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Chicago Model City
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How does a city as vast and complex as Chicago take shape? What are the consequences—intended and unintended—of urban planning? What challenges do planners face? Beyond its reputation as a global metropolis featuring world-renowned architecture, Chicago enjoys special status: it is a model for understanding all cities. Enormous size, diverse population, booming industry, and complex infrastructure have made Chicago emblematic of modern life. Urban planners, sociologists, and historians have studied Chicago more than any other American city. In recognition of the Plan of Chicago centennial celebration, the Chicago Architecture Foundation presents 'Chicago Model City.' The exhibition considers the philosophy of “thinking big” by examining historic and contemporary urban plans of all sizes. 'Chicago Model City' includes photographs, maps, videos, digital visualizations, and a large-scale model of Chicago’s Loop—designed to be a permanent attraction and centerpiece of CAF.
At Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, IL
Tue 11/3-Fri 11/20 at 9am-6:30pm.
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Tall Man of Destiny: Images of Abraham Lincoln
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The face of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is one of the most recognizable in America. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth, the Chicago Public Library will present an exhibition on the myriad of images of President Lincoln. This exhibit looks at a variety of images of Lincoln during his lifetime as well as representations of him from his death in 1865 to today. The images are drawn primarily from the Chicago Public Library’s Grand Army of the Republic and Civil War Collections.
At Chicago Public Library – Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago, IL
Tue 11/3-Thu 11/5 at 9am-9pm.
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