10/20/11

Nov. 8TH Book Presentation at AIA Chicago: THE LOST PANORAMAS: When Chicago Changed its River And the Land Beyond



Society of Architectural Historians Chicago Chapter Presents

THE LOST PANORAMAS:
When Chicago Changed its River And the Land Beyond
by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams, City Files Press, 2011

Reception, lecture and signing with the authors at American Institute of Architects Chicago Office

When:  Tuesday, November 8
               5:30 p.m. Reception - 6:00 Program

Where: AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker Dr, #250

Cost:      SAH Chicago Members $10.00; Non-members $15.00.  Pay at door.
               Reservations Required.

In 1894, photographers set out to document the reversal of the Chicago River, an engineering feat known at the time as the eighth wonder of the world. They took 22,000 photographs that are more meaningful today than ever before. And like all evocative photographs, they act as metaphors. This is the untold story of an audacious scheme as well as the consequences. It is the story of how a big city sacrificed the natural world in order to survive and prosper.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

RSVP to:   sahchicago@gmail.com or by phone to  708-358-1394 

Space is limited.   Reserve early.


Images (Top to Bottom): Chicago River at State Street - 1902, Chicago River at Adams Street - 1911,
All images courtesy City Files Press.



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