Daniel Burnham - Make No Little Plans

In 2009 the City of Chicago is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Daniel Burnham's vision for the city.  Celebrate with Bloomingdale when architect Daniel Burnham comes to the Libary through the realistic portrayal performed by actor R.J. Lindsey. Mr. Burnham will narrate a slide program documenting Chicago's rise from the ashes of the Chicago Fire to the remarkable White City of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The famed architect will also discuss his innovative buildings: Montauk, Monadnock, Reliance, and the Rookery, and presents the historic Burnham Plan of 1909 advocating sensible city growth. A selection of original 1893 World's Fair souvenirs will be available for display. Please call the Reference Desk at 630-924-2730 or visit the calendar at www.mybpl.org, to register for this event.