Chicago Public Library: Western Avenue: 24 Miles And 150 Years Of Neighborhood Architecture Exhibit By Brick Of Chicago

Chicago IL

23 July, 2021

2:17 PM

Description

Press release from the Chicago Public Library: July 23, 2021 From Morgan Park to Rogers Park, this exhibit delves into the interesting history of fifteen diverse and beautiful buildings along Western Avenue, Chicago's longest street. Churches, schools, tied houses and banks are just some of the establishments that tell their story through their buildings' architectural elements and design.   Join us for a virtual program on Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 with Brick of Chicago. Registration is required. Curator Will Quam is an architecture photographer, writer and researcher who runs the website and Instagram Brick of Chicago. For more information, visit brickofchicago.com or ask your local librarian. hr>This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.