Program

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a book club led by the author himself! Richard Cahan, author of "Richard Nickel Dangerous Years: What He Saw and What He Wrote" tells the tale of how Chicago photographer and urban crusader Richard Nickel relentlessly strove to safeguard the city’s architectural legacy, most famously that of Louis Sullivan. In two 2-hour sessions, join Cahan and your fellow book-clubbers in exploring the indelible mark this legendary preservationist left on Chicago.
Readers are encouraged to bring their own copy of Richard Nickel: Dangerous Years. Book purchase is not included with Book Club registration fee. If you have any questions about the book or registration, please email programs@architecture.org.
Wednesday, November 2, 6pm
This date has been cancelled. Week 1 now begins on November 9, 6pm.
Week 1
Wednesday, November 9, 6pm
Topics for the Introduction (pages 5-16):
Topics for Part I (pages 18-103):
Week 2
Wednesday, November 16, 6pm
Topics for Part II (pages 104-209) and Part III (pages 210-261):
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