Author : Joe Oswald
Release : 2003-08
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 554/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park Neighborhood by : Joe Oswald

Download or read book Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park Neighborhood written by Joe Oswald. This book was released on 2003-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the "Village in the City," the Beverly/Morgan Park community developed as a country retreat for Chicago's social, political, and economic elite after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The area's geography also affected its development; a ridge formed by the last glacier to visit the area over 12,000 years ago placed the community at the highest elevation in the city and made it a perfect place to build large elaborate homes. With a section of the neighborhood designated as the Ridge Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, Beverly/Morgan Park instantly stands out as a unique area of the city because of its diverse architectural styles, notable history, and strong sense of community.