From the University of Chicago to the Museum of Science and Industry (May, 8)

The University of Chicago is located near Lake Michigan. It is made of Gothic stones and quadrangles juxtaposed with temporary structures designed by 2 renowed architects: Eero Saarinen [http://www.archiplanet.org/wiki/Eero_Saarinen] and Mies Van Der Rohe [http://www.miessociety.org/]. It was built in 1890.

               

                                                        
                                                          DID YOU KNOW?
 The president taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago from 1992 to 2004. Classroom V is in a building designed by noted architect Eero Saarinen in 1956.

Enter, turn left and walk toward the right corner of the hall. You will see information on the wall outside the classroom about Obama’s tenure as a lecturer inside the room. Even if the door is locked or a class is in session, there is a window in the door to view the room.

University of Chicago Law School
1111 E. 60th St.
Chicago  

The president's daughters Malia and Sacha attended school at the prestigious University of Chicago Lab School here. This internationally renowned school serves children in kindergarten through 12th grade who "learn by doing." Indeed, the curriculum focuses on teaching students to analyze and critically solve problems, rather than simply absorb facts.
The school was founded in 1896 by University of Chicago Professor John Dewey to test his educational theories.
                                                  
 The University of Chicago has its twin in our district (Paris 13ème) on the Rive Gauche, which opened its first classes to Faculty students, graduate students, undergraduates, parents, alumni and others in 2006. It is located on rue Thomas Mann between the French National Library (Bibliothèque François-Mitterand) and the campus of the University of Paris VII. 

Bibliothèque François-Mitterand

The University of Chicago street sign on rue Thomas Mann

One entrance door of the University

Of course, Obama's house is not the only landmark of the area. There is also the very attractive Museum of Science and Industry. The leaflet says, 

                    "The only remaining building from the 1893 World's Fair "White City",

                     MSIis not a place where you walk around quietly and observe. No way!

                    You get involved in the fun-and learn by doing. You'll experience 14 acres 

                    of mind-blowing, interactive exhibits, at this must-see Chicago destination. 

                    Since 1933, the MSI's mission has been to inspire the inventive genius in 

                    everyone by presenting captivating and compelleing experiences that are

                    real and educational.

http://www.msichicago.org/visit-the-museum/museum-info/

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