Chicago's First Half Century, 1833-1883: The City As It Was Fifty Years Ago And As It Is Today (1883

Chicago's First Half Century, 1833-1883 is a book published in 1883 by The Inter Ocean Publishing Company that provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Chicago during its early years. The book is divided into two parts: the first half focuses on the city as it was fifty years ago, while the second half provides a detailed account of the city as it existed at the time of publication. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the history, development, and growth of Chicago. It includes information on the city's early settlers, its founding and incorporation, the growth of its economy and industry, and the development of its infrastructure, including its transportation systems and public buildings. In addition to providing a historical overview of the city, the book also includes detailed descriptions of its neighborhoods, landmarks, and notable residents. It features numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the city's past and present.Overall, Chicago's First Half Century, 1833-1883 provides a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of America's most iconic cities, and serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago.The Trade, Commerce, Manufactories, Railroads, Banks, Wholesale And Retail Houses, Theaters, Hotels, Churches, And School.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.