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Discovering Daniel Burnham in Chicago's Parks

Discovering Daniel Burnham in Chicago's Parks

Discover how Chicago’s parks influenced Daniel H. Burnham, and how Burnham influenced Chicago’s parks. Park historian Julia S. Bachrach guides this tour which reveals examples of Burnham’s works spanning a period of more than 30 years. You will learn about Burnham & Root’s work in Jackson and Washington Parks, the legacy of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and subsequent redesign of Jackson Park along with Frederick Law Olmsted, the Burnham & Co. contribution to Chicago’s revolutionary neighborhood parks such as Sherman and Fuller Parks, and the way in which Grant Park and the lakefront influenced Burnham & Bennett’s 1909 Plan of Chicago. This day-long bus tour includes lunch in a beautiful park setting. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for check in.

Program Partner

Chicago Park District

The Chicago Park District is the steward of over 550 parks spanning 7300 acres of land, including 33 beaches, nine museums and two conservatories. The agency is devoted to enhancing quality of life throughout the city as the leading provider ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:00am to 3:00pm

Chicago Park District

Cost: $30.00, includes lunch

Contact: To register contact Teishetta.Daniel@chicagoparkdistrict.com

Website: http://chicagoparkdistrict.com

Location:
meet on Upper Randolph
Upper Randolph S. of Stetson
Chicago, IL
(312) 742-4947
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