Name: Book Signing & Talk with Burtram C. “Bud” Hopkins at AD EX
Start: 2025-04-24T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-24T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Architecture and Design Exchange (AD EX)

$Book Signing & Talk with Burtram C. \u201cBud\u201d Hopkins at AD EX$

Architect and author Burtram C. “Bud” Hopkins presents his book about John Mills Van Osdel, Chicago’s first professional architect.
About this Event

Chicago is widely recognized for its architectural significance, but before the era of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, there was John Mills Van Osdel—the city's first professional architect. In this meticulously researched book, Hopkins, a retired architect and Van Osdel’s descendant, traces his ancestor’s extraordinary contributions to Chicago’s built environment, from drafting one of the first architect’s agreement to laying the groundwork for the city's iconic skyscrapers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the author, explore the fascinating legacy of Van Osdel, and get your copy signed!

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Meet & Greet
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Author Talk by Burtram C. “Bud” Hopkins + Q&A Session
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Book Signing

Admission:

This program is free to attend. Self-parking at the AD EX is included with registration.

Support the AD EX Scholarship Program:

A portion of the proceeds from book sales, both at the event and through the AD EX bookstore, will be donated to support AD EX’s scholarship program. Hopkins is passionate about fostering the next generation of design professionals and looks forward to contributing to this important initiative.