Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Chicago (Ill.), with accompanying text.

Includes images of historic sites, bird's-eye view over city, public buildings, interior views of the Palmer House, rail depot, exposition building, residence, water works, tunnel construction, churches, hospital, and butchery.

Includes a fold-out map of city, with panorama of the Palmer House (40 x 58 cm) on verso.

Full [cover] T.p. reads: "notable buildings, union stock yards, church, charitable institutions, etc., packing houses, tunnels and water system, etc., together with a map and historical sketch of the city and the great fire."