South Loop woody and the nation’s first planned

and the nation’s first planned shopping center

Cornell bought the stretch of land along the lake between present-day 51st and 55th streets

Source: WTTW

The arrival of public rail brought new residents and developments

Inspired by the nostalgic scent of Hyde Park's many bookstores and libraries

South Loop woody and the nation’s first plannedInspired by the spellbinding history of Printers Row in South Loop, with notes of cedarwood, leather, oud. At the turn of the 20th century, the South Loop was synonymous with publishing. Within the few blocks that comprised Printers Row, the scent of ink wafted through the air, punctuated by the whirr of printing machines. Peek inside the loft buildings, and youd find the bustle of typesetters and bookbinders churning out prints, including the first