The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Daniel Burnham: Master Planner

Architectural consultant and preservationist Beth Johnson conducts a program about Daniel H. Burnham.
 
Burnham was a gifted planner and architect who left a significant mark upon Chicago as creator of the 1909 Plan of Chicago. Burnham was previously master planner for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, where he coordinated the efforts of architects from across the country to turn the dream of the White City into a reality in record time. Johson's presentation explores Burnham’s Plan of Chicago, his plan for the World’s Fair, and his architectural achievements in the City of Chicago.
 
A native of Chicago, Beth Johnson holds an advanced degree in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In addition to lecturing, she works as an architectural consultant on preservation projects throughout the Chicagoland area. She is currently in the process of establishing a nonprofit organization dedicated to the identification, documentation, and preservation of minority cultural sites.
 
This program is presented through a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.

Program Partner

Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is an active community center serving the 20,821 residents of Evergreen Park. In addition to its collection of more than 65,000 books, the library offers magazines, cassettes, compact discs, videos, DVDs, large print books and books-on-tape. ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:00pm

Evergreen Park Public Library

Hours:
M-Th: 9am-9pm; F-Sa: 9am-5pm; Su: 12-4pm

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.evergreenparklibrary.org/

Location:
Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S. Troy
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
708-422-8522
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