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[Speaking of Architecture] The Life and Work of Edward J. Burling

June 28, 2013Edward J. Burling was, arguably, the first great architect in this city of great architects.Read Article

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[From the Collection] Tiffany Studios Humidor, c. 1902-10

June 17, 2013This fanciful blown-glass work by Tiffany Studios always stirs the curiosity of visitors to the Reception Room. Despite appearing to be just an objet d’art to admire, it is designed to serve a function—as a humidor, used to preserve tobacco in an airtight space.Read Article

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“He Thought it was Architecture Run Crazy”

June 08, 2013The Driehaus Museum officially turns five years old today.Read Article