Pub Co

A comprehensive guide to ninety-six key monuments, homes, and other buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during his productive Chicago years is highlighted by more than four hundred photographs of such important structures as the Robie House and the beach houses on Lake Delavan.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Chicago

History

Americas

Thunder Bay Press

Chicago grew up on the site of Old Fort Dearborn, once America's westernmost outpost. Today, it is a vibrant, progressive city with one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. Soar over the Windy City like you never have beforefrom high up above its famous skyscrapersin Chicago From the Air: Then and Now. Explore Chicago's beloved landmarks from an exciting aerial vantage point! This new from-the-air angle sheds fresh light on its development from the 1800s to today. Chicago boasts some of the world's tallest buildings, including the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building; soon it will be home to the new Trump Tower, which at 1,131 feet will command an enormous chunk of the skyline at Navy Pier. No aerial tour would be complete without Wrigley Field, the last great American ballpark.” Dedicated to tradition, the ballpark hasn't changed much over the years, but the surrounding Wrigleyville” has certainly grown.

Chicago from the Air: Then and Now

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

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