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: Richard Nickel Bus Tour with Richard Cahan
When: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Chicago History Museum
Description: The Chicago History Museum has invited Richard Cahan, author of They All Fall Down: Richard Nickel's Struggle to Save America's Architecture, to lead a tour of the spaces associated with Chicago's famous architectural photographer and preservationist. This tour will pay special attention to Nickel's special role in preserving the legacy of Louis Sullivan in Chicago and is featured as part of Sullivan's 150th birthday celebration. For full event details call (312) 642-4600. Media inquiries regarding this event should be directed to our PR office via e-mail (pressinfo@chicagohistory.org).
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Pilgrim Baptist Church (originally K.A.M.
Synagogue); Bob Thall, courtesy Commission on Chicago Landmarks
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