Julia Bachrach November 1, 2022 2022 The Fascinating Story of the Japanese Garden on Jackson Park’s Wooded Island Julia Bachrach November 1, 2022 2022 One of Chicago’s loveliest spots, the Japanese Garden has a fascinating history.
Julia Bachrach June 1, 2022 2022 The Beautiful Buckingham Fountain Julia Bachrach June 1, 2022 2022 The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain has been a treasured Chicago monument for almost a century.
Julia Bachrach May 2, 2022 2022 Chicago Celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th Birthday Julia Bachrach May 2, 2022 2022 Happy Birthday FLO, we have lots of gifts for you!
Julia Bachrach December 1, 2021 2021 Wilmette’s Gillson Park: A Gorgeous Historic Landscape that Stands the Test of Time Julia Bachrach December 1, 2021 2021 Although Wilmette’s Gillson Park looks very natural, the century-old greenspace is a designed landscape on “made land.”
Julia Bachrach November 1, 2021 2021 Learning from Lake Shore Drive Julia Bachrach November 1, 2021 2021 Lake Shore Drive developed in stages beginning in the 1870s, with various stretches spurring the creation of fashionable nearby residences.
Julia Bachrach October 1, 2021 2021 The Olmsted Legacy in Chicago Julia Bachrach October 1, 2021 2021 Frederick Law Olmsted and his sons, the Olmsted Brothers, made lasting contributions to Chicago that have often been overlooked.
Julia Bachrach August 2, 2021 2021 It’s All Happening at the Zoo Julia Bachrach August 2, 2021 2021 Lincoln Park Zoo has been a fun and fascinating place for over 150 years.
Julia Bachrach May 3, 2021 2021 Remembering the Adventure Playland on Washington Park’s Bynum Island Julia Bachrach May 3, 2021 2021 Many Southsiders have fond memories of a very special playground that was once nestled on the island in Washington Park.
Julia Bachrach March 1, 2021 2021 The Alarm: One of Chicago’s Oldest Public Monuments Julia Bachrach March 1, 2021 2021 In 1884, Martin Ryerson donated The Alarm monument to Lincoln Park in tribute to his early friends, the Ottawa Indians.
Julia Bachrach December 1, 2020 2020 Park Fieldhouses: A Chicago Innovation Julia Bachrach December 1, 2020 2020 Pioneered in Chicago during the early 20th century, fieldhouses soon influence the development of parks across the country.
Julia Bachrach November 2, 2020 2020 From Swamps to Parks: Building Chicago’s Public Spaces Julia Bachrach November 2, 2020 2020 I co-curated a new Chicago Public Library exhibition that explores the creation of some of the city’s most beloved park spaces and structures.
Julia Bachrach October 1, 2020 2020 Promontory Point: A Lovely Lakefront Landscape Julia Bachrach October 1, 2020 2020 A lovely place made entirely of landfill, Promontory Point will be featured as part of a “Hyde Park Innovation Trail”
