IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau
Beth Johnson
A native of Chicago, Beth Johnson holds an advanced degree in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In addition to lecturing, she works as an architectural consultant on preservation projects throughout the Chicagoland area. She is currently in the process of establishing a non-profit organization dedicated to the identification, documentation, and preservation of minority cultural sites.Nature in the White City
The Columbian Exposition of 1893, one of the world's most popular and immensely influential social and cultural events, focused on new technologies and the development of industry. In this presentation, Beth Johnson explores the expressions of nature during the fair, examining the architecture, landscape design, and plant hierarchy alongside the birth of the forest conservation movement.Return to the archive listing for IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau
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