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Early Chicago Hotels (IL) (Postcard History Series)
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by William R. Host and Brooke Ahne Portmann
Sales Rank: 216939
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Discount: 22 %
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 128 pages
Published by: Arcadia Publishing June 7, 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0738540412
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0738540412
Book Dimensions:
9 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
Weighs: 9.6 ounces
Book Description
From their rise in the early 19th century, Chicago’s hotels were bustling centers of city life. The Great Fire in October 1871 destroyed all of that. But it also gave the city an opportunity to begin again with a fresh palette of architectural ideas. By the World’s Columbian Exposition
of 1893, Chicago had built over 1,400 hotels and lodging houses, establishing it as the nation’s prime destination for business, conventions, and tourism. Early Chicago Hotels presents more than 200 postcards, inviting the reader to tour the stunning exterior and dazzling interior designs of Chicago’s architects. The city’s fi rst-class hotels, resorts, and lesser-known second-class hotels—many of which are long gone—are featured. These early hotels set the stage for the great palace hotels of the 1920s.
About The Author
William R. Host and Brooke Ahne Portmann are assistant professors in University College, Roosevelt University, Host in hospitality and tourism management and Portmann in the humanities. A 30-year resident of Hyde Park, site of the 1893 exposition, Host lives among some of the hotels explored here. Portmann’s appreciation for hotel hospitality was kindled in her youth while staying with her parents at Chicago’s boutique hotels.
Reader Reviews
This book is a great source of info on the old hotels in Chicago. Many wonderful pictures of the grand old places. Very nice lay out of pictures and an easy read.
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