In 2006, the Chicago History Museum led a six-week series of public
programs to mark the 150th anniversary of Louis Sullivan's birth. The culminating
event was the Louis Sullivan at 150 International Symposium, held at the Museum.
Click here to access audio recordings of
the symposium presentations, including the keynote address by Jean-Louis Cohen.
This website serves as a record of the celebration and provides
an extensive overview of Louis Sullivan's life and career. Click
here to find out more about the programs held throughout Chicago to mark
Sullivan's sesquicentennial.
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September
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| What: "Louis Sullivan and Henry Ives Cobb, Architects of Commerce and Culture," lecture featuring Diane Dillion
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Newberry Library
Description: Louis Sullivan's contemporary, Henry Ives Cobb (1859-1931), designed several of Chicago's most notable late nineteenth-century cultural and commercial buildings. Sullivan is celebrated one of the most forward-looking architects of his time, while the lesser-known Cobb is most often viewed as one who looked to the past. A closer look with art historian Diane Dillon reveals that the two had much in common and leads to greater appreciation of both architects. For more information on this program go to www.newberry.org/programs/chicagohistory.html or phone (312) 255-3700.
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Kaufmann Store and Flats; Bob Thall, courtesy
Commission on Chicago Landmarks
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