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A History of Chicago's O'Hare Airport Michael Branigan
Summary
The history of one of the most important airports in the US comes to life in over 150 historical photos.
The History Press 9781609494346 Pub Date: 10/20/11 On Sale Date: 10/20/11 $21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
In 1942, a stretch of Illinois prairie that had served as a battleground and a railroad depot became the site of a major manufacturing plant, producing Douglas C-54 Skymasters for World War II. Less than twenty years later, that plot of land boasted the biggest and busiest airport in the world. Many of the millions who have since passed through it have likely only regarded it as a place between cities. But for people like Michael Branigan, who has spent years on its tarmac, they know that O'Hare is a city unto itself, with a fascinating history of gangsters and heroes, mayors, presidents and pilots.
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Landmarks 9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Distilled in Chicago A History David Witter
Summary
The History Press 9781467152280 Pub Date: 10/31/22 On Sale Date: 10/31/22 $23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
Follow the trickle of alcohol through Chicago's history, starting with the town's first three permanent businesses: the Wolf, Green Tree and Eagle Exchange Taverns. Stir together stories from the Peoria Whiskey Trust and the temperance movement. The cocktails that lubricated the Levee District may have set up Chicago's first gangsters, but Prohibition-era bootleggers changed the city's identity forever. Post-Prohibition alcohol helped to create vast fortunes for Chicago-based families and corporations. Enjoy a thoughtful guide to Chicagoland's new wave of small-batch distilleries, which are adding a distinctive note to the city's well-established flavor profile. From the mash in pioneer stills to the Malört in a hipster's shot glass, David Witter explores how liquor has influenced nearly two centuries of Chicago's existence.
128 Pages Carton Qty: 52 History / United States HIS036090 Series: American Palate 9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.003 lb Wt
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