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Louis Sullivan at 150 Years
Celebrating Louis Sullivan's 150th Anniversary

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 3, 2006

What: The Architecture of Louis Sullivan: Newberry Library 10-Week Seminar

When: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, 60610

Description: In honor of the 150th anniversary of Louis Sullivan's birth, this Newberry Library Seminar will provide in-depth opportunities to study Sullivan's biography and published writings, analyze his most important buildings in detail, examine his connections to fellow architects, craftsmen, and materials suppliers in Chicago, and assess his ongoing influence and reputation.

Diane Dillon is a scholar-in-residence at the Newberry Library. She holds a Ph.D. in the history of art from Yale University.

10 sessions, $180

For more information on this program go to www.newberry.org/programs/SemFall2006.html#sullivan or phone (312) 255-3700.


Chicago Stock Exchange Building, c.1920s
R&B Archives, The Art Institute of Chicago

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