tures of an architectural exhibition. It will not depart from that custom now. It has, however, as occasion seemed to demand, commented on the composite character of these annual exhibitions. It has no hesitancy in saying in connection with the present Chicago Architectural Exhibition that, in view of the present abnormal conditions, it is a presentation of work that may be commended in the highest terms, and that it reflects the energy of a
group of men alive to the dignities of their profession.
As an addendum to the excellent catalog of this exhibition, there has been prepared by the Historical Committee a short monograph on the History of Architecture in Illinois for the past hundred years. This is written by Thomas E. Tallmadge,
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chairman of the committee. As Illinois was admitted into the Union in 1818, the present year marks the close of the first century of the history of the State, as well as of the many activities that
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