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Educational Excursions 2017-2018 - Fall TripCo-Chairs: Connie Davis (765) 463-1801
Esther Madren (765) 414-1263 Debby Sherman (765) 418-8540 Trips: One fall and one spring.
Format: The Educational Excursions Committee organizes two trips each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. The purpose of these trips is to provide an opportunity to see and learn about other areas in the Midwest while enjoying the companionship of PWC members and guests. Educational Excursions is one of three travel opportunities offered through PWC. The other two are Chicago Bus trips which provides transportation to downtown Chicago for the day twice each year, and Explore Indiana, which is an Interest Group that takes short trips around Indiana by car most months.
Fall Educational Excursion to Chicago
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From The Oriental Institute:
Head of a bull that once guarded the entrance to the Hundred-Column Hall in the old Persian capital of Persepolis ca. 550-330BC |
Rockefeller Chapel on the U of C campus
Completed in 1928 this is a spectacular example of Gothic Revival architecture complete with a 72 bell carillon in the adjacent tower. |
The Frederick Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright
Built in 1910 this is a fully restored prime example of Wright’s Prairie School style of architecture. It is located on the U of C campus in Hyde Park on the south side of Chicago. |
Rockefeller Chapel is next and we’ll learn the history of this Collegiate Gothic architecture. We will also be treated to the noon 72-bell carillon concert prior to lunch. Lunch will be at the Hutchinson Commons, a popular eating venue in the Reynolds Club Student Union at the university, where we will enjoy the gothic architecture of the building (constructed in 1901).
After lunch we will tour the Frederick C. Robie House at 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue. Built between 1909 and 1910, the building was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is renowned as the greatest example of the Prairie School style, the first architectural style considered uniquely American. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on November 27, 1963 and was on the very first National Register of Historic Places list of October 15, 1966
Our final event will be a bus tour of the University campus and surrounding area led by a docent from the Chicago Architectural Foundation. The University of Chicago is unique in its blend of Collegiate Gothic to Contemporary buildings designed by some of the most forward-thinking and well-respected designers in the world.
Deadline for reservations is October 10, 2017 or when bus is full. Please register early so you do not miss out!
Trip cost is $85 for members and $90 for non-members including transportation, all admissions, driver tip, and lunch. Dinner is on your own at Portillo’s in Merrillville with return around 8:30pm.
The Reservation Form is found below and will be in the September newsletter.
Questions? Please contact Debby Sherman by email or at 765-583-2984.
After lunch we will tour the Frederick C. Robie House at 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue. Built between 1909 and 1910, the building was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is renowned as the greatest example of the Prairie School style, the first architectural style considered uniquely American. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on November 27, 1963 and was on the very first National Register of Historic Places list of October 15, 1966
Our final event will be a bus tour of the University campus and surrounding area led by a docent from the Chicago Architectural Foundation. The University of Chicago is unique in its blend of Collegiate Gothic to Contemporary buildings designed by some of the most forward-thinking and well-respected designers in the world.
Deadline for reservations is October 10, 2017 or when bus is full. Please register early so you do not miss out!
Trip cost is $85 for members and $90 for non-members including transportation, all admissions, driver tip, and lunch. Dinner is on your own at Portillo’s in Merrillville with return around 8:30pm.
The Reservation Form is found below and will be in the September newsletter.
Questions? Please contact Debby Sherman by email or at 765-583-2984.
This trip will require walking up to 2 city blocks on flat city sidewalks and numerous steps to get into and out of venues. It is not suitable for those requiring walkers or otherwise having difficulty with steps and walking distances.
Are you wondering if you have already registered for the Fall Trip?
If so, please contact the Educational Excursions team via email and someone will check for you.
If so, please contact the Educational Excursions team via email and someone will check for you.