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Are you ready for a relaxing getaway? Show Me Shipshewana: a Guide to Indiana Amish Country invites you to step away from the frenzied pace of day-to-day life. You’re invited to relax. To eat (a lot). To enjoy connecting with your loved ones, with nature, and with yourself. Show Me Shipshewana is more than a travel book; it’s a companion that invites you to experience the third largest Amish community in the world and create memories that will last a lifetime. Here’s What’s Inside Introduction to Amish Country Who are the Amish, and why are there so many in Indiana? Learn the stories of the towns of LaGrange County, including why there’s one named Mongo and how to pronounce Wolcottville (it’s not what you think) Discover the proper etiquette when dining in an Amish home Find out why their peanut butter tastes so darn good How to navigate the Midwest’s largest flea market Tips for shopping in Amish country Go beyond the buggy: there’s more to see in Shipshewana The basics: weather, best time to visit, etc Answers to your FAQs about visiting Suggested driving tours And much more! There are even planning and journal pages, so you can easily plan your trip to Shipshewana, and then remember everything you experienced long after you return home. You’ll be amazed at how much Shipshewana offers.
Living Landmarks of Chicago by Theresa L. Goodrich Pdf
From the man shipped home in a rum barrel to the most dangerous woman in America, Chicago history comes to life in these tantalizing tales. Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of fifty Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions what they are today. Each chapter is a vignette that introduces the landmark and brings it to life, and the book is organized chronologically to illustrate the development of the city's distinct personality. These fifty landmarks weave an interconnected tale of Chicago between 1836 and 1932 (and beyond). History lines Chicago’s sidewalks. Stroll down LaSalle or Dearborn or State and you’ll see skyscrapers that have been there for a century or more. It’s easy to scurry by, to dismiss the building itself, but a hunt for placards turns up landmarks every few feet, it seems. Here’s a Chicago landmark; there’s a National Historic landmark. They’re everywhere. Ironically, these skyscrapers keep the city grounded; they illustrate a past where visionaries took fanciful, impossible ideas and made them reality. Buildings sinking? Raise them. River polluting the lake and its precious drinking water? Reverse it. Overpopulation and urban sprawl making it challenging to get to work? Build up. From the bare to the ornate, from exposed beams to ornamented facades, the city’s architecture is unrestrainedly various yet provides a cohesive, beautiful skyline that illustrates the creativity of necessity, and the necessity of creativity. After a sound-bite history of the city’s origins, you’ll meet the oldest house in Chicago—or is it? Kinda. Sorta. Depends on who you ask. That’s Chicago. Nothing’s simple, and nothing can be taken for granted. The reason the city has a gorgeous skyline and a vibrant culture and a notorious reputation for graft is because of those who built it, envisioned it, manipulated it. Add Living Landmarks of Chicago to your cart and see what made Chicago so very...Chicago.
Living Landmarks of Chicago by Theresa L. Goodrich Pdf
Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of Chicago landmarks. From the parlor used as a meat locker to the fight over the Field Museum, history comes to life in this collection of tantalizing tales and skyscraper stories. In this dive into history, Emmy-winning author Theresa L. Goodrich tells the stories of fifty landmarks in Chicago. Each chapter is a vignette that introduces the landmark and brings it to life, and the book is organized chronologically to illustrate the development of the city's distinct personality.
Part I. Hidden Landmarks: Central and West; The Cowpath in the Loop; Dillinger Wannabe; Walt Disney Birthplace; Hef 's Galewood Homestead; Carl Sandburg's First House; Sam Giancana Home; Continental Divide; The Palace on 12th Street; Anton J. Cermak Home; St. Paul Catholic Church; Marquette Monolith; Clarence Wagner's Bridge; The Balbo Column; Who Is Buried in Logan's Tomb?; Part II. Hidden Landmarks: North; Fairbank Row Houses; Cider House Story; Gloria Swanson's Many Chicago Homes; The Vice President from Evanston; The Leaning Tower of Niles; Hillary's Home; Bring 'Em Back Alive; Chicago's Oldest House?; Robinson Family Graves; The Ground 'L'; Chicago's Shortest Street; Red Emma's Hideout; The Nazi Saboteur on Fremont Street; The Tomb in the Park; Part III. Hidden Landmarks: South; Bet-a-Million; Joe Louis Home; The O'Leary Himself; The Senator and the Pineapple; Al Capone Home; Mahalia Jackson Home; Chicago's Oldest Public Monument; The Real "Christmas Story" House; The Enchanted Lake; Chicago's Smallest Cemetery; The Richest Black Man in America; Marxism on the Grand Boulevard; A Forgotten Home of Clarence Darrow; Daley Family Home; Part IV. Lost Landmarks; Ronald Reagan's Chicago Home; Edgewater Beach Hotel; The Original Old St. Mary's; Peter Hand Brewery; The Houses that Jimmy Built; The Wandering Monument; Henry W. Rincker House; The Gold Coast Caverns; Archer-35th Recreation; Western-Belmont Overpass; Part V. Drive-By Neighborhoods; Albany Park; Cicero; Englewood; Hegewisch; Mount Greenwood; Portage Park; Rogers Park; West Garfield Park.
