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Chicago's Ever-Changing Lakefront

2025-08-04 19:00:00 2025-08-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Chicago's Ever-Changing Lakefront Architectural historian Laurie Petersen will share how much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century, highlighting colorful characters and iconic landmarks. Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor

Monday, August 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 19:00:00 2025-08-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Chicago's Ever-Changing Lakefront Architectural historian Laurie Petersen will share how much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century, highlighting colorful characters and iconic landmarks. Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor

Fremont Public Library

Events Room, 2nd floor

Architectural historian Laurie Petersen will share how much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century, highlighting colorful characters and iconic landmarks.

Much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century. Learn about colorful characters like Captain Streeter, entertainment venues like the Edgewater Beach Hotel, and the many lives of Navy Pier with architectural historian Laurie Petersen. Laurie Petersen is the editor of the American Institute of Architects’ AIA Guide to Chicago, the most comprehensive guide to the city’s buildings.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registered Program | Featured Event |

TAGS: | Lecture | History |

Fremont Public Library

Phone: 847-566-8702
Fax: 847-566-0204

Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
1170 N. Midlothian Road
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
Tel: 847-566-8702
Fax: 847-566-0204

About the branch

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

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