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Unbuilt Chicago
Buildings, architectural masterpieces and grand urban schemes, planned for Chicago but never built.
Presenter: Lee Bey, Architectural writer, critic, professor and advisor; Executive Director, Chicago Central Area Committee
Lee Bey will present seldom-considered aspects of Chicago architecture: What could have been: the buildings, architectural masterpieces and grand urban schemes, planned for Chicago but never built. This unheralded but well-documented facet of Chicago's history included world's tallest buildings, airports--and even an entire town--that were planned, approved, but never came to fruition for a variety of reasons. In this engaging and educational program, Bey will present and discuss examples of Chicago's unbuilt architecture and comment on how those plans contributed to later development.
Lee Bey has addressed audiences at the University of Hamburg, the American Institute of Architects, the Arts Club of Chicago and other prominent institutions. In addition, his views on architecture and design have been quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, Los Angeles Times and Architectural Record. His television appearances include CBS 2 News Chicago, Fox News Chicago, Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review. His blog, Lee Bey's Chicago (http://blogs.vocalo.org/blog/bey), comments on architecture and the urban environment.
Where: Fulton’s on the River 315 North LaSalle Street Valet parking is available for $14.00
When: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Program and Lunch
Cost: $50 for CREW Chicago Members; $75 for guests
