This book chronicles the existence of the cityOs first great opera house. It is also the story of Albert and Uranus Crosby, who migrated from Cape Cod to Chicago, where they made their fortunes and later sacrificed it all in their efforts to bring a new cultural enlightenment to their adopted city. The advent of CrosbyOs Opera House and the labors of its founders caused a cultural awakening so profound that it unquestionably set the stage for ChicagoOs later becoming one of AmericaOs great cultural centers.
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This book chronicles the existence of the cityOs first great opera house. It is also the story of Albert and Uranus Crosby, who migrated from Cape Cod to Chicago, where they made their fortunes and later sacrificed it all in their efforts to bring a new cultural enlightenment to their adopted city. The advent of CrosbyOs Opera House and the labors of its founders caused a cultural awakening so profound that it unquestionably set the stage for ChicagoOs later becoming one of AmericaOs great cultural centers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 452 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
