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Authors, Writers Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life
  • Pablo Picasso

    Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary

    Aug. 15, 1997

    Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.

  • Ross Miller discusses his book "American Apocalypse: The Great Fire and the Myth of Chicago"

    Jun. 7, 1990

    Author Ross Miller discusses his latest work, which centers around Chicago and the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire and its effects on rebuilding the metropolis and the advantages of gaining a new take on architecture and society.

  • Jim Fuerst, Terry Brunner in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 3, 1986

    Discussing the debate over the site of the new Chicago Public Library with poet Jim Fuerst and Terry Brunner, Executive Director of the Better Government Association.

  • Interviewing authors Richard Cahan and John Vinci

    Oct. 10, 1994
  • Discussing the Chicago Historical Society's exhibition "Louis Sullivan: The Function of Ornament," with architect John Vinci, Art and Architecture historian David Van Zanten and curator Wim de Wit

    Aug. 27, 1986
  • Ross Miller

    Discussing the book "Here's the Deal: The Buying and Selling of a Great American City" with Ross Miller

    Mar. 12, 1996
  • Discussing Chicago architecture with Carl Condit and Maurice English ; part 2

    1964

    Condit wrote the book The Chicago School of Architecture: A History of Commercial and Public Building in the Chicago Area, 1875-1925, and English edited The Testament of Stone: Themes of Idealism and Indignation from the Writings of Louis Sullivan.

  • Discussing Chicago architecture with Carl Condit and Maurice English ; part 1

    1964

    Condit wrote the book The Chicago School of Architecture: A History of Commercial and Public Building in the Chicago Area, 1875-1925, and English edited The Testament of Stone: Themes of Idealism and Indignation from the Writings of Louis Sullivan.

  • David Lowe

    David Lowe discusses the history and story behind the architecture of Chicago from his book "Chicago Interiors"

    Nov. 7, 1979

    Studs interviews David Lowe about his book, "Chicago Interiors." Studs begins the interview with John Carpenter’s “Skyscrapers.” Studs leaf’s through the book as they discuss various photos and Lowe describes the history of various structures from the book that includes Chicago history. They discuss the history of architecture in Chicago and highlight various famous architects. Lowe explains how the industrial revolution, foreign countries and the Chicago fire all influenced Chicago architecture.

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