A new cooking show. A stunning location. And murder is on the menu. Can she find out who did it or will the episode end in death? Travel writer Alex Paige is ready for a drama-free visit to Colorado Springs after her last adventure almost got her killed. Although she hates reality shows with a white-hot passion, she agreed to cover this one because her best friend's competing. The icing on the cake was that it wouldn't be one of those cut-throat drama fests. At least, that's what they promised. But then the show's playboy producer is literally stabbed in the back and Emily's the prime suspect. Can Alex find out who did it before her friend's goose is cooked? Join Alex, her delightful friend William, and meet feisty Emily in this new Alex Paige cozy travel mystery. Revenge in the Rockies is the second book in the adventures of Alex Paige. If you love engaging characters, dastardly villains, and a setting that'll have you booking your next adventure, you'll love Theresa L. Carter's travel mystery series. Buy Revenge in the Rockies for a fun escape! Here's what readers have to say about Peril on the Peninsula: I loved Peril on the Peninsula, and read it in one weekend. Perfect length, great attention to detail, and I could relate to the characters (everyone except the killer, of course). Thank you for the adventure, Theresa! ~Kerrie Kuiper I’m pretty stuck on mystery page-turners…but the pull of Michigan Great Lakes and a well-written story are bonus finds in this debut novel! Alex is the main character, but the rest of the lovable-not-always-nice cast keeps this unputddownable! Knowing there’ll be more to this series is always a plus! ~Joan S. Theresa's first foray into fiction is amazing! Especially for this Wisconsin girl! I love the back drop of our beautiful Door County! It's a gripping mystery with rich characters. I can't wait to follow Alex on all her adventures! ~Lori Helke
Blackmail. Betrayal. Murder. This is not the job Alex remembered. Although Alex Paige is anxious to get back in the field after a year off for cancer treatment, she's afraid she's forgotten how to be a travel writer. A visit to an idyllic resort seems like an easy way to get her feet wet. Lucky for her, she's put at ease when she meets a fellow survivor. But that comfort is destroyed when Alex discovers a greedy developer she’d put in jail during her journalism years is buying the resort. Alex knows if he’s involved, something must be fishy. She’s quickly proven right when his plans are revealed. But the real threat comes when the evil felon’s partner is murdered. With the help of her irrepressible friend William and a lantern-jawed boat captain, Alex is determined to save the resort and marina. Can she expose the real killer before she becomes the next victim? Peril on the Peninsula is the first book in the Alex Paige Travel Mysteries Series. If you love engaging characters, dastardly villains, and armchair travel, you'll love Theresa L. Carter's debut novel. Read Peril on the Peninsula for a fun escape today!
The Encyclopedia of Chicago by James R. Grossman,Ann Durkin Keating,Janice L. Reiff,Newberry Library,Chicago Historical Society Pdf
A comprehensive historical reference on metropolitan Chicago encompasses more than 1,400 entries on such topics as neighborhoods, ethnic groups, cultural institutions, and business history, and furnishes interpretive essays on the literary images of Chicago, the built environment, and the city's sports culture.
Alex Paige Mysteries Books 1-4 by Theresa L. Carter Pdf
Get four “unputdownable” mysteries featuring travel writer Alex Paige. With engaging characters, stunning locations, and plenty of twists and turns, Peril on the Peninsula, Revenge in the Rockies, Betrayed at the Beach, and Ruin on the River are must-reads for fans of cozy mysteries and travel writing alike. Please note that paperback books do not come in a box. Peril on the Peninsula An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 1 Although Alex Paige is eager to get back in the field after a year off for cancer treatment, she’s afraid she’s forgotten how to be a travel writer. A visit to an idyllic resort seems like an easy way to get her feet wet. Lucky for her, she’s put at ease when she meets a fellow survivor. But that comfort is destroyed when Alex discovers a greedy developer she’d put in jail during her journalism years is buying the resort. Alex knows if he’s involved, something must be fishy. She’s quickly proven right when his plans are revealed. But the real threat comes when the evil felon’s partner is murdered. With the help of her irrepressible friend William and a lantern-jawed boat captain, Alex is determined to save the resort and marina. Can she expose the real killer before she becomes the next victim? Peril on the Peninsula is the first book in the Alex Paige Cozy Travel Mysteries Series. If you love engaging characters, dastardly villains, and a setting that’ll have you booking your next adventure, you’ll love Theresa L. Carter’s debut novel. Buy Peril on the Peninsula for a fun escape! Here’s what readers have to say about Peril on the Peninsula: I loved Peril on the Peninsula, and read it in one weekend. Perfect length, great attention to detail, and I could relate to the characters (everyone except the killer, of course). Thank you for the adventure, Theresa! ~Kerrie Kuiper I’m pretty stuck on mystery page-turners…but the pull of Michigan Great Lakes and a well-written story are bonus finds in this debut novel! Alex is the main character, but the rest of the lovable-not-always-nice cast keeps this unputddownable! Knowing there’ll be more to this series is always a plus! ~Joan S. Theresa’s first foray into fiction is amazing! Especially for this Wisconsin girl! I love the back drop of our beautiful Door County! It’s a gripping mystery with rich characters. I can’t wait to follow Alex on all her adventures! ~Lori Helke Revenge in the Rockies An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 