Prairie Avenue Author:Alfred Meeker Very interesting book and story about the wealthy, self-made millionaires who lived on this elite street. The author was born and lived on this street until he was 12 years old, and was steeped in its lore. The book is a mixture of fact and fiction, picturing not only the gorgeous mansions, the men who helped "build" Chicago and their socialit... more »e wives, but also insight into the kind of lives they lived.« less