The Monroe Building: A Chicago Masterpiece Rediscovered

by Cahan, Williams, Vertikoff (Photographer), Pritzker (Introduction)

Overview

Purchased in 2005, the Monroe Building has been lovingly restored, updated, and reborn. This book chronicles the history of the building, from its conception through its restoration. It presents a history of Chicago architecture through the lens of one building and details just how a Chicago Masterpiece was rediscovered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692258965
Publisher:	Master Wings Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	3.74(w) x 12.20(h) x (d)
Age Range:	1 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

An extraordinary example of the city’s architectural prominence and resiliency… The Monroe Building was an absolute pleasure to read, fostering a newfound appreciation for a building designed to embrace the past, predict the future, and stand the test of time.” – Heidi Ruehle, Executive Director, Unity Temple Restoration Foundation

“It is rare that a book can be equally enjoyed by casual architecture buffs and offer deeply researched narratives informing those vested in Chicago’s architectural history. Embedded with stunning photography, The Monroe Building: A Chicago Masterpiece Rediscovered offers levels of engagement for a wide audience. Page for page, one of the most interesting, deeply researched and graphically rich architecture books written. The photography alone stands as an escape, but also, at once, the text brings readers into the dynamic process of building America’s most important architectural city!” - Charles Smith, AIA LEED AP Director Education Principal CannonDesign

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