Bertrand Goldberg video, 1997
Description of the Collection
Video tape of lecture titled "The Ghost Walks" by Bertrand Goldberg given as part of the IIT College of Architecture lecture series on April 2, 1997 in Crown Hall. This was the first of two lectures by Goldberg. Goldberg is introduced by Donna Robertson who presents his professional biographical background. Architecture student Sarah Whiting introduces the lecture series. Goldberg presents an evaluation of architectural Modernism through his view in three sections: Modernism in the 20th century and Philip Johnson, the development period having begun 300 years prior, and his personal experience of Modernism.
Dates
- Creation: 1997
Creator
- Illinois Institute of Technology. College of Architecture (Organization)
Language of Materials
Records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Biographical Note
Bertrand Goldberg, noted American architect, who studied at the Bauhaus, designed Marina Towers (1962) as the first multi-use residential high rise in Chicago. Goldberg studied briefly at Armour Institute of Technology Sept. 1933 - Jan. 1934.
Full Extent
1 Videos : Running time: 60 minutes
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 2004.009
Physical Description
The tape is date stamped March 2, 1998, apparently an error.
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist 2/23/2004
Subject
- Goldberg, Bertrand, 1913-1997 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to Bertrand Goldberg video, 1997
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository