R. J. Lindsey, as Daniel Burnham, narrates a slide program detailing the Chicago Fire of 1871, the building of the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition and the Chicago Plan of 1909 outlining the development plan for the city. He will also speak in regard to the innovations and architecture of several Burnham designed buildings: Reliance, Monadnock, Montauck and Rookery. A display of original 1893 World's Fair souvenirs will also be on display
This program was offered on these dates:
Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:00pm
Elmhurst Public Library
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/
Location:
Meeting Room 2
125 S. Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-279-8696
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