Julia Bachrach December 1, 2021 2021 Wilmette’s Gillson Park: A Gorgeous Historic Landscape that Stands the Test of Time Julia Bachrach December 1, 2021 2021 Although Wilmette’s Gillson Park looks very natural, the century-old greenspace is a designed landscape on “made land.”
Julia Bachrach November 1, 2021 2021 Learning from Lake Shore Drive Julia Bachrach November 1, 2021 2021 Lake Shore Drive developed in stages beginning in the 1870s, with various stretches spurring the creation of fashionable nearby residences.
Julia Bachrach October 1, 2021 2021 The Olmsted Legacy in Chicago Julia Bachrach October 1, 2021 2021 Frederick Law Olmsted and his sons, the Olmsted Brothers, made lasting contributions to Chicago that have often been overlooked.
Julia Bachrach September 1, 2021 2021 Women Who Built Chicago: Two Additional Hidden Figures Julia Bachrach September 1, 2021 2021 Margaret T. Fairman and Ethel Vera Lund are two hidden figures in Chicago’s architectural history.
Julia Bachrach August 2, 2021 2021 It’s All Happening at the Zoo Julia Bachrach August 2, 2021 2021 Lincoln Park Zoo has been a fun and fascinating place for over 150 years.
Julia Bachrach July 1, 2021 2021 Spotlight on Chicago’s Patent Medicine Industry Julia Bachrach July 1, 2021 2021 For over a century, Chicago was a leading city in the production of remedies, medicines, and pharmaceuticals.
Julia Bachrach June 1, 2021 2021 The Architectural Legacy of Alexander L. Levy Julia Bachrach June 1, 2021 2021 Through serendipity, I discovered that Alexander L. Levy deserves a place in my upcoming Chicago’s Jewish Architects seminar.
Julia Bachrach May 3, 2021 2021 Remembering the Adventure Playland on Washington Park’s Bynum Island Julia Bachrach May 3, 2021 2021 Many Southsiders have fond memories of a very special playground that was once nestled on the island in Washington Park.
Julia Bachrach April 1, 2021 2021 THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW: Now and Then Julia Bachrach April 1, 2021 2021 I am so excited about appearing on Geoffrey Baer’s THE GREAT CHICAGO HISTORY SHOW
Julia Bachrach March 1, 2021 2021 The Alarm: One of Chicago’s Oldest Public Monuments Julia Bachrach March 1, 2021 2021 In 1884, Martin Ryerson donated The Alarm monument to Lincoln Park in tribute to his early friends, the Ottawa Indians.
Julia Bachrach February 1, 2021 2021 Gertrude Deimel Kuh: Midcentury Landscape Architect Julia Bachrach February 1, 2021 2021 Gertrude Deimel Kuh was a talented Midcentury woman landscape architect designed hundreds of residential properties in the Chicago area.
Julia Bachrach January 5, 2021 2021 Meet the Steinbrechers Julia Bachrach January 5, 2021 2021 My friend Paul Steinbrecher comes from an intriguing Chicago family.
