The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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

Salt, Chicago, and Trees: Joy Morton's Life

Jim Ballowe, author and distinguished professor emeritus of Bradley University, will be discussion material from his new book, A Man of Salt and Trees: The Life of Joy Morton. Join Ballowe to hear about Morton's life, his contributions to the Plan of Chicago, and to look at the process of writing his biography.

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Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to the planting and conservation of trees. Its 1,700 acres hold collections of more than 4,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. Situated on the ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Saturday, May 16, 2009 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Morton Arboretum

Cost: $12

Website: http://www.mortonarb.org

Location:
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Thornhill Education Center
Lisle, IL 60532
630-719-2468
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