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The Warren-Newport Public Library District provides the community with access to information, kindles the imagination of children and adults, and supports lifelong learning.
Partner Category: Civic and Non-Profit Organization
Centennial Activities
Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:00pm
No Little Plans: Roads of Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago
Warren-Newport Public Library
2009 is the 100th anniversary of Burnham's Plan of Chicago, which was instrumental in influencing the development of Chicagoland as we know it today. Dave Clark will present the Plan's road-building concepts and the design of radiating and encircling highways throughout Chicago and the suburbs. We will also look at how different the area would be if streetcars and much of the rail system hadn't been dismantinled in favor of cars and trucks. [MORE]
Open to the public:
M-Th: 9am-9pm; F; 9am-6pm; Sa: 9am-5pm; Su: 1-5pm
Website: http://www.wnpl.info/main1.a...
Address:
224 N. O'Plaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-244-5150
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Contact: Stephen Bero