Streetwise Chicago

New York Times
"Don't leave home without STREETWISE."

Chicago Daily Herald
"In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE."

Book Description
Revised yearly, STREETWISE is the best-selling map of CHICAGO, with coverage from Garfield Avenue to Lincoln Park. Localities covered are Hyde Park, Lake View, West Town, Prairie Shores, the Gold Coast, and Cabrini Green. Points of interest such as museums, parks, and popular sites are highlighted and fully indexed. Subway stops are clearly indicated on the main map, while a separate bus map of CHICAGO is also included. Laminated for durability, accordion folded to fit in your pocket or purse, STREETWISE gives you CHICAGO in a clear, concise, and convenient format.

About the Author
STREETWISE Maps, Inc. was founded in 1984 by Michael E. Brown. Before starting the company, he worked in international publishing and acquired a fascination for maps. In 1983 Brown envisioned a new format for a map; one which integrated convenience and modern graphics. He wanted to create a map that would not only visually entice someone to visit a particular city, but reward them as well with exceptional clarity, accuracy, and durability. By making the map as aesthetically pleasing as it was functional, Brown combined his sense of design with his love of travel. The result was an innovative consumer product. In the early years, Brown was not only cartographer and publisher, but shipping manager as well, delivering the maps around the streets of New York on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. STREETWISE Maps, Inc. eventually expanded into publishing maps of cities throughout the world.


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