Chicago's Classical Architecture: The Legacy of the White City - Hardcover

Stone, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531619711 ISBN 13: 9781531619718

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2006

Synopsis

Chicago's architecture has been called the most important in the United States by the American Institute of Architects, and perhaps no other type of architecture has had as significant of an impact on the city's look, feel, and character as classical architecture. Chicago's connection to classical architecture dates back to the famed 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, with it's gleaming "White City" of ornate Beaux-Arts buildings. After the fair, the "Plan of Chicago," developed by Daniel Burnham, the fair's lead
architect, paved the way for the further spread of classical building not only in Chicago, but throughout the country. In the 21st century, Chicago still retains its classical look, much of which is either directly or indirectly linked to Burnham and the 1893 fair. Burnham's renowned plan influenced what Chicagoans now see in Grant Park, for example, as well as in other structures, homes, government and office buildings, monuments, hotels, schools, and museums-all inspired by Greek and Roman architecture, For the first time, these structures-spanning well over 200 years of building-are shown here in one collection.

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About the Author

Author David Stone is a lifelong Chicagoan and a financial consultant, writer, and photographer. As a consultant, he is involved in the planning and development of public assembly facilities and has written about and photographed numerous subjects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1531619711
• ISBN 13: 9781531619718
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130