

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Life and Work of George W. Maher
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Co-Sponsored event by SAH, The George W. Maher Society, and The Charnley-Persky House featuring the work of architect George  W. MaherAbout this EventJoin us for the fifth installment of the Charnley Conversations lecture series, hosted by the Society of Architectural Historians and the Charnley-Persky House Museum. This lecture, The Life and Work of George W. Maher, is produced in partnership with The George W. Maher SocietyAbout the event:The Life and Work of George W. Maher: In the effort toward an Indigenous Architecture, speaker Kenneth Jellema will go back to GW Maher's roots in Charleston, WV in 1864 including his apprenticeships, as well as his independent work starting in 1887. His use of the word Indigenous refers to his determination to create buildings suited to their unique locations, and not inspired by a different time and place. GW Maher created many works all over the midwest, including over 40 buildings in Kenilworth, IL, where he lived.Join us for glass of wine, refreshments, and light bites at 5:30PM, followed by the presentation, and more conversation afterwards. Proceeds will support the Charnley-Persky House Museum and the George W. Maher Society.Since this is a program with limited seating, please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.Venue:This lecture takes place at the Charnley-Persky House Museum, a National Historic Landmark building located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Designed by famed Chicago architect Louis Sullivan with assistance from his at-the-time junior draftsman Frank Lloyd Wright, the Charnley-Persky House (1891-1892) is recognized as a pivotal work of modern American architecture. We look forward to welcoming you into this unique space for an enlightening talk about preservation. In the meantime, take a virtual tour of the house.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/439f1330-0505-11f1-af80-63c7d4652b84-rimg-w1200-h464-dc000000-gmir.png   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/43c8bb40-0505-11f1-9d20-df07b4a7345e-rimg-w987-h740-dcbc3d2b-gmir.png
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- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Charnley-Persky House Museum
- **lat**: 41.907658
- **long**: -87.62739599999998
- **full address**: Charnley-Persky House Museum, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Society of Architectural Historians (https://allevents.in/org/society-of-architectural-historians/22506486)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Charnley-Persky House Museum, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 28.52 up to 28.52 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Society of Architectural Historians
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Life and Work of George W. Maher ?
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