St. Charles: Culture and Leisure in an All-American Town - Spirou, Costas
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From early farming and industrial roots, St. Charles has developed into a city with strong cultural and leisure offerings. Its natural attractions, strong philanthropic presence, and a community vision sprung from hard work and commitment earn this western Chicago suburb the designation of All-American town. Author Costas Spirou guides readers through the cityA[a¬a[s 19th-century population explosion and industrialization that provided the economic fuel for the growth of culture and promotion of natural resources. During the 1920s and 1930s, St. CharlesA[a¬a[location on the beautiful Fox…mehr

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From early farming and industrial roots, St. Charles has developed into a city with strong cultural and leisure offerings. Its natural attractions, strong philanthropic presence, and a community vision sprung from hard work and commitment earn this western Chicago suburb the designation of All-American town. Author Costas Spirou guides readers through the cityA[a¬a[s 19th-century population explosion and industrialization that provided the economic fuel for the growth of culture and promotion of natural resources. During the 1920s and 1930s, St. CharlesA[a¬a[location on the beautiful Fox River, advances in transportation, and significant construction projects such as the Hotel Baker and Arcada Theater further established the cityA[a¬a[s attraction to visitors.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Spirou currently serves as Professor of Social Science at National-Louis University and is a resident of St. Charles. He is also a member of the St. Charles Heritage Center, with whom he collaborated on this project.