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Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park Neighborhood

Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park Neighborhood - Paperback

by Joseph C. Oswald, Ridge Historical Society
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Availability:In StockContributor:Joseph C. Oswald, Ridge Historical SocietySeries:Images of AmericaTheme:Cultural Region/Midwest, Geographic Orientation/Illinois, Locality/Chicago, IllinoisPublish date:8/20/2003Pages:128
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738531533ISBN-10:0738531537UPC:9780738531533Book Category:History, Photography, TravelBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & Themes, PictorialsBook Topic:State & Local, RegionalSize:9.13 x 6.77 x 0.37 inchesWeight:0.322Product ID:SC6T3BM4D8

Discover the Chicago community that transformed into a decadent escape after the Great Chicago fire.

Known as the Village in the City, the Beverly/Morgan Park community developed as a country retreat for Chicago's social, political, and economic elite after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The area's geography also affected its development; a ridge formed by the last glacier to visit the area over 12,000 years ago placed the community at the highest elevation in the city and made it a perfect place to build large elaborate homes. With a section of the neighborhood designated as the Ridge Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, Beverly/Morgan Park instantly stands out as a unique area of the city because of its diverse architectural styles, notable history, and strong sense of community.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738531533ISBN-10:0738531537UPC:9780738531533Book Category:History, Photography, TravelBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & Themes, PictorialsBook Topic:State & Local, RegionalSize:9.13 x 6.77 x 0.37 inchesWeight:0.322Product ID:SC6T3BM4D8
Oswald, Joseph C.: - Using the extensive collection of images from the Ridge Historical Society, author Joe Oswald chronicles the growth, development, and continuity of this unique urban community. Mr. Oswald, a high school history teacher and author, has lived in the Village in the City his entire life.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)

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