Sometimes, through serendipity, I’ve connected with descendants of historical figures whom I’m researching, and exciting discoveries resulted.

Although the Marine Drive Apartment Building at 5040-5060 N. Marine Drive has often been overlooked, it is an impressive example of Depression Era Modernism.

Humboldt Park played an important role in the life and work of Prairie style landscape architect, Jens Jensen (1860-1951).

Here are some highlights from my seminar on the development of park architecture in Chicago from the 1870s through the 1950s.

Bicycling has had a long and fascinating history in Chicago.

This look back at the history of Independence Park recalls the importance of the 4th of July to prior generations.

I am deeply humbled to receive the Leon Despres Lifetime Commitment to Parks Award.

Please join me for something I’ve always wanted to do, a night-time tour of Jackson Park.

Renowned architect Dwight H. Perkins (1876-1941) is my birthday buddy.

I'm excited about my new life as a consultant.