10 am – Noon
We will explore the origins and development of several Chicago parks through a series of walking tours. We will study their evolving landscape designs, goals, and patterns of use, along with their architecture and sculpture. We will pay particular attention to the relationships between the individual parks and their surrounding neighborhoods, and to the place of the parks in the larger history of recreation, sports, and leisure activities.
Diane Dillon is Director of Scholarly and Undergraduate Programs at the Newberry. Bill Hinchliff is an independent scholar and professional tour leader.
Ten sessions, $210.
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Materials List
Required:
Bachrach, Julia. The City in a Garden: A Photographic History of Chicago’s Parks (2nd edition). Center for American Places, 2011. ISBN: 978-1935195221
CPDU credit is available for Illinois teachers seeking recertification.