Illinois: A Descriptive And Historical Guide Book

This publication is part of the American Guide Series. During the Great Depression of the 1930's thousands of writers were hired by the Works Project Administration to create hundreds of guidebooks on all the state. Collectively these volumes made up the AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES. Each state guidebook contains articles on the History, Geography, Agriculture, Art, Architecture, Education, Indians, Archaeology, Transportation, Industry, Labor, Folklore, Religion, Sports and more. The Tour Guide sections of the guidebooks offer a treasure trove of historical information on the cities, towns, points of interest, physical features and cultural institutions. Other features of the guidebooks contain a Bibliography of state related books, hundreds of illustrations, maps and detailed Index.