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Farnsworth House: References & Edit History

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  • Vincent Michael
    Vincent Michael, the John H. Bryan Chair in Historic Preservation at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, has been a professional preservationist, tour guide and lecturer since 1983. Prior to coming to the School of the Art Institute in 1996, he worked on the development of the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor for five years and as a planner and advocate for Landmarks Illinois for eight years. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Chicago and secured a Trustee’s Award from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to complete his doctorate in architectural history at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Type Description Contributor Date
Corrected the locations of the operable windows, the kitchen area, and the living space. Mar 29, 2019
Modified title of Web site: Official Site of Farnsworth House. Mar 14, 2016
Add new Web site: Official Site of Farnsworth House. Jul 08, 2014
Media added. May 24, 2011
New article added. May 05, 2011
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