Name: Chicago's Loop
Brand: Janice A. Knox
SKU: 9780738519685
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Chicago's Loop

9780738519685

$24.99

From 19th century trading post to one of the world’s great financial, business, and entertainment districts, experience the growth and changes of the Windy City.

Chicago's famed Loopis said to have gotten its name from the route of a cable car that looped the central business district in 1882. Since then, much has changed.

This book captures the evolving urban landscape of the Chicago Loop, with a collection of over 100 vintage images, each coupled with its contemporary counterpart. Few cities are as renowned for their architecture as is Chicago. The impressive skyscrapers in and around the Loopgive Chicago a skyline second to none. And with more than three dozen historic landmarks, the Loopis home to many of the city's most recognized structures.

Authors Janice A. Knox and Heather Olivia Belcher are both native Chicagoans and collectors of Chicago memorabilia. Together they have created a book that shows us the Chicago we know and love today, along with a clear echo of the city's rich, ever-changing landscape.

Cover image for Chicago's Loop, isbn: 9780738519685

Cedar Rapids:

9780738539652

$24.99

The City of Five Seasons, formerly known as the Parlor City, is shown in this book as it developed from a small but thriving community into the metropolis that it is today. The railroads, roads, and waterways leading into and out of Cedar Rapids allowed the city to grow and prosper. The pioneers and early leaders, with great vision and foresight, planned and developed the area, including its wide downtown streets that allowed for easy access into the city. Photographs taken in the past are compared with photographs taken today from the same location, allowing us to see what and where changes have been made.

Book cover Cedar Rapids Downtown and Beyond featuring a historic downtown street photograph.

McHenry

9780738582993

$24.99

For 175 years, the city of McHenry has grown and prospered on the banks of the Fox River. These years have been a time of change that has taken McHenry from a log cabin along the Fox River to becoming the first county seat of McHenry County, a farming community, a water recreation destination, a shopping area, and a manufacturing center. Travel with author Sandra Landen Machaj through McHenry's past to its present.

Book cover titled McHenry with a two panel image of a modern blue bridge and a historic river scene

Cedar Rapids

9780738531977

$24.99

Once called the Parlor City and now called the City of Five Seasons, Cedar Rapids has expanded and flourished since hundreds of passenger and freight trains first rolled through town in the early 1900s. With thoughtful and sensible planning, including the development of wide streets which allowed the city to grow, business pioneers became successful. Cedar Rapids became a regional hub that featured railroads, highways, and waterways. This book documents Cedar Rapids' growth by pairing old and new photographs to provide a striking comparative perspective. Cedar Rapids: Then & Now reveals how the city advanced from a humble settlement into a thriving metropolitan community.

Cedar Rapids book cover featuring a green header and a sepia town scene by the railroad.

Kokomo

9780738532844

$24.99

As we move out of the past and into the present, our landscape is forever altered by the passing of time. The face of Kokomo, The City of Firsts, has changed over the years. Once an image of small-town Americana, Kokomo has grown-expanding its industrial reach, enticing new residents, and continuing to be the first in a number of fields.

Kokomo, Indiana: Then and Now takes the reader back to a simpler time in Kokomo history. Using historic images paired with contemporary photos, authors Thomas D. and Barbara Hamilton have created a charming view of the area's history and evolution.

Cover image for Kokomo, isbn: 9780738532844

Grosse Pointe

9780738550794

$24.99

Grosse Pointe is one of the oldest communities in the Midwest, dating back to the mid-1600s. Its history tells a classic American story of the
transformation of Native American hunting grounds to the fertile farms of European settlers to an affluent suburb that grew with fortunes of industrialism in the 20th century.

Cover image for Grosse Pointe, isbn: 9780738550794

Fort Atkinson

9780738582740

$24.99

Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County is rich with Native American history. Over time, it served as a strategic location for agriculture, trade, business, tourism, and military strategy, which all combine to tell a fascinating story about early life in Wisconsin. Comparing the town's past to its present is a testament to its founders and their vision, strength, accomplishments, commitment, and sense of community, which are still realized today. The Fort Atkinson Historical Society and the 2010-2011 Project LEAD Team partnered to create this collection.

Then and Now collage of Fort Atkinson Main Street showing a modern day street view above a vintage storefront scene

Hastings

9780738561219

$24.99

Hastings was founded in 1872 on the open prairie at the intersection of two railroads. It grew to become the "Queen City of the Plains," cigar-making capital of Nebraska, birthplace of Kool-Aid, and the site of the largest inland naval ammunition depot in America during World War II.

Then & Now Hastings book cover featuring a split view of a modern street and a historic Hastings Ave building.

Evansville

9780738584003

$24.99

Evansville, settled in 1839, developed as an important agricultural trade center. Log cabins, farms, and small industries were built, and the population grew from less than 10 families in the beginning to nearly 5,000 people in 2009. Then and Now: Evansville is a unique look at how the community has changed from the 1900s to today.

