Authentic Chicago: The Fairway Flapper, the Lincolnwood Lone Ranger, the Wandering Church and Other Quirky History

Discover the history most Chicagoans don’t know—the real Chicago Way.

The Windy City is full of forgotten landmarks and unusual stories that rarely get the benefit of a guided tour. Meet the African-American congressman who paved the way for Harold Washington and Barack Obama, the South Side Jewish girl who became the president of a South American country, and the visiting Romanian queen who charmed the city. Learn when Chicagoans were paid to smile, how furniture sprouts on Windy City streets after a blizzard and why Smell-O-Vision seemed like a good idea. From an in-city ski resort to the nation’s greatest train robbery, author John R. Schmidt offers a glimpse of the overlooked scenery of Chicago’s past.

Author: John R. Schmidt
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: History Press
Published: 10/16/2023
Series: The History Press
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.91w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9781467154918
Language: English