Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond NEWS
Chicago Architecture Foundation/Chicago Bauhaus & Beyond Members & Guests Trip - Columbus, Indiana , May 13 & 14, 2006 Join the CAF & CBB for an extraordinary adventure to America’s small town capital of Modernism - Columbus, Indiana. This community of just 37,000 inhabitants about 50 miles south of Indianapolis, is home to a remarkable collection of contemporary buildings designed by many of the leading architects of the 20th century; Eliel and Eero Saarinen, I.M.Pei, Gunnar Birkerts, Cesar Pelli, Richard Meier, Harry Weese, Myron Goldsmith, Robert A.M. Stern, and more. Just as fascinating is the story of how this national treasure grew and developed under the enlightened sponsorship of Irwin Miller, CEO of Cummins Engine and supported by a unique community partnership. Columbus is also home to many historic buildings, some on the National Register. For more information on this special community, see this recent article in the Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/realestate/chi-0601080309jan08,1,2568581.story
The program begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning May 13 with our departure for a 4 1/2-hour journey to Columbus on a deluxe motor coach. Immediately following check-in at the historic Columbus Inn, 1895, Charles Sparrell, Renovation 1986, Landmarks Design, www.thecolumbusinn.com, the afternoon will be devoted to a guided walking tour of downtown Columbus. Following the afternoon program, participants will return to the Inn. A cocktail reception at the striking Irwin Gardens 1910, Henry Phillips will be followed by a gourmet dinner served at one of Columbus’ fine local restaurants.
Sunday morning, following breakfast at the Columbus Inn, a guided bus tour will review significant architecture outside of the city core. There will be several stops. We will return to the Inn at noon for check-out and lunch prior to our early afternoon departure to Chicago, returning by approximately 6:00 p.m.
Program details are subject to change without notice.
Tour fee includes: return transportation to Columbus, Indiana by deluxe motor coach, double accommodation at the Columbus Inn*, all meals/snacks (including a box lunch on-board the coach on Saturday, cocktail reception and dinner Saturday evening, breakfast and lunch on Sunday), all tours, taxes, and gratuities for meals.
Note: Space is limited. Full payment check or credit cards (paypal) required to confirm reservation.
Details:
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14, 2006
Cost: $285 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $65 (if available)
Departure: Saturday, May 13 promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Meet: 7:30 a.m. check-in CAF Shop & Tour Center, 224 S. Michigan Avenue (Santa Fe Building)
Duration: 2 days, return to CAF Shop & Tour Center at 6:00 p.m., May 14
Send your check with names of participants to: Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond
c/o Kathy Deane
2010 N. Clifton
Chicago IL 60614 *TheColumbus Inn, a small three star bed & breakfast, has a combination of rooms with twin beds and queen size beds as well as rooms with sleeper sofas. Because this is a small property, it may not be possible to accommodate all participants if requests for twin beds and/or single supplements exceed availability. If alternative accommodations are required, the Ramada Inn Plaza Hotel or the Holiday Inn Conference Center will be used with no change in the tour fee. Reserve early. Single supplement fee is $65.
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