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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

BROADCAST: Aug. 27, 1986 | DURATION: 00:53:00

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Broadcast Date
Aug. 27, 1986

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life

People

Artists Authors, Writers Librarians, Curators

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Vinci, John--Interviews Van Zanten, David, 1943---Interviews Wit, Wim de--Interviews Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924--Exhibitions. Chicago Historical Society. Louis Sullivan (Exhibition) Decoration and ornament, Architectural--Exhibitions. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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