The Chinese-American Museum of Chicago will be offering a monthly lecture series in 2012 highlighting the architectural and cultural landmarks of Chinatown. The Saturday afternoon (2pm) lectures are free of charge.
Where: Chinese-American Museum of Chicago, Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center
238 W. 23rd Street, Chicago, IL 60616
January 21 –– Welcome to Chinatown: The Gateway Arch and Nine Dragon Wall, presented by Ian Chin, Vice President and Senior Principal of Wiss Janney Elstner and Associates, Inc, Architects, Engineers and Materials Scientists
February 18 –– Iconic Architecture I: Pui Tak/On Leong Building
March 17–– Iconic Architecture II: Moy's Association Building/Won Kow Restaurant
The Chinese-American Museum is honored to have as our guest speaker Tim Wittman, architectural historian and historic preservationist. Mr. Wittman teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the history and theory of modern architecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and at Columbia College Chicago. He is also a guide for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and will be the presenter for both the February and March lectures. Please note the later start time in March.
April 21 –– Make No Small Plans: Chinatown Square. This critical mixed-use development, designed by Harry Weese Architects, changed the face of Chinatown on many levels. Raymond Lee, past president of Chinatown Development Corporation and Jim Himbaugh, also of CDC, will speak about the background, concept, history, political and financial implications of this important project.