North Shore Chicago: Houses of the Lakefront Suburbs, 1890-1940

Architect Cohen and historic preservationist Benjamin look at private residences that were built over a period of 50 years in Chicago's wealthy North Shore district, home to some of the region's greatest industrial and merchant families. The authors begin with an overview and history of the region, provide information on the Chicago architecture community of the time, and explain the criteria used in selecting the houses that appear in this volume. The book is organized into five sections that each cover a ten-year period, beginning with 1890 and ending with 1940, and is illustrated with floor plans and over 300 duotone photographs. Appendices include architects' biographies, and a photographic portfolio of houses. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR