December 17, 2008 – A lecture on Thursday over the noon hour, sponsored by a historic preservation group, will seek to answer the question, “Are we ready to landmark Goldberg buildings?”

It’s part of a monthly lecture series sponsored by Landmarks Illinois. Admission is free.

The speaker will be Joseph Rosa, John H. Bryan Curatorial Chair of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago. According to Landmarks Illinois, Rosa will discuss “the importance of Goldberg’s cutting edge buildings and their relevance today.”

“Modernist architect Bertrand Goldberg, who designed iconic buildings in Chicago and nationwide, including Chicago’s Marina City and Prentice Women’s Hospital (seen in photo at left), is yet to have one of his buildings protected by local landmark designation. As the city studies possible designation of Marina City, others remain vulnerable.”

Landmarks Illinois is a not-for-profit organization with 2,500 members dedicated to historic preservation. Founded in 1971, its original mission was to stop demolition of significant buildings in downtown Chicago. It now has a variety of programs that continue to facilitate, educate, and promote historic preservation.

 Landmarks Illinois web site