Presented By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)
Athens on the Prairie: An Architecture Tour of Columbus, IN
An OLLI Trip Beginning on May 20
Columbus, Indiana, a modest industrial city located in southern Indiana, has amassed a collection of public and private buildings designed by many of the country’s leading architects. Seven buildings are recognized as National Historic Landmarks of modern architecture and numerous others are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
J. Irwin Miller, the head of Cummins Industries, a company which designs and builds diesel engines, and a fan of modern architecture, felt that great architecture would not only enhance the community but also attract a highly qualified, international workforce to live in soybean country 45 miles south of Indianapolis.
In the 1950’s the Cummins Foundation agreed to fund the design fees for public schools if they would select architects from a list that Miller had prepared. The architects listed were the leaders in their profession. The program was later expanded to other public and non-profit institutions.
Today, a collection of outstanding schools, civic buildings, and commercial structures are the lasting result of Miller’s vision.
Departing from Ann Arbor by a first class bus, we will arrive in the community of West Baden, IN., located in the vicinity of many mineral springs which attracted a large number of visitors and the development of a number of fine hotels and resorts. Outstanding among these is the West Baden Springs Hotel, where we will be spending the first night. The hotel is known for its atrium, covered with a 200 foot diameter dome. The hotel is a National Historic Landmark and we will have a guided tour of the facility prior to dinner in the Grand Colonnade.
The following morning we will return to the bus for a short drive to Columbus. The morning will include a guided bus tour of the architectural treasures of the city. We will pass by some 40 buildings and include an interior tour of some.
After lunch in the downtown we will tour the Miller home and gardens.
After checking into our hotel we will dine at the historic Upland Brewing Co. restaurant, a recently renovated structure with its own very interesting history.
The following morning we will board the bus and return to Ann Arbor.
The price of the trip includes bus transportation, hotel and gratuities.
This trip for those 50 and over will take place Monday through Wednesday, May 20 through 23, however you must register for the trip early and there are no refunds without replacements inside 30 days of trip departure.
Please see the OLLI Web Site for additional information.
J. Irwin Miller, the head of Cummins Industries, a company which designs and builds diesel engines, and a fan of modern architecture, felt that great architecture would not only enhance the community but also attract a highly qualified, international workforce to live in soybean country 45 miles south of Indianapolis.
In the 1950’s the Cummins Foundation agreed to fund the design fees for public schools if they would select architects from a list that Miller had prepared. The architects listed were the leaders in their profession. The program was later expanded to other public and non-profit institutions.
Today, a collection of outstanding schools, civic buildings, and commercial structures are the lasting result of Miller’s vision.
Departing from Ann Arbor by a first class bus, we will arrive in the community of West Baden, IN., located in the vicinity of many mineral springs which attracted a large number of visitors and the development of a number of fine hotels and resorts. Outstanding among these is the West Baden Springs Hotel, where we will be spending the first night. The hotel is known for its atrium, covered with a 200 foot diameter dome. The hotel is a National Historic Landmark and we will have a guided tour of the facility prior to dinner in the Grand Colonnade.
The following morning we will return to the bus for a short drive to Columbus. The morning will include a guided bus tour of the architectural treasures of the city. We will pass by some 40 buildings and include an interior tour of some.
After lunch in the downtown we will tour the Miller home and gardens.
After checking into our hotel we will dine at the historic Upland Brewing Co. restaurant, a recently renovated structure with its own very interesting history.
The following morning we will board the bus and return to Ann Arbor.
The price of the trip includes bus transportation, hotel and gratuities.
This trip for those 50 and over will take place Monday through Wednesday, May 20 through 23, however you must register for the trip early and there are no refunds without replacements inside 30 days of trip departure.
Please see the OLLI Web Site for additional information.
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