Swedish Chicago

by Paul Michael Peterson

Book Overview

At the turn of the 20th century, Chicago was home to the largest Swedish population of any city in the world outside of Stockholm. In the 1920s, Sweden experienced an economic depression and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1531617808
• ISBN13: 9781531617806
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A Visual Scandinavian Banquet for the Senses!

I've long admired Arcadia's "Images of America" series. Despite that the entire book is printed in black and white and there are no color photos, this 128-page coffee table book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history and ephemera associated with Swedish immigration to Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century. Peterson's photographs and images are stunningly crisp and his prose sings as he introduces the chapter openers and informs the reader with the detailed photo captions. The book is not cumulative in the history it presents, but with 128 pages, you get more than your money's worth in this ethnic gem.