Chicago Architecture and Design

by Jay Pridmore and George A. Larson

Book Overview

As a result of the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago became a major creative centre of American architecture. Talented architects flocked to the city in the fire's aftermath, and made use of new technology,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810931923
• ISBN13: 9780810931923
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.3" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Excellent for out-of-state student.

My nephew loved it. He grew up in Milwaukee, went to school and lives in California. He comes to Chicago about every other year.

elegant and informative

This book provides an excellent introduction to Chicago's numerous schools of architecture over the years. It also provides a photographic tour of the city's important buildings, from the late 1800s to the present day. The photography is great! Highly recommended for fans of Chicago or architecture buffs in general.

Chicago Architecture and Design review

I thought this book was very interesting it has great pictures of the buildings in Chicago. It has alot of information about the beginning of when Architects wanted to build something modern but unqiue at the same time. Get inspired by the great exterior and interior of these amazing buildings.

Fine Book on Chicago Architecture

This book described many of the significant architects in Chicago history. I found it to be informative and very readable. It is the best book I have found which summarizes Chicago Architecture. The color photograghs are excellent

A treat to read from cover to cover

Lasron and Pridmore have put together a wonderful slice of Chicago history through its architecture. An excellent introduction to architecture in Chicago, I would reccomend it to anyone with even a casual interest in the subject. The focus of the book has great historical depth.