The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

Calendar & Projects

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

Big Plans Come True

Big Plans Come True

Exhibit :

This exhibition, comprising materials from the DePaul Art Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago and the original 1909 Plan of Chicago,  emphasizes the impact of Daniel Burnham and Ed Bennett's Plan on the suburbs of Chicago, including roads, waterways and forest preserves.

Program Partners

Landmark Conservancy

The Landmark Conservancy, based in Downers Grove, is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving historic landmarks and educating the pubic on preservation issues. Our mission is to support the preservation of historically and architecturally significant buildings and educate the ...[MORE]

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

The Vision of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to be a forest preserve district jeweled in open space that connects nature and people and serves as a model of dynamic leadership, inspiring excellence in environmental ethics, resource ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Exhibit : Saturday, November 14, 2009 to Friday, December 18, 2009

Landmark Conservancy

Cost: Free, but donations are welcome.

Website: http://www.landmarkconservancy.org/upcoming_events/

Location:
Mayslake Hall
1717 W. 31st Street
Mayslake Peabody Estate
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-323-3303
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