Chicago is a merchant's city, a commercial city, whose downtown spine has now become Michigan Avenue. There are longer streets in Chicago, but Michigan Ave. has become Chicago's Main Street, its Fifth Avenue, its Champs Elysees. Michigan Avenue is made up of many different parts from north to south, in which the city's oldest and newest stories are rooted. From ancient lake shore path for trade, site of Fort Dearborn and core of the first settlement, country lane of farms, broad and tree lined boulevard, home to the newest towers of retail and residence, new museums and new hotels, Michigan Avenue has witnessed the many cities that Chicago has become over the last two centuries.

This tour along with tours of Chicago's Riverfront and the Historic Loop are featured in a series of videos and books from Perspectives. The perfect guides to the historic architectural landmarks of Chicago for the tourist or architecture buff.

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