Many books have been written about the University of Chicago over its 120-year history; but most of them focus on the intellectual environment; favoring its great thinkers and their many breakthroughs. Yet for the students and scholars who live and work here; the physical universitymdash;its stately buildings and beautiful groundsmdash;forms an important part of its character.Building Ideas: An Architectural Guide to the University of Chicago explores the environment that has supported more than a century of exceptional thinkers. This photographic guide traces the evolution of campus architecture from the universityrsquo;s founding in 1890 to its plans for the twenty-first century.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great History of Bluff ParkBy DiGreat to know the history of an area where one lives every day. Pictures were awesome! Hope to see a second one that includes even more history and maybe some pictures of the families that started Bluff Park.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bluff ParkBy Sylvia BrownMy roommate has been a resident of Bluff Park for about 45 years or more and knew some of the people in this book. Its full of pictures and tells the history of the area. Very interesting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Historical information accompanied by interesting photographs!By TideDawgI would recommend this to anyone with a connection to the area. The information was easy to read and the photographs added to the learning experience. It is a very informative book.