The year 2009 marks the centennial of Daniel Burnham's visionary plan for Chicago and its environs. Burnham's Plan shaped the city and suburbs for generations of residents and visitors to enjoy.
This lunchtime audio/visual presentation for senior citizens explores the Burnham plan along with its origins and sources. Learn about the full scope of the 1909 plan and its relationship to European and American precedents. Follow the transition from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition to the City Beautiful Movement so eloquently manifested in Burnham's plan for Chicago.
Art Historian Jeff Mishur presents this slide lecture. Mishur is an owner of Art Excursions, a business providing lectures on cultural topics as well as boutique tours of important art cities.
This program was offered on these dates:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:30am
Blue Island Public Library
Hours:
M-Th: 9am-9pm; F-Sa: 9am-5pm; Su: 1-5pm
Contact: Dan Carroll, 708-388-1078 x30
Website: http://www.blueislandlibrary.org/AS.pdf
Location:
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
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