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The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture
2025-05-15 14:00:00 2025-05-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture Explore Chicago’s history and discover how bricks evolved to reflect changing trends as the city was built, one brick at a time, following the Great Fire of 1871. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Thursday, May 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 14:00:00 2025-05-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Surprising History of Chicago Brick Architecture Explore Chicago’s history and discover how bricks evolved to reflect changing trends as the city was built, one brick at a time, following the Great Fire of 1871. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Explore Chicago’s history and discover how bricks evolved to reflect changing trends as the city was built, one brick at a time, following the Great Fire of 1871.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Learning |

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Northbrook Public Library
Phone: 847-272-6224
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We're closed Monday May 26
Mon, May 26 Closed
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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