Plate 71 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Sketch Diagram of Docks Suggested at the Mouth of the Chicago River for Package Freight Steamers. 1909

"Plate 71 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Sketch Diagram of Docks Suggested at the Mouth of the Chicago River for Package Freight Steamers" is a detailed architectural drawing created by Daniel Hudson Burnham in 1909. The drawing depicts a proposed layout for a series of docks and waterways at the mouth of the Chicago River, aimed at enhancing freight transportation and urban planning in the city. This is one of the many plates from Burnham's influential "Plan of Chicago" which is a comprehensive blueprint for the city's future development. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this significant drawing, offering viewers a glimpse into Burnham's visionary approach to urban design.