Chicago's Loop - Then Now Author:Janice Knox, Heather Olivia Belcher Chicagoís famed ìLoopî is said to have gotten its name from the route of a cable car that looped the central business district in 1882. Since then, much has changed. This book captures the evolving urban landscape of the Chicago Loop, with a collection of over 100 vintage images, each coupled with its contemporary counterpart. ... more »221;ÝFew cities are as renowned for their architecture as is Chicago. The impressive skyscrapers in and around the Loop give Chicago a skyline second to none. And with more than three dozen historic landmarks, the Loop is home to many of the cityís most recognized structures. From a 19th century trading post to the great financial, business, and entertainment districts of the 21st century, Chicagoís Loop: Then and Now documents the growth and changes of the Windy Cityís downtown. ÝÝ« less