“The Progressive City is the Conservancy’s third Chicago conference, the first there in fifteen years. Chicago around 1900 was a laboratory of progressive reforms addressing widespread social inequality, public health crises, and lack of access to education, nature and affordable housing. Morning education sessions will focus on the efforts of Wright, his peers and collaborators to improve the city through innovations in architecture, urban planning, parks, public health, education, social services, and housing.
“We will revisit must-see favorites from our past tours including Unity Temple and the Frederick C. Robie House (both a part of The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright World Heritage inscription and restored since our last visit), as well as the Bradley House, The Rookery, Wright’s Oak Park Home & Studio, Emil Bach House, and more.
“We will also have the opportunity to visit homes never before toured during in-person Conservancy events: the Jessie and William Adams House, Foster House, Baker House, Kathryn and Lloyd Lewis House, and others. Evening events will provide fellowship, support the Conservancy’s mission, and celebrate the recipients of the 2022 Wright Spirit Awards. The Conservancy’s Annual Meeting will take place on the morning of Thursday, October 20. We hope you will join us in Chicago – or online!”
Monday, October 17
Silent auction bidding opens online
Wednesday, October 19
9 a.m. Pre-Conference Tour: Bradley House, Jessie and William Adams House & Foster House
6 p.m. Opening Reception: The Rookery
7:30 p.m. Leadership Circle Dinner: Glessner House
Thursday, October 20
8:30 a.m. Conservancy Annual Meeting
9 a.m. Education Sessions
12 p.m. Conference Tours: Wright Home & Studio, Unity Temple & more to be announced
6 p.m. Benefit Dinner: Unity Temple
Friday, October 21
9 a.m. Education Sessions
12 p.m. Conference Tours: Emil Bach House, Baker House, Dorothy and William Ross House & more to be announced
6:30 p.m. Homeowners & Public Sites Dinner
Saturday, October 22
9 a.m. Education Sessions
12 p.m. Conference Tours: Robie House, Heller House & more to be announced
6 p.m. Silent Auction Reception
7 p.m. Gala and Wright Spirit Awards
10 p.m. Silent auction bidding closes online
Sunday, October 23
9 a.m. Post-Conference Tour: Kathryn and Lloyd Lewis House, Willits House & more to be announced
More information and Registration at Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy