Take a closer look at the bricks around you—what histories are hiding in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered?
CHM members are invited to join Brick of Chicago’s Will Quam as he discusses his forthcoming book, Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago. Rebekah Coffman, Curator of Religion and Community History at the Chicago History Museum, will moderate the conversation. Light refreshments will be served, and the event concludes with a Q&A.
Free for members; RSVP required.
About the Author

Will Quam is an architecture historian and photographer. Since 2016, he’s shared Chicago’s architecture and history through his project Brick of Chicago, also leading award-winning walking tours for thousands across the city. His photographs and expertise have been featured by PBS Chicago, The Chicago Tribune, Block Club Chicago, McSweeney’s, and more. You can find him at @brickofchicago on Instagram.