Evansville cover featuring a row of colorful storefronts on a small town street with parked cars

Hancock County

9780738518510

$24.99

The changing face of Hancock County is captured here with a fascinating collection of over 90 vintage images, each paired with their modern equivalent. This display allows us a glimpse into the past and an opportunity to recognize the often radical changes that have occurred. Hancock County Then & Now captures the essence of Hancock County's evolution. From the opening of the National Road that allowed visitors from near and far to help shape the face of the community, to its industrial boom in 1887 with the discovery of natural gas in the area, Hancock County has certainly kept pace with the changes over the years.

Cover image for Hancock County, isbn: 9780738518510

Grand Haven

9780738577067

$24.99

As fur trading in Michigan came to an end, pioneers migrated to Grand Haven for lumber. By the time the last acre of trees was harvested, Grand Haven had shifted from dependence on lumber to manufacturing and tourism. These images illustrate the foundations upon which the community was built and changes wrought through the years.

Cover for Grand Haven book showing a modern downtown street overlaid with a sepia historical image

St. Louis

9780738539553

$24.99

As we approach the 241st anniversary of the settlement on the banks of the mighty Mississippi that came to be the metropolis of St. Louis, it is appropriate to look back at this great city. We have precious few physical reminders of the days of Laclede and Chouteau. It wasn't until the mid–19th century that we regularly recorded via photographs the development (and destruction) of the sights that make St. Louis unique. It is through these images that we have the marvelous capability to look back and view our city through the eyes of our predecessors: To see the things that were here decades ago and still look the same; to see things that no longer exist, and to see what we have replaced them with; to see what we have preserved, and what we have discarded; and to see the present via the images of the past. There is no way to encompass all the changes that this city has seen in one book. The views in this book will give the reader a representative selection of the more recognizable sights in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The intent is to include most of the major places and things that everyone identifies with St. Louis. But also included are more obscure photos that show scenes with which many of our ancestors would also identify. There will always be progress, but that which is lost is worth remembering. So sit back, relax, and take a stroll down the streets of St. Louis as our ancestors knew them.

Cover image for St. Louis, isbn: 9780738539553

Carrollton

9780738577852

$24.99

Having first been called Centreville in the early 1800s, when the new county of Carroll was formed in 1833, it was decided to change the name to Carrollton. Just as the name has changed, so have many of the sites.

Carrollton Then & Now book cover with a storefront image and Ben Franklin signs, Carrollton across the bottom.

Labette County

9780738582924

$24.99

Labette County, located in the Neosho River Valley of southeast Kansas, is home to eight cities, each rich in history. The story of Labette County is the story of French fur traders, Indian treaties, Civil War veterans, homesteaders, and railroad magnates--the people and events that transformed a prairie wilderness and shaped the county's future. Mike Brotherton and Dave Mattox are board members of the Parsons Historical Society Museum and authors of Images of America: Parsons.

Labette County book cover featuring a red brick church above a sepia crowd scene by Mike Brotherton and David Mattox

Des Moines

9780738591834

$24.99

Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 cities in America to raise a family and own a business, Des Moines began as a frontier fort and pioneer village. It soon became a center for government, commerce, finance, and insurance. The community has gone through many transformations over the years but still retains the character and quality that makes it an example to the nation.

Des Moines Then and Now cover showing a wide street view toward a domed capitol building.

Indianapolis

9780738523446

$24.99

Inaugurated as the state capital in 1825, Indianapolis was patterned after the nation's capital and laid out on a mile-square grid with Monument Circle at its center. As the city grew and experienced the tumult of the Civil War, legislators decided to erect a monument to the war's fallen servicemen. In 1902, one of the world's most outstanding memorials was completed-the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Surrounding Monument Circle, The Circle City gets its nickname from the prominence and historical significance of the central city structure. Throughout the years, Indianapolis has maintained its commitment to honoring the achievements of Hoosiers. This dedication to Indiana has given the capital its own rich history, told not only through monuments and memorials, but also through the architecture, parks, businesses, and people that make up the heart of Indianapolis. This new book documents the heroes and history of the city, using an impressive collection of vintage photographs from the late 1800s through the early 1900s juxtaposed against present-day images.

Cover image for Indianapolis, isbn: 9780738523446

Battle Creek

9780738539768

$24.99

In 1825, the opening of the Erie Canal triggered a migration of pioneer families from America's East Coast to the Michigan territory. By 1836, entrepreneurs had dug a mill race and platted a village that would eventually become Battle Creek. The town was first known as a farm implement center for the Midwest, then became the Health City (for its connection to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Dr. J. H. Kellogg's Battle Creek Sanitarium), and eventually became known as the Cereal City, because it was the birthplace of ready-to-eat breakfast foods. By pairing archival and modern photographs, this book documents how Battle Creek advanced from a small settlement to a thriving community. This comparative perspective reveals many changes and advancements in Battle Creek's physical and cultural landscape.

