The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City

Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City

Join Carl Smith, Professor, Northwestern University for an illustrated talk, based on his prize-winning book on the Plan.  Part of the Make BIg Plans exhibit region-wide program series, Smith will describe this document's fascinating history and explain its central role in shaping Chicago and American city life.
Legendary architect and city planner Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago, whose centennial is being observed this year, is arguably the most influential document in the history of American urban planning. Co-authored by Edward Bennett and produced in collaboration with the Commercial Club of Chicago, the 1909 Plan proposed what have become some of the city's most distinctive features, including its lakefront parks and roadways, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier.
 
This program is part of a public program series co-sponsored by the Burnham Plan Centennial and the Newberry Library, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities designed to enhance the Make Big Plans exhibit.

Program Partner

Orland Park Public Library

The Orland Park Public Library serves the residents of the Village of Orland Park. The library serves a population of more than 57,000 people and circulates more than 625,000 items per year. The library moved into its new, award-winning, 93,000 ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Orland Park Public Library

Hours:
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday

Cost: FREE and open to the public, no RSVP required but please arrive early as seating is limited

Website: www.orlandparklibrary.org

Location:
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S. Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-428-5100
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