A View from the River: The Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise (Pomegranate Catalog)

Language: English

Published by Pomegranate, 2000

0764913336 / 9780764913334

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95 pages. There is no better way to see downtown Chicago---a dazzling canyon of glass, metal, masonry, and marble---than by taking the Chicago Architecture Foundation' s River Cruise.The Chicago River affords one of the best vantage points f rom which to enjoy this city's remarkable buildings and historic sites. The Foun dation's open-air boats provide comfort and an unobstructed view, while its exce ptionally knowledgeable and witty docents enrich the tour with commentary on Chi cago's history and development, insights on how its world-class buildings came t o be constructed, and stories of the visionaries who designed them. To round out this mix of visual euphoria and intellectual edification, there's a brief and f ascinating overview of Chicago's dominant stylistic influences: the Chicago Scho ol, Art Deco, the International Style, and Postmodernism. The tour is a great wa y for visitors to learn about the city---and a source of fresh perspectives for those who live there.Forty-three stunning Hedrich Blessing photographs co nvey the splendor and diversity of downtown Chicago's building---all featured at tractions of the Foundation's cruise. The text, by longtime Chicago Tribune cont ributor Jay Pridmore, tells the story of Chicago's early history and reviews the significance of the Chicago River in the development of one of the most beautif ul cities in the world.96 pages. 48 full-color photographs including a ma p of the Chicago River area. Includes indexes of architects and buildings. Paper bound book, with flaps. Size: 8 x 10.

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Title
A View from the River: The Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise (Pomegranate Catalog)
Author
Jay Pridmore,Hedrich Blessing,Chicago Architecture Foundation
Publisher
Pomegranate
Publication year
2000
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0764913336
ISBN 13
9780764913334
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19.05cm x 0.64cm x 24.13cm
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