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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 public about the importance of significant historic resources and their preservation.
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Centennial Activities
Exhibit : Saturday, November 14, 2009 to Friday, December 18, 2009
Big Plans Come True
Landmark Conservancy
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. [MORE]
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 7:30pm
Fr. Baar Architecture Lecture: The Legacy of the Burnham Plan
Landmark Conservancy
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. [MORE]
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:30pm
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City
Landmark Conservancy
As part of the Landmark Conservancy's seventh annual Fr. Baar Architecture Lecture series, director Judith McBrien introduces her new documentary. The film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.
The film, the first full-length documentary about Burnham, was produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Films. [MORE]
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The Landmark Conservancy
900 W. Ogden
#146
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-323-3303
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Contact: thelandmarkconservancy@gmail.com