"A guide to the geology of Chicago's natural setting and built landscape, with descriptions of geologically derived building materials of 201 Windy City architectural sites. The book provides in-depth discussions of the origins and significance of many rock types, brick and terra cotta varieties, and ornamental metal and glass products"--
"A guide to the geology of Chicago's natural setting and built landscape, with descriptions of geologically derived building materials of 201 Windy City architectural sites. The book provides in-depth discussions of the origins and significance of many rock types, brick and terra cotta varieties, and ornamental metal and glass products"--
Raymond Wiggers is a geologist, science writer, and retired college Earth and life sciences instructor. He is the author of Geology Underfoot in Illinois and three other books.
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Introduction Part I: Fundamentals 1. Notes on the Book's Format, and Tips for Exploring Chicago's Geology 2. Chicago's Geologic Setting and History 3. The Geology of Building Materials 4. Foundations: Engineering in a Birthplace (And Worst Place) For Skyscrapers Part II: Exploring Chicago's Neighborhoods 5. The Loop: Northeastern Quadrant 6. The Loop: Southeastern Quadrant 7. The Loop: Southwestern Quadrant 8. The Loop: Northwestern Quadrant 9. Near West Side, Garfield Park, & Humboldt Park 10. South Loop, Museum Campus, Prairie Avenue, Douglas, & Bronzeville 11. McKinley Park, Back of the Yards, Kenwood, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, & Englewood 12. Auburn Gresham, South Shore, South Chicago, & Pullman 13. The Magnificent Mile & Streeterville 14. River North 15. The Gold Coast & Old Town 16. Logan Square, Lincoln Park, & Lake View 17. Uptown & Ravenswood 18. Edgewater, Rogers Park, & Sauganash
Introduction Part I: Fundamentals 1. Notes on the Book's Format, and Tips for Exploring Chicago's Geology 2. Chicago's Geologic Setting and History 3. The Geology of Building Materials 4. Foundations: Engineering in a Birthplace (And Worst Place) For Skyscrapers Part II: Exploring Chicago's Neighborhoods 5. The Loop: Northeastern Quadrant 6. The Loop: Southeastern Quadrant 7. The Loop: Southwestern Quadrant 8. The Loop: Northwestern Quadrant 9. Near West Side, Garfield Park, & Humboldt Park 10. South Loop, Museum Campus, Prairie Avenue, Douglas, & Bronzeville 11. McKinley Park, Back of the Yards, Kenwood, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, & Englewood 12. Auburn Gresham, South Shore, South Chicago, & Pullman 13. The Magnificent Mile & Streeterville 14. River North 15. The Gold Coast & Old Town 16. Logan Square, Lincoln Park, & Lake View 17. Uptown & Ravenswood 18. Edgewater, Rogers Park, & Sauganash
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