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A View from the River: The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s River Cruise (Pomegranate Catalog)

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There’s no better way to see downtown Chicago—a dazzling canyon of glass, metal, masonry, and marble—than by taking the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s River Cruise.

The Chicago River affords one of the vital best vantage points from which to enjoy this city’s remarkable buildings and historic sites. The Foundation’s open-air boats provide comfort and an unobstructed view, whilst its exceptionally knowledgeable and witty docents enrich the tour with observation on Chicago’s history and development, insights on how its world-class buildings came to be constructed, and stories of the visionaries who designed them. To round out this mix of visual euphoria and intellectual edification, there is a brief and fascinating overview of Chicago’s dominant stylistic influences: the Chicago School, Art Deco, the International Style, and Postmodernism. The tour is an effective way for visitors to be informed about the city—and a source of fresh perspectives for individuals who live there.

Forty-three stunning Hedrich Blessing photographs convey the splendor and diversity of downtown Chicago’s building—all featured attractions of the Foundation’s cruise. The text, by longtime Chicago Tribune contributor Jay Pridmore, tells the story of Chicago’s early history and reviews the significance of the Chicago River in the development of probably the most beautiful cities on this planet.

96 pages. 48 full-color photographs including a map of the Chicago River area. Includes indexes of architects and buildings. Paperbound book, with flaps. Size: 8 x 10.”

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