ILL., CHICAGO Sheet 1 ~Catalog 61~ All done by a portait

All done by a portait of Cluver

both for the cover and map

Condition is good with some foxing and a few fold repairs and a restored right margin

Accompanying Chicago and the Great Conflagration

the work of Ruth Taylor White is whimsical

ILL., CHICAGO Sheet 1 ~Catalog 61~ All done by a portaitChicago, Illinois. The twenties were a time that was defining for many cities, as growth and new industry had began to take root set a new character. This set of maps by Nirenstein took a serious and detailed look at the cores of major towns across the continent, and captured an interesting glimpse of pre depression cities. Showing block by block the building footprints, as well as the business or entities present gives a fascinating historical view.