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The book explores the evolution of a public park in Chicago from its inception in the 1830s to its status as a significant landscape today. It details the complex transformation involving numerous plans, efforts, legal disputes, and compromises. By examining the park's physical landscape and monuments, readers can uncover insights into the cultural history and values of the Chicago community, showcasing the deep connection between public spaces and societal identity.
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Grant Park: The Evolution of Chicago's Front Yard, Dennis H. Cremin
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Grant Park: The Evolution of Chicago's Front Yard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dennis H. Cremin
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9780809339105
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of a public park in Chicago from its inception in the 1830s to its status as a significant landscape today. It details the complex transformation involving numerous plans, efforts, legal disputes, and compromises. By examining the park's physical landscape and monuments, readers can uncover insights into the cultural history and values of the Chicago community, showcasing the deep connection between public spaces and societal identity.