The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Make Big Plans: Burnham Centennial- Chicago Neighborhood Tours

      Make Big Plans: Burnham Centennial- Chicago Neighborhood Tours

Happy 100th, 1909 Plan of Chicago! Through a formal presentation at the Chicago Cultural Center, and Harold Washington Library's special exhibit, you'll grasp the genius that shaped city planning and Chicago history. Review Burnham and Bennett's pioneering ideas for local thoroughfares and railroad traffic. A rendezvous at Burnham's graveside makes a fitting epilogue. 

Tour highlights:

  • Chicago Cultural Center presentation/discussion
  • Harold Washington Library Center Exhibit (Make Big Plans: Daniel Burnham's Vision of an American Metropolis) Tour
  • Visit Jackson Park, Burnham Park, Northerly Island and Lincoln Park
  • Stop at Graceland Cemetery
  • Lunch included

 

Program Partner

City of Chicago

The City of Chicago, Mayor's Office, Mayor's Office of Special Events, Department of Aviation, Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of the Environment, Department of Transportation and Department of Planning and Development will commemorate the Centennial of the Burnham Plan of ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:00am to 2:30pm
Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:00am to 2:30pm
Saturday, August 8, 2009 10:00am to 2:30pm
Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:00am to 2:30pm

City of Chicago

Cost: adults $50; seniors 65+, students with ID and children 8-18 $45

Contact: Patricia Sullivan, 312.742.1170, PSullivan@cityofchicago.org

Website: http://www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com/specialInterest/index.html

Location:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312.346.3278
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