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Armchair Travels

Chicago’s Newest Waterfront: Rebirth of the Chicago River

2024-01-18 13:00:00 2024-01-18 14:30:00 America/Chicago Armchair Travels Join Laurie Petersen, editor of the American Institute of Architects’ AIA Guide to Chicago, in an exploration of the Chicago riverfront area. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Thursday, January 18
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-18 13:00:00 2024-01-18 14:30:00 America/Chicago Armchair Travels Join Laurie Petersen, editor of the American Institute of Architects’ AIA Guide to Chicago, in an exploration of the Chicago riverfront area. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Join Laurie Petersen, editor of the American Institute of Architects’ AIA Guide to Chicago, in an exploration of the Chicago riverfront area.

The Chicago River has undergone a series of dramatic transformations, from muddy waterway to commercial artery to aquatic playground. Laurie Petersen will provide a richly illustrated history of the river, including its many fascinating bridges and the inspiring new architecture on its banks.  She’ll bring us to the present day with photos of the latest amenities, including the exciting Riverwalk.

Laurie Petersen is the editor of the American Institute of Architects’ AIA Guide to Chicago, the most comprehensive guide to the city’s buildings. The fourth edition of the book was published by the University of Illinois Press in June 2022. She has appeared on Chicago Tonight and has given numerous lectures about architecture in the Chicago area. She also writes for Chicago Architect magazine. She is a docent who leads tours at Crow Island School in Winnetka and helped develop a web-based tour of that National Historic Landmark school. She also leads tours at Chicago’s Charnley-Persky House, designed by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | Armchair Travels |

Wilmette Public Library

Phone: 847-256-5025

Hours
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About the branch

From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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