The rise of gay political power is part of a history of queer incorporation into municipal politics, as well as a history of building projects that leave intact the extraordinary legacy of racial apartheid, or even embed it in the built environment. The shift…of lesbian and gay activism away from the classic focus on civil liberties and freedom from police harassment…increased the visibility and power of Chicago's gay minority, but at a cost.
so-soThis book is really two separate novels about the same time period in the same city. This is the only connection between the architects of The 1893 World‘s Fair and the serial killer H.H. Holmes. The book is well researched. The chapters on Holmes were intriguing. The chapters on The World‘s Fair were tedious but informative. I started out reading linearly, but eventually read it as two books. Anyone interested in Chicago history will love it.
pickThis book shares the story of the Great Chicago fire. It talks about how the fire started and spread as well as the aftermath
This would be a great book to talk about the Industrial Revolution. You could also use this book to talk about fire safety
“The fire raged through the night, and the city of Chicago was in flames. Nothing could stop it.”
Child centered story to teach about one of the biggest fires in American history
