The Roads That Lead to Lincoln
Date:
Thursday,
September 17
Time:
12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Admission:
Free
Place:
Millennium Park Room, fifth floor of the Chicago Cultural Center
(Venue Change)
Speaker: David G. Clark, historian
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To commemorate the Lincoln
Bicentennial, historian David G. Clark will discuss the historic sites
related to Abraham Lincoln along three of the state’s scenic byways: Route 66, the Great
River Road, and the Lincoln Highway.
Photo: Roadside
attraction, Lincoln, Illinois.
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Modernism on Main
Date: October 15
Time:
12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Admission:
Free
Place:
Claudia Cassidy Theater, second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center
Speaker: Anthony Rubano, Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency
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The economic prosperity of
Post-WWII America brought many changes to America’s Main Streets. Project
designer Anthony Rubano will explore how Main Street’s architecture evolved
in the mid 20th century and look at examples from communities that have made
it a priority to preserve and market their more recent history.
Photo Credit: Anthony
Rubano
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Cast Iron Restoration
Date: November 19
Time:
12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Admission:
Free
Place:
Claudia Cassidy Theater, second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center
Speaker: Bob Score, Harboe Architects
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The Sullivan Center, formerly
known as the Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Store Building, is perhaps one of the
most recognized and significant historic buildings in Chicago. For over a
year, Harboe Architects has been leading the restoration of the historic
cast iron façade of this landmark building. When completed, the restored
cast iron storefront will once again exhibit its original magnificence and
beauty. Learn about this restoration from project architect Bob Score,
Harboe Architects.
Photo: Various stages of
cast iron restoration.
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