Telling the Story of 83 Acres in Chicago


Michigan Avenue to the Lake
Randolph Street to the River

Cover of From Railyards to High-Rises

From Railyards to High-Rises

A History of Chicago's Illinois Center, the New East Side, and Lakeshore East

About the Author

Craig Hutson has worked in research and development in academia and industry and is fascinated with the history of Chicago’s lakefront.


Listen to an Interview: Unfrozen Podcast


Past Events

September 14, 2024 - Led Walking Tour for Streeterville Neighborhood Advocates
Lakeshore East Area 


August 14, 2024 - Meet-and-Greet and Signing
North Harbor Tower

June 1, 2024 - participated in Festival in the Park
Lakeshore East Park 


April 23, 2024 - Book Talk, Q&A, and Signing
Harbor Point


April 16, 2024 - Book Talk, Q&A, and Signing
Chicago Public Library

February 21, 2024 - Meet-and-Greet and Signing
St. Regis Chicago

February 15, 2024 - Book Talk, Q&A, and Signing
400 E. Randolph


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