Maritime Chicago (IL) (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 073850761X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Early Native American settlers discovered Chicago’s rich resources, French missionaries and trappers found the Chicago River an excellent portage to the Des Plaines, Illinois, and Mississippi Rivers, and merchants used it to ship lumber and grain to the rest of the world. Strategically placed on the southern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago has always been an important transportation and trading hub. Maritime Chicago tells the story of this city situated on a great “inland sea.” From the thrill of two lakefront World’s Fairs, to the unbelievable sorrow of the Eastland, which went down just a few feet fromthe banks of the Chicago River, taking with it 800 souls, Chicago’s maritime past bears witness to much triumph and tragedy, victory and defeat. Today, the 29 miles of lakefront, and the revived riverfront are vital parts of the economy and recreation of Chicago.
Christopher R. McCaffrey said Chicago's Maritime History.. Finally Chicago's maritime history has a book to explain it. Thoughtfully researched the book combines a magnificent display of rare photo's of Chicago's boating, life saving, lighthouses, yachting and lakefront transformations. A few special sections are: THE EASTLAND incident, the naval hi
have gathered these fascinating images, mainly from the collections of the Chicago Maritime Society. Browsing though the pages of this insightful new book, the reader is taken on an unforgettable journey through an essential but little-known aspect of the history of this all-American city. Karamanski and Deane Tank, Sr. . Theodore J
About the Author Theodore J. have gathered these fascinating images, mainly from the collections of the Chicago Maritime Society. . Browsing though the pages of this insightful new book, the reader is taken on an unforgettable journey through an essential but little-known aspect of the history of this all-American city. Karamanski and Deane Tank, Sr