Building Chicago the first hundred years
by
Copland, Jane.
Title
:
Building Chicago the first hundred years
Author
:
Copland, Jane.
Publication Information
:
Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2005.
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col., with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note
:
Originally produced in 1997.
Abstract
:
Through use of maps, diagrams, paintings, rare photographs, and archival film clips this program examines the settlement and growth of Chicago during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Monumental projects designed to offset the city's high water table, remedy the chronic traffic congestion of the Loop, divert sewage to the Mississippi River and beautify the waterfront are discussed.
Subject Term
:
City planning -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
Waterfronts -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
Water resources development -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
Sewage disposal -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
Traffic congestion -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
Urban transportation -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
Geographic Term
:
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 19th century.
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 20th century.
Genre
:
Documentary television programs.
Added Author
:
Copland, Jane.
Bruegmann, Robert.
Cronon, William.
Platt, Harold L.
Added Corporate Author
:
Open University.
British Broadcasting Corporation.
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
|---|
| IYTE Library | DVD Documentary | 0013394 | HT167.B932 2005 DVD | Multimedia Belgesel |
