Historic Illinois
Historic Illinois
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The National Historic Landmarks series provides readers with a carefully researched, thoughtfully curated guide to each state or region's most significant historic sites. Organized by historic period, with full-color photos, this guide will appeal to historical enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and both local visitors and tourists alike.
About the Author
About the Author
Susan O'Connor Davis is an independent scholar and the author of Chicago's Historic Hyde Park (University of Chicago Press, 2013). She has long been enamored by architecture, interior design, and history. Originally a Chicago regional manager at Knoll International, Davis went on to write on the architecture and urban development of two historic communities on Chicago's south side. Her work was the recipient of the Jean S. Block Award in recognition of Excellence in Scholarship related to the history of Hyde Park. Davis's own home, designed by John Vinci, was the recipient of the American Institute of Architects' Distinguished Building Award. Davis has also served on the University of Chicago Women's Board and as a member of the board of the Smart Museum of Art. She currently works with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, specializing in historic properties. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
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