Inspired by nature : the Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago's West Side / by Julia S. Bachrach and Jo Ann Nathan ; with a foreword by Alex Kotlowitz ; and contemporary photography by Brook Collins.

Main entry:

Bachrach, Julia Sniderman, 1960-

Title & Author:

Publication:

Chicago : Published by the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance in association with the Chicago Park District : Distributed by the University of Chicago Press, 2008.

Description:

ix, 150 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 21 x 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-145) and index.
Forword / Alex Kotlowitz -- The Park -- The Conservatory -- The Community -- About the Alliance -- Epilogue / Eunita Rushing -- Epilogue / Timothy J. Mitchell.

Summary:

"Inspired by Nature: The Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago's West Side tells a fascinating story through historical essays and the recollections of both young and old residents, past and present. This volume is richly illustrated with historic and current photography, and is essential for anyone interested in Chicago history, urban parks and communities, and the botanic splendor of the Garfield Park Conservatory."--Jacket

ISBN:

9780979412509
0979412501

Subject:

Garfield Park Conservatory (Chicago, Ill.)
Garfield Park Conservatory (Chicago, Ill.) History.
Conservatories Illinois Chicago History.
Urban parks Illinois Chicago History.
Jardins d'hiver Illinois Chicago Histoire.
Parcs urbains Illinois Chicago Histoire.
Conservatories
Urban parks
Illinois Chicago
West Chicago (Ill.) History.

Form/genre:

History

Added entries:

Nathan, Jo Ann.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 254524
Call No.: BIB 184562
Status: Available

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