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Barry Byrne discusses architecture of Chicago ; part 2

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:25:18

Synopsis

Architect Barry Byrne talks about Chicago architecture and urban planning, including past architects Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wrigh. Byrne discusses how "form follows function," is no longer important to architects and warns that fashion should not be followed, because buildings are forever.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 53.47 min.): 7 in.

Duration
25 minutes, 18 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life

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Byrne, Francis Barry, 1883-1967 Architect Architecture Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Urban living City living Buildings Churches Highways UN building Prudential building Sullivan building Evanston (Ill.) Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

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