The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

Calendar & Projects

ALL CALENDAR ITEMS ARE FROM 2009. PLEASE CHECK WITH PROGRAM PARTNERS FOR CURRENT COSTS AND DATES.

Make Big Plans Exhibit

Exhibit :

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Daniel Burnham and Edward H. Bennett's Plan of Chicago, the Burnham Plan Centennial Committee and The Newberry Library are creating a photopanel and digital exhibit entitled Make Big Plans: Daniel Burnham's Vision of an American Metropolis. Curated by the Newberry, the exhibit emphasizes the Plan's relevance to metropolitan development through the 20th century and into the future using photographic reproductions of stunning images from the plan and other sources. The Park District of Highland Park celebrates its own centennial in 2009. Events are planned throughout the Summer of 2009.

Program Partner

Highland Park Public Library

Founded in 1887, Highland Park Public Library celebrates more than a century of service to a community that actively pursues life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment.  The quality of its programs, collections, and services makes the Library a popular destination ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Exhibit : Friday, June 19, 2009 to Friday, August 14, 2009

Highland Park Public Library

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Contact: Julia A. Johnas, 847.432.0216 X110, jjohnas@nsls.info

Website: http://www.hplibrary.org

Location:
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel
Highland Park, IL 60635
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