Cover image for Battle Creek, isbn: 9780738539768

St. Charles

9780738583525

$24.99

Since the settling of St. Charles as Les Petites Cotes (the little hills) by Louis Blanchette in 1769, the riverfront area has been important to the commercial and social growth of the city. Today it is a vibrant example of historic preservation. Yet, in the 1960s, the area was endangered as the once-lovely buildings deteriorated. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated citizens prompted by the restoration of the first state capitol property, the area underwent a revitalization and rebirth. The Main Street Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in June 1970.

Cover image for St. Charles, isbn: 9780738583525

Westerville

9781467127639

$24.99

Once known as the "Dry Capital of the World," with all sales of alcohol prohibited within the village limits, Westerville's formal incorporation came in 1858 with a population under 700 residents. Though modernization has affected the city, now with a population over 37,000, Westerville still maintains its small-town atmosphere and historic appearance.

Westerville cover showing a busy downtown street with Then & Now branding.

South Oakland County

9780738583112

$24.99

Chartered 18 years before Michigan's admission to the Union, Oakland County developed as a microcosm of the state: diverse, entrepreneurial, and prosperous. The unbridled success of the automotive industry in neighboring Detroit quickly spread north where well-to-do industry leaders located. This vibrant community produced a quality of life rivaled by few other places. This book displays pivotal "Then and Now" scenes depicting the history of Oakland County, many with national impact.

South Oakland County cover with a split modern and vintage Main Street scene and Then & Now banner

Quincy, Illinois

9780738507835

$24.99

When John Wood built his first log cabin in 1822 at what is now Front and Delaware Streets, he began a settlement that would become Quincy, Illinois.

To the east was a high bluff, and to the west, the Mississippi River. As the town grew, it moved eastward onto the bluff. In Qunicy's early days, the settlers depended on the Mississippi River for their livelihood. Today's residents still depend upon the Mississippi, but now more for transportation and for pleasure. It is difficult today to imagine what the area looked like in those early years. As with many American towns, Quincy has experienced change through the years, dramatic and subtle, both captured here in the unforgettable images of Then & Now: Quincy, Illinois.

Then and Now Quincy Illinois book cover featuring a vintage brick storefront and an old car along a brick street

Macoupin County on Route 66

9780738550770

$24.99

Each community in Macoupin County has its own flavorful history. Historic Route 66 passes through many towns in the county. Some communities are
located on a major Native American trail. The courthouse in Carlinville was once the largest outside New York. Early labor organizer Mary Harris "Mother" Jones is buried in Mount Olive.

Book cover collage for Macoupin County on Route 66 with cyclists on a street and a vintage downtown scene.

Fort Sheridan

9780738551913

$24.99

Fort Sheridan is a national historic treasure nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. It was established as an army base in 1887 and decommissioned in 1993, giving way to its rebirth as a township and forest preserve. Laura Tucker, a six-year resident, avid photographer, and Fort Sheridan enthusiast, has researched and compiled a collection of photographs and facts that highlight the ever-changing uses of the structures and the chameleon-like personality of the fort.

Then & Now Fort Sheridan book cover showing a tall tower and a tree with a historic fort scene

Mansfield

9780738583587

$24.99

Mansfield began in 1808 when its public square was carved out of a wilderness inhabited only by Wyandots, wild animals, and an itinerant nurseryman named Johnny Appleseed. Throughout the 200 years since then, the character and appearance of the city has transformed many times as new generations remade it into their home. Driving around Mansfield today, there is enough remaining of historical times to compare with old photographs in order to make the past come alive.

Cover image for Mansfield, isbn: 9780738583587

Saginaw

9780738561196

$24.99

Saginaw is the hub of mid-Michigan and had its beginnings in the 1820s with the establishment of Fort Saginaw near present-day Court and Hamilton Streets. Owing to the lumber industry, two separate cities developed along the banks of the Saginaw River: the west side city of Saginaw and East Saginaw. Intense rivalry resulted in rapid population growth and many civic improvements for both. Consolidation of the Saginaws occurred in 1890, and continued prosperity followed the ebb and flow of the lumber and automotive industries.

Saginaw book cover with Then & Now banner showing modern white houses above a vintage street scene

Downtown Lake Forest

9780738560434

$24.99

See how Lake Forest's downtown and Central Business District have been the heart of the community for over 150 years.

Lake Forest is a picturesque city built on the shores of Lake Michigan and has been home to Chicago's capitalist families, who developed estates around beautiful Lake Forest College. For over 150 years, the Lake Forest Central Business District has been the heart of the community. Now, you can see for yourself why that is thanks to never-before published photographs from personal collections, the estate of Griffith, Grant and Lackie, the City of Lake Forest and others.

