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Challenges Facing Harold Washington Library Center in After Corona
What is happening now to the Harold Washington Library Center, which was the largest library in the world when it was built in 1991? This podcast will explore this in depth, using data published by the City of Chicago, and how it matters to Chicagoans. Transcript: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP...
Chicago Stadium: “The Madhouse on Madison.”
“The Madhouse on Madison”. That was the name of the old Chicago Stadium that was demolished in 1995. Its unique architecture, atmosphere, and history transformed this building into Chicago´s Landmark. In this podcast, we will talk about this historical building that was replaced by a modern arena....
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture and the City of Chicago
In this podcast, we will take a closer look at how the city of Chicago interacts with Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural style. You will also discover how the prairie style could be considered not only as a localization but also as a symbol of the American spirit in the United States. Sources: Victorian Houses: Prairie style by Frank Lloyd...
Chicago High-Rises and Their Histories
Author: Xuwen Fan Program of Study: Master of Public Policy, Harris School Chicago has always been known for its modern architecture, namely the origin of the tall buildings, The Skyscrapers. In a context of a broader theme, the histories of Chicago High-Rises represent the booming history of Chicago city. Please follow the podcast and review Skyscrapers in Chicago...
Mies: a Star of the German Diaspora in Chicago Architecture
Author: Roberto Albores Gleason Program of Study: Harris MPP In today’s podcast, I will talk about a fantastic story that has influenced Chicago architecture. Mies van der Rohe: a Star of the German Diaspora. How can a middle-aged immigrant become a breakthrough in Chicago’s history? Transcript follows after references. References: What We Know About Diasporas and Economic...
Chicago — City Reborn from the Great Fire
Author: Siqi Zou Program of Study: Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Refernces：UChicago Identify Guidelines from UChicago; http://www.architecture.org/learn/resources/architecture-dictionary/entry/the-great-chicago-fire-of-1871/; Tragedy in the Chicago Fire and Triumph in the Architecture Response by Jo Ann Rayfield Music from https://icons8.com/music/ Small Intro: Most Americans know the story of the Great Chicago Fire. Few know the story of the city’s remarkable recovery. The architects who...