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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October
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What: Architectural Ornament Casting Workshop
When: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Chicago History Museum
Description: As part of the grand re-opening of the Chicago History Museum, artisans from the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, District Council #1 will demonstrate the techniques of ornamentation used by Louis Sullivan. Participants will be able to observe the casting of ornament as well as participate in the activity by casting their own from historical architectural fragments. Free to the public; no registration required.
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Auditorium Building, Theatre, c.1890s
R&B Archives, The Art Institute of Chicago
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