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Haussmann’s Paris and Burnham’s Chicago lecture

Haussmann’s Paris and Burnham’s Chicago lecture

Georges-Eugène Haussmann’s radical remaking of Paris during the 1860’s had an obvious and profound influence on the 1909 Plan of Chicago prepared by Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett. Chicago-based architect Timothy Brown, who worked in Paris for many years as director of IIT’s European Study Programs, explores the sometimes unexpected ways the respective plans continue to inform contemporary urban planning efforts.

The event begins at 5:30 with a reception (cash bar), with the Program starting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees have the option to stay for a special French dinner which costs $45. Reservations for dinner must be made by Monday, November 16 by calling the Club directly: 312-922-8080.

Due to limited space, members must register for this event. For reservation information call: 312-337-1070.

Program Partners

Alliance Francaise de Chicago

Alliance Française of Chicago provides a forum for promoting a worldly perspective in today’s global society. The organization prides itself on being diverse and international, not only focusing on France but on all French speaking countries — places such as ...[MORE]

Cliff Dwellers

The Cliff Dwellers is where Art, Education, and Business meet to promote the arts in Chicago.  We are a private non-profit club formed in 1907.  Daniel H. Burnham was one of the founding members.  When Burnham received the commission to design ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 5:30pm

Alliance Francaise de Chicago

Cost: Free for members, $5 non-members. Optional post-lecture French dinner: $45

Website: http://www.af-chicago.org

Location:
The Cliff Dwellers
200 South Michigan Avenue
22nd floor
Chicago, IL
312-337-1070
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