Plate 72 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Sketch Diagram of Docks Suggested at the Mouth of the Calumet River for Bulk Freight Steamers; Access To Be Had Without Opening of Bridges. 1909

"Plate 72 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Sketch Diagram of Docks Suggested at the Mouth of the Calumet River for Bulk Freight Steamers; Access To Be Had Without Opening of Bridges." is a technical drawing by Daniel Hudson Burnham from 1909. This drawing depicts a plan for docks along the Chicago River. The schematic, part of a larger series of drawings, illustrates the envisioned expansion of Chicago's harbor facilities and its potential as a major shipping hub. This piece is a valuable historical document reflecting the city's ambitious plans for urban development and industrial growth.