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.

Lunchtime Lecture: Beyond Burnham

Lunchtime Lecture: Beyond Burnham

The authors of  Beyond Burnham: An Illustrated History of Planning for the Chicago Region take you on a journey through a century of planning for metropolitan Chicago. From the Plan of Chicago to the push for superhighways and airports and battles over urban sprawl, their new book explores the personalities that helped shape Chicago and the “big plans” they espoused.

A book signing will follow in the Chicago Architecture Foundation Shop.

Program Partner

Chicago Architecture Foundation

The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF presents a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:15pm to 1:00pm

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Cost: Free, but please arrive early; seating is limited.

Website: http://www.architecture.org/burnham100.html

Location:
The Lecture Hall Gallery
224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
312-922-3432 ext. 271
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