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.

Daniel H. Burnham: The Man, The Plan, The Legacy

   Daniel H. Burnham: The Man, The Plan, The Legacy

This map/brochure, produced for the Centennial by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, includes improvements proposed in the Plan of Chicago, buildings designed by Burnham and successor firms, select buildings that reflect the principles of the Burnham Plan as well as civic and transportation improvements and lakefront parks that are representative of the City Beautiful Movement.

The brochure is available at the offices at Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Visitor Information Centers at the Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street and the Historic Water Tower, 806 North Michigan Avenue. To download the brochure click here.

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]


City of Chicago

Contact: Brian Goeken, landmarks@cityofchicago.org

Website: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/zlup/provdrs/hist.html

Location:
Commission on Chicago Landmarks
33 N. LaSalle Street
Room 1600
Chicago, IL 60602
312.744.3200
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