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Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond NEWS
Tour Crow Island School
Designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen
with Perkins, Wheeler & Will
Sunday 9/16/07
1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Winnetka Historical Society
CBB Members and guests are invited to attend - Free event
A rare opportunity to tour Crow Island School. Designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen with Perkins, Wheeler & Will, the elementary school opened in 1940 and has been in continuous use ever since. Built as an expression of “philosophy in brick,” Crow Island was designed for developmental education that emphasizes hands-on learning. The classrooms, each with an outdoor courtyard, are laid out in wings that pinwheel from the central core. The school was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990 for its architectural significance and influence on subsequent school design.
Next door in Crow Island Woods is the c.1837 Schmidt-Burnham Log House, where continuous docent-led tours will be offered from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. There is a suggested donation for Log House tours.
Where: Crow Island School, 1112 Willow Road; meet in the school foyer.
Information: on-line or call 847/446.0001
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, October 21, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
CBB Open House Party at a
beautiful Paul Schweikher house in Highland Park
Details to be announced soon!
Joan Gand Vice-President Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond P.O. Box 364 Flossmoor IL 60422 www.chicagobauhausbeyond.org Office phone: 847-446-6008 Gand Music and Sound Musical Instruments and Equipment www.gand.com |
