Grand Panoramic View of the Heart of Chicago
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A breathtaking panoramic view of Chicago published for the 1893 World’s Fair.
Description
This fantastic snapshot of Chicago’s business district was captured by George W. Melville to accompany his publication “Gems of Wonderful Chicago and the World’s Fair.” The view of the city is from the top of Melville’s publishing headquarters in the 16 story Monadnock Building – one of the tallest load-bearing brick buildings in the world and recently constructed in 1891.
It shows a complete 360-degree panorama of the city and includes landmarks like the Board of Trade, Palmer House hotel, the Art Institute (labeled New Art Palace) and the Rookery. Bustling streets, Lake Michigan crowded with ships of all kinds and belching smokestacks filling the horizon reflect the spirit of industry and animation that Chicagoans were so proud to display at that year’s Columbian Exposition.
The accompanying 87-page book is bound in blue cloth and contains numerous photographs of structures at the fair and detailed descriptions of the various exhibitors. At the back of the volume is a 12″ x 12″ map of the grounds, drawn by chief draughtsman H. Heinze. Apparently, this plan was produced in haste, as it exhibits a number of errors in spelling and numbering.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1893
Author: George W. Melville
Sheet Width (in): 58.00
Sheet Height (in): 9.00
Condition: A+
Condition Description: The second edition of Melville's book is in near fine condition. The folding panorama is in excellent condition and exhibits only creasing along fold lines and minor soiling in the margins. Gems of Chicago is bound in original purple cloth boards. Spine is loose, but overall the publication remains strong and in good shape.
Original price was: $1,250.00.$1,000.00Current price is: $1,000.00.