Author: Lowe David
Place: Canada
Publisher: Contemporary Books, Inc
Year: 1979
Pages: 150
ISBN: 0-8092-7578-3
Source: Donated by Charles Correa Associates
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architecture, Public Buildings, Urban History
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R4
Accession No: B468
Contents: Preface Acknowledgments Introduction I: Hotel Life II: Player with Railroads III: On the Town IV: Many Mansions V: Prairie Pavilions and Castles in the Air VI: Two Streets VII: Clubland VIII: Public Spaces IX: Rooms to Remember Sources and Notes for Illustrations Index
Abstract: *Chicago Interiors: Views of a Splendid World* offers a richly illustrated exploration of the city’s most iconic and diverse interior spaces. From grand hotels and exclusive clubs to public landmarks and private homes, the book presents a thematic journey through Chicago’s architectural and cultural history. Each chapter reveals a unique aspect of urban life—railroads, nightlife, domesticity, and civic pride—highlighting how interior design reflects the city’s evolving identity. Blending visual documentation with social commentary, the book goes beyond architecture to portray a vibrant portrait of Chicago through its interior environments, both celebrated and hidden.