Exhibit :
In 1904 the United States government sent Daniel Burnham to the Philippine Islands to modernize several cities. Plans were drawn for the capital, Manila, and Baguio, a hill town. Building began only to be interrupted by shifting political and economic interests. In Manila, despite a century of alternating waves of devastation and development, a large park and several Beaux Arts-styled buildings, and field houses survive. In the center of Baguio, "Burnham Park" not only survives but is beloved by local citizens. In both cities, Burnham's vision remains a vital anchor and respite from otherwise remarkably disruptive urban environments.
The proposed photography project will document Daniel Burnham's enduring vision for the Philippines. The resulting body of photographs will illustrate the impact Burnham's work continues to have on the urban fabric of Manila and Baguio and will make an important contribution to the literature that explicates Burnham's life and work.
