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More Than Mortar: The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture

Illustration of people viewing an outdoor exhibit on a brick wall beside a historic-style building.

Tue, 04/21 from 7:00-8:00 pm

After the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago rose from the ashes, brick by brick. Join architecture photographer and writer Will Quam for a fascinating look at how this humble material shaped the city’s identity, from fireproof necessity to design statement.