The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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Meet Daniel Burnham

Meet Daniel Burnham

History comes alive as Terry Lynch portrays Daniel Burnham, architect of the 1909 Chicago Plan, leads you through the history of the city he loved so well. From the Fort Dearborn Massacre to the Columbian Exposition of 1893; from the Union Stockyards to the city’s fabulous architecture. Burnham will introduce you to the people and events that shaped the “Windy City,” and helped transform it from the “Wild Onion” to the “City of the Big Shoulders."

Program Partner

Lansing Public Library

We hope to educate our patrons on who Daniel Burnham was and the impact of the Burnham plan on our region and the world.  We hope they get a sense of the ongoing relevance to our region.  That everyone has ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:30pm

Lansing Public Library

Hours:
M-Th: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; F-S: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sun.: Closed

Cost: Free; Please register at Adult Services (708) 474-2447 x 122, or online at:

Contact: Program information: Adult Services Dept. 708-474-2447x122 or adult@lansing.lib.il.us

Website: http://www.lansing.lib.il.us

Location:
Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Avenue
Lansing, IL 60438
708-474-9447
708-474-9466 (fax)
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