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The mission of the Joliet Area Historical Museum is to promote awareness, understanding and preservation of the Joliet area’s diverse history through an active, community based collections acquisition program, engaging exhibits, and innovative educational programming.
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Centennial Activities
Exhibit : Tuesday, July 14, 2009 to Sunday, May 16, 2010
Envisioning Joliet: Burnham, Bennett, and Beyond
Joliet Area Historical Museum
This exhibit provides insight into Daniel H. Burnham and Edward H. Bennett and touches on the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, the buildings of D.H. Burnham & Company in Joliet, Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago, and Bennett's 1921 Plan of Joliet.
Today, planners and architects continue to improve the city and increase its livability by expanding on Bennett's plan. With preparations for new campaigns such as the VOA Associates' transit center, the spirit of Burnham and Bennett lives on in Joliet. [MORE]
Sunday, August 23, 2009 noon
Bike & Break for History
Joliet Area Historical Museum
Back in "the day" there were imaginative plans for the city of Joliet. We'll start at the Joliet Area Historical Museum and ride through Joliet while learning about the background of historic buildings and a Burnham-esque dream known as "The Bennett Plan." Bring your bikes, helmets, water and dress for the weather! The tour is recommended for ages 12 and older. [MORE]
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:30pm
Burnham and Bennett: Their Imprint on Chicago and Joliet
Lewis University
Dennis Cremin, Professor of History at Lewis University, will make a presentation on the collaboration between these two architects and city planners. He will also profile the "We Built this City" exhibit at the Joliet Area Historical Museum [MORE]
Website: http://www.jolietmuseum.org/
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Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815.723.5201 x233
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