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Fifth Annual Review of the Commerce, Manufactures, and the Public and Private
With A Full Statement Of Her System Of Railroads, And A General Synopsis Of The Business Of The City
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The author tracks the development of Chicago from a frontier town to a substantial metropolis in under fifty years, using over two hundred wood engravings created during that remarkable era. This insightful artistic and historical record takes readers on a journey through the social, e…conomic, and architectural changes that transformed a remote outpost into a thriving urban center of commerce and culture. The book offers a rare opportunity to experience the city's formative years through the eyes of the artists and writers of the time. It provides unique insights into the rapid urban expansion, economic growth, and rise to prominence of a city at the heart of the nation's westward expansion. Through fascinating accounts of civic improvements, new buildings, and local infrastructure, this book presents a vivid tableau of a burgeoning metropolis shaping its destiny on the shores of Lake Michigan. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Fourth Annual Report of the Commerce, Railroads, and Manufactures of Chicago
With A Full Statement Of Her System Of Railroads; And A General Synopsis Of The Business Of The City
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Throughout the 19th century, Chicago swiftly emerged as a global grain trading hub, handling bushels of grain in the years leading up to the Civil War. This narrative history offers a comprehensive overview of Chicago's grain and produce trade throughout the 1850s. It draws from a vari…ety of primary sources such as price lists, receipts, and shipping ledgers to provide insights into the economics and logistics of the bustling grain industry. Besides raw numbers, the author discusses the factors that contributed to Chicago's dominance in the Midwest, and examines its broader impact on national and global trade, ending with some reflections on its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
