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Luminaries Present: Ryerson & Burnham Libraries Visit and Architectural Walking Tour

  • Ryerson & Burnham Library 111 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, 60603 *Meet at the front steps of the Chicago Art Institute (map)

A guided visit to the Ryerson & Burnham Libraries exploring the foundations of classical architecture through original texts, drawings, and archival materials. The session highlights the architectural lineage of Chicago masters such as Mies van der Rohe, Louis Sullivan, and Daniel Burnham, and concludes with a curated walking tour of select building lobbies that demonstrates how historical principles continue to inform contemporary architectural practice.

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