Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary
Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.
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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.
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Robert Caro discusses his book, "The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York"
Oct. 30, 1974 Robert Caro, journalist, discusses his book, "The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York." Caro talks about Robert Moses and the power he had over New York for 44 years. He talks about parks, bridges, highways, and housing that Moses built as he challenged mayors, governors, and the working class. He also talks about the as he displaced 20 neighborhoods he broke up and the segregation that Moses caused in New York City.
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Richard Cahan and John Vinci discuss architectural preservation
Oct. 10, 1994 Authors Richard Cahan and John Vinci discuss architecture and photography in Chicago, focusing on the works of Richard Nickel and Louis Sullivan. Includes an interview with Richard Nickel.
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John Vinci, David Van Zanten, and Wim de Wit discuss the Chicago Historical Society’s exhibition “Louis Sullivan: The Function of Ornament”
Aug. 27, 1986 Architect John Vinci, art and architectural historian David Van Zanten, and curator Wim de Wit discuss Louis Sullivan and the Chicago Historical Society’s exhibition “Louis Sullivan: The Function of Ornament.” The group discusses Sullivan’s use of ornament to add an organic element to his architecture; as well as some of Sullivan’s most prominent work including the Chicago Stock Exchange Building, the Auditorium Building, and the Sullivan Center. This program includes a clip from 1956 of Frank Lloyd Wright discussing Sullivan and his impact on architectural design.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.