Chicago Inventions and Creations

By Scott Paulson

Chicago has long been a city of ideas. In workshops, laboratories, kitchens, studios, and offices across the city and its surrounding communities, people have imagined and produced things that had never existed. Some of these became practical inventions that changed daily life. Others became new forms of art, culture, or expression that captured the imagination. This book highlights things that were invented or created in Chicago or its immediate vicinity by people who lived in, worked in, or were closely connected with the city. For the purpose of this book, it is useful to distinguish between inventions and creations. The section on inventions focuses on new functional things such as devices, products, or processes designed to address problems or perform tasks. The section on creations highlights new forms, ideas, or artistic expressions. In simple terms, every invention is a type of creation, but not every creation is an invention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWMRFFW6
• ISBN13: 9798255645992
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"