AIA Guide to Chicago 4/e
AIA Guide to Chicago 4/e
ISBN: 9780252086731
Chicago's architecture attracts visitors from around the globe. The fourth edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago is the best portable resource for exploring this most breathtaking and dynamic of cityscapes. The editors offer entries on new destinations like the Riverwalk, the St. Regis Chicago, and The 606 as well as updated descriptions of Willis Tower and other refreshed landmarks. Thirty-four maps and over 500 photos make it easy to find each of the almost 2000 featured sites. A special insert, new to this edition, showcases the variety of Chicago architecture with over 80 full-color images arranged chronologically. A comprehensive index organizes entries by name and architect. Sumptuously detailed and user friendly, the AIA Guide to Chicago encourages travelers and residents alike to explore the many diverse neighborhoods of one of the world's great architectural destinations.
By American Institute of Architects Chicago, Edited by Alice Sinkevitch, Laurie McGovern Petersen
Imprint: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 688
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Laurie McGovern Petersen is a writer for Chicago Architect magazine. Alice Sinkevitch is former executive director of the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects.