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.

Meet Daniel Burnham presented by R.J. Lindsey

Meet Daniel Burnham presented by R.J. Lindsey

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

Program Partner

Elmhurst Public Library

The Elmhurst Public Library provides services and materials in many formats to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community. Special emphasis is placed in four areas: offering access to information; creating opportunities for personal enrichment and recreation; ...[MORE]


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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