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I was raised in Chicagoland, but now I've lived more years outside the area than I did inside it. But Chicago is a permanent part of my identity regardless. That makes this book both delightful and depressing at the same time. Hidden Chicago Landmarks is a combination history and guide book. Mr. Schmidt tells about a number of minor historical landmarks tucked in the neighborhoods around the city. He explains what makes the site significant and what was happening at the time the building or monument came into being. He not only tells the story of these places but also captures the feeling of Chicago. As I read it, part of me wanted to rush out and check these places out in person. Then part of me mourned that I couldn't easily do that. But upon reflection, I think that I don't really need to visit these sites, because the book already gave me a mini-tour of the city. It's a book definitely worth checking out. 

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