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The North Avenue Architecture Photo Party
North Avenue, the border between the north side of Oak Park and the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago, is relatively newer than many surrounding neighborhoods. While the buildings along North Avenue post date Frank Lloyd Wright, he golfed here with friends and clients. Many used the area as a place to get away and hide from […]
So your town wants a hotel…
A question that was asked during my presentation of “Canadian Architects of the Chicago School 1884 – 1935” to the Racquet Club of Chicago was about the iconic Canadian railway hotels, and what role they played in the development of Canadian architecture and society during this time period. The question was probably brought about by […]
The Scottish Motor Club – 2010 Calendar of Events
There have been some inquiries regarding the Scottish Motor Club’s Calendar of Events this year. An abbreviated version: Heartland International Tattoo, Sears Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois Saturday, 10 April, 2010 www.heartlandtattoo.org This event is being in conjunction with members of the British Car Union, Lotus Corps Chicago and the Rolls Royce Owners Club / Lake […]
The Oak Park Architecture Photo Party
Few places anywhere have the sort of architectural tradition found in Oak Park, Illinois. Arguably, Oak Park is the birthplace of the Modern American Residence, and the American Suburb; not to mention architectural figures like Frank Lloyd Wright, George Maher, John van Bergen, William Drummond, Purcell & Elmslie, Tallmadge & Watson…. These days, Oak Park […]
The YUL – LAB Project
One’s world may be defined by available media, and the spread of that media is becoming increasingly larger. The YUL – LAB Project recently met in Chicago to promote itself. I was invited to attend the closing reception. In the world of product research, introductions and research, a city is usually targeted to be a […]
Lessons Learned From Both of the Post-war Development Periods
The changing economy and its effects on the retail streetscape may be best studied in the pre-war and post-war streetscape: pre and post First World War. This particular timeframe holds fascination as it depicts a landscape before and after the automobile’s influence. Oak Park offers another excellent set of examples: it has both types of […]