The Chicago River has undergone a series o f dramatic transformations\, from muddy waterway to commercial artery to a quatic playground. Laurie Petersen will provide a richly illustrated histo ry of the river\, including its many fascinating bridges and the inspiring new architecture on its banks. \; She&rsquo\;ll bring us to the prese nt day with photos of the latest amenities\, including the exciting Riverw alk.
\nLaurie Petersen is the editor of the American Institute of Ar chitects&rsquo\; AIA Guide to Chicago\, the most comprehensive guide to th e city&rsquo\;s buildings. The fourth edition of the book was published by the University of Illinois Press in June 2022. She has appeared on Chicag o Tonight and has given numerous lectures about architecture in the Chicag o area. She also writes for Chicago Architect magazine. She is a docent wh o leads tours at Crow Island School in Winnetka and helped develop a web-b ased tour of that National Historic Landmark school. She also leads tours at Chicago&rsquo\;s Charnley-Persky House\, designed by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright.
\nArmchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
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