Division of Continuing Studies: History
Better Living the Modern Way: Architecture of the 1930s in Wisconsin
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time
7-8 p.m.
Location
Description
This slide-illustrated series by architectural historian James Draeger explores Wisconsin's architectural innovators of the Great Depression. Despite a severe economic depression, architects were inspired to explore new materials, forms and construction techniques. Learn how Wisconsin architects adapted European modernism to a distinctively Midwestern style. Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Oct. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost
$35
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