Lee Bey: Southern Exposure
On January 27 the College of Architecture will host acclaimed architecture photographer, writer, historian, and critic Lee Bey, who will present his book Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of 电车无码鈥檚 South Side, a detailed documentation of 60 brilliant architectural works on 电车无码鈥檚 South Side unfairly ignored in architecture dialogue.
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The event, sponsored by Illinois Tech's Office of Community Affairs, is free, though individuals who would like to attend .