Downtown Lake Forest then and now book cover with a modern street scene and a historic black and white photo beneath

Otsego

9780738561615

$24.99

Otsego has a rich and storied past as one of the earliest settlements in southwest Michigan. Founded in 1831, its character has been shaped by a history filled with agriculture, tourism, fascinating people, and remarkable commerce--particularly the manufacturing of paper. Otsego has seen the rise and fall and recent rebirth of the local papermaking industry, and it is now poised to progress through the 21st century with a renewed sense of vigor.

Otsego Then & Now book cover featuring a marching band on a city street with a modern storefront in the background.

Cottages and Castles of Maumee

9780738519760

$24.99

The original plat of Maumee was laid out in 1817, when Easterners were just beginning to discover the economic potential of the Maumee Valley. Within a decade, entrepreneurs were flocking to the area and building mansions, and not, as one observer noted, insignificant huts in the wilderness. Many of these early homes are still standing in Maumee, alongside other 19th-century structures which reflect the changing lifestyles, economic fortunes, and architectural styles that defined the era.

Cottages and Castles provides a guide to the historic architecture of Maumee, with examples and descriptions of the various styles from Greek Revival temple forms to Second Empire mansions, and the simpler middle-class cottages that proliferated after the Civil War. Some houses are included because of their distinct architectural characteristics and others because of their association with prominent people or events. Together, they provide a look back at the evolution of small town architecture in this historic northwest Ohio community.

Cover image for Cottages and Castles of Maumee, isbn: 9780738519760

Palatine

9780738520018

$24.99

Moving toward the future while maintaining its historic past, Palatine, Illinois, was incorporated in 1866 and has seen great change and growth through the years. That change is captured here in a collection of vintage and contemporary images that trace the evolution of this Midwestern farm village into a big city suburb.

Authored by the Palatine Historical Society and Alice Rosenberg, Palatine, Illinois: Then and Now illustrates how the area looked when it was first settled, how it developed through the years, and what it has become. From the generations of Palatine residents who lived, worked, and played in the area to the thriving municipality they created, the images contained in this book bring to life a fascinating evolution.

Then & Now Palatine Illinois cover featuring firefighters with a vintage Texaco fire truck

Plymouth

9780738560588

$24.99

As the home to Native American encounters, rugged pioneers, governors, state legislators, founders of political parties, landmark legal decisions, multimillionaires, scandals, patents, and the largest international business of its kind, Plymouth has certainly received its 15 minutes of fame. Yet most citizens of Plymouth today only know it as a wonderful community full of parks, subdivisions, and a quaint Norman Rockwell-like downtown.

Plymouth Then & Now book cover showing a modern downtown street above a sepia historic street scene

Dubuque, Iowa

9780738507446

$24.99

Daily change in any city can be difficult to recognize. Although everyone notices when a building is razed, it is more challenging to identify the subtle alterations occurring regularly which make a city slightly different than it was the day before. It is for precisely this reason the authors have decided to capture the changing face of Dubuque through a compelling selection of over 80 vintage images, each paired with its modern counterpart. Older residents will be able to identify many of the long-gone structures pictured in this volume, but newer arrivals will uncover a Dubuque they never knew existed. Public institutions, parks, homes, and entire blocks have been altered, and from the birth of photography to the present, these changes are documented in this volume. The physical contrasts between Dubuque's residents today and those of long ago are immediately apparent. Fashions and jobs are always evolving, but the similarities outnumber the differences. The people of Dubuque are, as always, hard-working and self-reliant, and they remain proud of their heritage and their town.

Cover image for Dubuque, Iowa, isbn: 9780738507446

Hamtramck

9780738577357

$24.99

Few towns in America have undergone a transformation like Hamtramck. From a farming community of 3,500 people in 1910, it became an industrial powerhouse of 48,000 by 1920. Much of that early history is gone, but much remains-some remnants of an age of iron and smoke and some transformed into buildings with a functional modern use.

Hamtramck book cover from Images of America showing a collage of a crowd by a memorial and a park scene

Libertyville

9780738583891

$24.99

The 1950s was a turning point for Libertyville; the town was growing up, transitioning from a quaint farming community into a vibrant upper-middle class suburban village. Carl Cizek documented this change in a series of photographs. Recaptured today, the images offer a visual journey of a maturing town. .

Libertyville Then and Now cover featuring a modern street scene above a vintage storefront photograph.

Columbus

9780738578088

$24.99

Since its founding in 1821, Columbus, Indiana, has changed greatly-from an early agricultural town to a small modern city with varied business and industry. Today Columbus is most famous for its architectural gems from the past half century, but many historic buildings from early Columbus still exist. As Columbus has changed, its buildings have changed as well.