Daniel Burnham's views on architecture and his ideas for the city are more fully revealed in his notes, letters and drafts than in the published Plan of Chicago. These materials enrich our understanding not only of the public architect and planner, but also disclose the religious beliefs and moral values of the private man.
Dr. Kristen Schaffer, associate professor of architecture at North Carolina State University will share her findings from her research into the original draft of the 1909 Chicago Plan. Author of Daniel H. Burnham: Visionary Architect, Dr. Schaffer's expertise on Burnham was sought for the introduction to the new edition of the 1909 Chicago Plan.
Sponsored by The Swedenborg Library and Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture.
This program was offered on these dates:
Thursday, October 8, 2009 noon to 1:00pm
Swedenborg Library
Cost: Free and open to the public
Website: http://www.swedenborglib.org
Location:
Crown Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology
3360 S. State Street
Chicago, IL
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