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Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle
Wednesday, November 30
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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2022-11-30 13:30:00
2022-11-30 14:30:00
America/Chicago
Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Des Plaines Public Library
Meeting Room B/CColleen Moore was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era. Moore always loved dolls and dollhouses; and encouraged by her father, she built herself a dream house. She worked with many of her industry colleagues to craft this miniature fairy castle. During the Great Depression, Moore toured the country with her fantasy dollhouse to raise funds for children’s charities. After touring, the fairy castle was welcomed into its new home at The Museum of Science and Industry where it has enchanted children of all ages since 1949.
Presented by Margaret Schlesinger. Schlesinger is a life-long museum professional. She was a curator at the Museum of Science and Industry for 15 years where she worked on Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle Conservation and Exhibit Project.
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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.
