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Patrick T. McBriarty

Chicago River Bridges
“The definitive book on Chicago River Bridges that crossed this fascinating river.”
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist, author and WGN radio host

“I'm a bridge-nut and have read hundreds of bridge books... interjections of local anecdotal history liven the text and will make for entertaining reading even if you aren't a bridge-nut.”
—Amazon reviewer

Welcome to my author website!

Hope you enjoy my books and musings. Who am I? Well, just a guy who still loves to learn and discover through great storytelling. A former business person turned bridge historian, writer and author that found out after a masters of economics he should have studied engineering. Oh well?!!? My newest project is a podcast called Windy City Historians on Chicago history. It is co-hosted with fellow author Christopher Lynch. Check it out at www.WindyCityHistorians.com!

Pursue your dreams.

Drawbridges Open and Close
“Our 4-year old just loves the book. She tore through it as soon as we opened the package and now wants to read it again and again.”
—Amazon reviewer

Airplanes Take Off and Land
“There is plenty here for kids to enjoy, especially those with an early interest in planes and mechanics, and there's no doubt the book is attractive enough to draw readers in. Nervous flyers of any age should be calmed when they see the safety checks and rechecks that go on before, during, and even after the flight.”
—Booklist

Chicago Drawbridges
“Patrick McBriarty, writer and narrator takes viewers on a fascinating, artistic, and historical field trip of Chicago's drawbridges and the stunning views of the city's skyline.”
—Amazon reviewer

City Railways Go Above and Below
“Bought this book because my 6-year-old has always loved the L trains in Chicago and is mechanically-minded. It contains interesting info, nice illustrations, and I think my son likes the mother-son dynamic.”
—Amazon reviewer