Chicago's Maxwell Street (IL) (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738520292 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Its existence, though old and weary, gives meaning to our daily living and working in Chicago.” Studs Terkel, broadcaster, oral historian, & author.“Maxwell Street became the Ellis Island of the Midwest for 100 years. A grassroots avenue for survival got created there for immigrants and poor people. The guys that played there in the 1940s, myself, Moody Jones, Floyd Jones, Little Walter - we built the road for the blues in Chicago for Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and all the rest. We were the pioneers of the blues.” Jimmie Lee Robinson, Chicago blues musician. It was a national treasure.” Ira Berkow, New York Times columnist & author of Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar.“Maxwell Street was a shopping and amusement center. Ot
About the Author Lori Grove and Laura Kamedulski are museum professionals, and are on the Board of the Maxwell Street Historic Preservation Coalition. Their selection of images reflects the rich cultural diversity that existed on Maxwell Street and at its market. Throughout its history, Maxwell Street has been one of Chicago's most photographed places. . Now, the unique character of this world-renowned marketplace is preserved in the pages of this book
Now, the unique character of this world-renowned marketplace is preserved in the pages of this book. Throughout its history, Maxwell Street has been one of Chicago's most photographed places. Lori Grove and Laura Kamedulski are museum professionals, and are on the Board of the Maxwell Street Historic Preservation Coalition. . Their selection of images reflect
"Great book!" according to Philip Sumida. I grew up in the Maxwell street area during the 50's and worked there on Sundays for some of the street vendors. Some of the best memories of my life are from the area, the sounds, sights, and energy of the many diverse cultures of the area. This book is a photographic document of the area taken from the 1800's to today. Many of these photographs are probably rare and are presented in good reproduction quality. If you are familiar with the area they will transport you back and allow you to re-experience this wonderful place. This book is a bargain. A Must; and Not Just for Chicago History Buffs Bob Bobster "Chicago's Maxwell Street" is a crucial document offering a window into the vibrant and colorful world of Chicago's legendary Maxwell Street Market. For more than a century Maxwell Street introduced ethnic groups to urban America and to each other. Thousands crammed its cluttered streets to stroll amid pushcarts, tables, stages, and stalls piled high with life's necessities. Prices were negotiable and atmosphere dear. It survived over a century's worth of predictions of its imminent demise only to be razed in the 1990s by the city and the University of . "History and Social Justice in an easy to read style" according to A Customer. This book is full of interesting historical pictures and leads the reader to think about things in America's past that don't normally reach the textbooks. It made me think twice about how large corporations often displace simpler folks and small businesses and their livelihoods in the name of progress. I would recommend it to all age groups.