Jazz Age Chicago: Crucible of Modern America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467150798)

When people imagine 1920s Chicago, they usually (and justifiably) think of Al Capone, speakeasies, gang wars, flappers and flivvers. Yet this narrative overlooks the crucial role the Windy City played in the modernization of America. The city's incredible ethnic variety and massive building boom gave it unparalleled creative space, as design trends from Art Deco skyscrapers to streamlined household appliances reflected Chicago's unmistakable style. The emergence of mass media in the 1920s helped make professional sports a national obsession, even as Chicago radio stations were inventing the sitcom and the soap opera. Join Joseph Gustaitis as he chases the beat of America's Jazz Age back to its jazz capital.

Author: Joseph Gustaitis
ISBN-10: 1467150797
ISBN-13: 9781467150798
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2022
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d