My Great, Great Grandparents met the night the Great Chicago Fire hit our city (1871): Walter Daker, a volunteer firefighter, caught a glimpse of Catherine's long, flowing red hair and, believing it was on fire, swooped her up in his arms to "save" her… the rest is history! I'm the author of four Chicago history-focused books: Discovering Vintage Chicago, Chicago's Iconic Dishes, Drinks, and Desserts, 111 Places Chicago, and 111 Places Chicago Kids. I'm also the author of a bestselling guide to Route 66, The Best Hits on Route 66, and several more travel/history-focused books. When I'm not traveling my city -- or the world! -- in search of hidden history, you'll find me riding my bicycle along Lake Michigan, baking a vintage cake in my circa 1910 home kitchen, or cuddled on the sofa with my dog, Gizmo, and my cat, Tigey, reading a book. See where I am in the world today at instagram.com/amybizzarri