Plate 78 (2 Drawings) from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Suggested Location and Arrangement of the Railway Passenger Stations West of the River. Subway Scheme: 1. Plan of Street Level. 2. Plan Below Street Level 1909
danielhudsonburnham
theartinstituteofchicago
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This 1909 drawing by Daniel Hudson Burnham, titled "Plate 78 (2 Drawings) from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Suggested Location and Arrangement of the Railway Passenger Stations West of the River. Subway Scheme: 1. Plan of Street Level. 2. Plan Below Street Level", depicts a proposed layout for the railway passenger stations in Chicago. The detailed plan, part of Burnham's seminal "Plan of Chicago" project, showcases his vision for a modern and efficient transportation system, including a subway network below street level. This architectural drawing is a valuable document of urban planning history, showcasing the development of transportation systems and infrastructure in early 20th-century Chicago.
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