Description
The first of a two-volume guide to these remarkable Chicago homes, The Chicago Greystone in North Lawndale presents the history of the greystone as a kind of residential building, provides a history of the neighborhood and the initiative, and reflects at the unique character of North Lawndale. Accompanied by captivating photographs of the greystones and profiles of local residents, The Chicago Greystone in North Lawndale offers comprehensive information on greystone structures and geography, in addition to information on North Lawndale’s urban development and cultural heritage. A should for somebody interested on this exciting facet of Chicago architecture, or how one Chicago neighborhood reclaimed its pride of place, this volume is an engaging introduction to the Chicago greystone and considered one of its most notable communities.