Do We Dare Squander
will examine the role of historic preservation in Chicago
by featuring stories of individuals and grassroots groups
whose efforts are central to the construction of the city
and its identity. The exhibition and accompanying programs
will focus on preservationists’ motivations—and
evaluate the consequences of their actions.
Inspired by Nature:
The Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago's West Side Programs are co-sponsored by
the Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory
Alliance April 3 – June 6
Exhibition Opening and Lecture Thursday, April 3, 5:30 –
7:30pm
COST
Free and open to the public LOCATION
The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery
6:15pm lecture Authors Julia Bachrach and Jo Ann Nathan
will speak about new historical insights that were uncovered
while researching Garfield Park’s Conservatory,
neighborhood, and park.
This project has been funded in part
by a grant from the Charles Evans Hughes
Foundation Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation.
Chicago: You Are Here Chicago: You Are Here
provides a tour of the spaces, places, and structures that
define Chicago. It highlights the people who built the city,
from the Sears Tower to the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
Explore Chicago’s architecture, infrastructure, and
environment. Whether you’re a first time visitor or
a long time resident, You Are Here is your starting point
for understanding Chicago.
• Learn how to find the “zero
point” on Chicago’s street grid using a scale
model
• Watch a video of an L ride
• Examine an original image of the packing house at
the Union Stock Yards
• Explore Chicago’s image through the World’s
Columbian Exposition
• Listen to the crowds at Wrigley Field or the wolves
howling at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago: You Are Here
includes sounds from around Chicagoland recorded by Chicago
Public Radio station producers and listeners as part of the
Sonic Soundscapes project. Find out more information at www.chicagopublicradio.org
Chicago: You Are Here
is a permanent exhibition located in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace
Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public daily
from 9:30am to 5pm.
Chicago: You Are Here
was made possible by the support of ArcelorMittal and the
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
CHICAGO,
MEET GREG.
CAF is pleased to have Gregory Dreicer join us as Vice President
of Exhibitions and Programs. Greg’s work as the country’s
premier interpreter of the built environment will ensure Chicago’s
continuing legacy as a leader in urban innovation. Learn
more about Greg’s past projects—a sample of
great things to come!
