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.

Fr. Baar Architecture Lecture: The Legacy of the Burnham Plan

Fr. Baar Architecture Lecture: The Legacy of the Burnham Plan

This lively lecture by cartographer Dennis McClendon includes pictures of the Chicago that faced the planners a century ago, the grand visions they had for the city and what actually resulted from the Burnham Plan of Chicago.
 
The lecture is free and open to the public. A docent-guided tour of Mayslake Hall will be offered before the lecture at 6:30 p.m. at $5/person. For reservations for the lecture, please call 630-206-9566.

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:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 7:30pm

Landmark Conservancy

Cost: Free. For reservations, call 630-206-9566.

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

Location:
Mayslake Hall
1717 W. 31st Street
Mayslake Peabody Estate
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-206-9566
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