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Most visitors to Paris focus on its famous landmarks and attractions. But the city's historic house museums can offer an immersive perspective into the City of Light. From stately mansions to modernist apartments, from artists to architects, go beyond the Louvre and Eiffel Tower and uncover these charming local institutions like never before.
Paul Neumann has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Frick Collection and was a consultant for the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago. He currently works as a Learning Programs Coordinator at the Chicago Architecture Center.
The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.