2 Travel writer Alex Paige is ready for an easy visit to Colorado Springs after her last adventure almost got her killed. Although she hates reality shows with a white-hot passion, she agreed to cover this one because her best friend’s competing. The icing on the cake was that it wouldn’t be one of those cut-throat drama fests. At least, that’s what they promised. But then the show’s playboy producer is literally stabbed in the back and Emily’s the prime suspect. Can Alex find out who did it before her friend’s goose is cooked? Join Alex, her delightful friend William, and meet feisty Emily in this new Alex Paige cozy travel mystery. Revenge in the Rockies is the second book in the adventures of Alex Paige. If you love engaging characters, dastardly villains, and a setting that’ll have you booking your next adventure, you’ll love Theresa L. Carter’s travel mystery series. Rave reviews for Revenge in the Rockies: Revenge is a joy to read. Descriptions of the area, and of daily life of a cancer survivor, are written as only one who has been there could. Read this 5-star story before the next Alex Paige mystery comes out. ~Carol P Carter has a great talent for crafting a novel with endearing characters, an interesting plot that keeps you guessing, and a conclusion that all makes sense in the end. ~Debbie This second book in the Alex Paige mystery series was just as engaging as the first one. Theresa has a way with her writing that captures your attention and gets you immersed in the story. From the very beginning, I knew I would read this in one setting again. I couldn’t put it down and had to unravel the mystery from start to finish. I look forward to many more in this series! ~Shelly H. Betrayed at the Beach An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 3 Treasure. Treachery. Murder. This is not the adventure Alex expected. After months of solid work, travel writer Alex Paige is ready for some fun in the sun. She lands in Gulf Shores, Alabama, to celebrate her friend’s new beach-front restaurant and dig into the area’s past. It’ll be a week of exploration and research followed by some well-earned rest. At least, that’s the plan. It starts out well enough, with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and an invitation to preview a priceless artifact at the local archaeology museum. Unfortunately, she’s not there 24 hours when a man is murdered and her friend’s sister Cassidy is the primary suspect. Alex and her sidekick William (don’t tell him we called him that) try to prove Cassidy’s innocence and catch the real killer before anyone else–including Alex herself–is murdered. Join her as she uncovers dark secrets and buried treasure in this thrilling cozy mystery set along the Gulf of Mexico. Ruin on the River An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 4 Hops. Heartbreak. Homicide. When a festival turns fatal, can Alex catch the killer, or will this be her last call? It’s summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the perfect backdrop for a craft beer festival. A charity event like this is right up Alex’s alley and she road trips to Asheville with her best friend Emily, who’s got more than beer on her brain. They’re joined by her other best friend William and his boyfriend to enjoy some suds in the sun and support a great cause. All is frothy and fun until the south’s biggest brewery tycoon is found belly up, and fingers point at the festival’s organizer, who also happens to be Alex’s friend. Can she figure out who blew the keg, or will Alex be the next one tapped out? Join her as she exposes dark ambitions and bitter rivalries in this thrilling cozy mystery set in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
"An achingly rendered exploration of queer desire, grief, and the inexorable scars of the past." —Katy Rose Pool, author of There Will Come A Darkness Death lurks around every corner in this unforgettable Jewish historical fantasy about a city, a boy, and the shadows of the past that bind them both together. Chicago, 1893. For Alter Rosen, this is the land of opportunity, and he dreams of the day he’ll have enough money to bring his mother and sisters to America, freeing them from the oppression they face in his native Romania. But when Alter’s best friend, Yakov, becomes the latest victim in a long line of murdered Jewish boys, his dream begins to slip away. While the rest of the city is busy celebrating the World’s Fair, Alter is now living a nightmare: possessed by Yakov’s dybbuk, he is plunged into a world of corruption and deceit, and thrown back into the arms of a dangerous boy from his past. A boy who means more to Alter than anyone knows. Now, with only days to spare until the dybbuk takes over Alter’s body completely, the two boys must race to track down the killer—before the killer claims them next. "Chillingly sinister, warmly familiar, and breathtakingly transportive, The City Beautiful is the haunting, queer Jewish historical thriller of my darkest dreams."—Dahlia Adler, creator of LGBTQreads and editor of That Way Madness Lies A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens 2021
The Chicago School of Architecture by Rolf Achilles Pdf
The birth of the skyscraper in Chicago in the mid-1880s introduced a new direction for city architecture: upwards. But how-and why- was it that Chicago set the standard for high-rise buildings, not only across the USA but all over the world? Rolf Achilles here introduces the style of the First Chicago School from 1880 to 1910, explaining the innovative use of iron frames for strength, height and openness, and the ubiquity of gridded window arrangements. With reference to such famous architects as William Le Baron Jenny and Frank Lloyd Wright, and colorful pictures of, among many others, the Reliance, Brooks and Marquette buildings, this book is a fascinating exploration of the structures that helped to give Chicago its identity, and the world a new way of building.