Daniel Burnham: Master Planner

Event Details

When
12/08/2009 - 7:00pm
Where
Eisenhower Public Library District
4613 N Oketo Ave
Harwood Hts, IL, 60706-4690
United States
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County: 
Cook
Fee: 
Free. Open to the public
Sponsor Organization: 
Eisenhower Public Library District
Where
Eisenhower Public Library District
4613 N Oketo Ave
Harwood Hts, IL, 60706-4690
See map: Google Maps
County: 
Cook
Fee: 
Free. Open to the public
Sponsor Organization: 
Eisenhower Public Library District
A Road Scholar Program by Beth Johnson

Daniel H. Burnham was a gifted planner and architect who left a significant mark upon Chicago as creator of the 1909 Plan of Chicago. This year will mark the centennial year of the publication of his plan. Burnham was master planner for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, where he coordinated the efforts of architects from across the country to turn the dream of the White City into a reality in record time. This presentation will explore Burnham's Plan of Chicago, his plan for the World's Fair, and his architectural achievements in the City of Chicago.

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Penny Blubaugh, 708.867.7828.