Chicago Heights Revisited

Images of America: Illinois

by Dominic Candeloro, Barbara Paul

This is the long-awaited second volume on Chicago Heights in the Images of America series. Chicago Heights Revisited expands on the popular first volume, as the authors cover the period from 1930-1970 in greater detail. What emerges from this wonderful collection of images is a multi-layered portrait of a lively city striving as one to assist in a World War II Allied victory, even while supporting a large spectrum of differing religious,
social, and ethnic institutions. When residents remember Chicago Heights, they remember downtown. Images of the Liberty Restaurant, Nick Guzzino's Barbershop, and Rau's Toyland will evoke fond memories for past and present Chicago Heights residents. The various industries of the city are captured in historic photographs, reminding us all of the hard working residents that created the thriving community of Chicago Heights. Images of the World War II era capture the contributions that the people of Chicago Heights made for their nation and community.

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 20, 2000

Reviews

[Rick Rapp · Rating 3 out of 5]

This pictorial essay on Chicago Heights is nicely organized and is a second part of an earlier edition. It features a good number of photos and is well-organized in chapters that feature schools, churches, social groups, etc. The greatest number of photos are from the years 1930-1970. Unfortunately, Chicago Heights has really been hit hard by loss of industry and population, and the once vibrant shopping and residential areas are now often completely changed or gone completely. This Images of America series is a great one to capture glimpses of small towns and neighborhoods in a changing United States.