Jean F. Block

A fabulous book about the houses in my neighborhood. There is extensive information about the history of the neighborhood, from a pastoral prairie settlement to a thriving urban community, home of one of the great universities. Chock full of photographs, as well as a house by house listing of existing buildings by address with, where available, date built, original owner and occupation, and architect or builder.

This copy is autographed by Block, and a review by former Alderman Leon Despres show more (a Hyde Park institution) has been cut out and tucked inside. show less