Chicago in 50 Objects (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467146753)

When investigating the mysteries of Chicago's past, it's helpful to examine the physical evidence. From a fiddle played by a Chicago pioneer and a jersey worn by Michael Jordan to a relic of the Great Chicago Fire and the guns used in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, these talismans chronicle the city's tragedies and triumphs. Some heirlooms shed new light on familiar figures like Louis Sullivan, while others commemorate the contributions of less heralded visionaries like Frances Glessner Lee. Joseph Gustaitis explores Chicago's history through fifty carefully chosen objects, a collection that includes stockyard knives, the world's first portable radio and Nelson Algren's typewriter.

Author: Joseph Gustaitis
ISBN-10: 1467146757
ISBN-13: 9781467146753
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 03/08/2021
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d